Today on Hip Hop Movie Club: Kings from Queens: The Run-DMC Story. A new 3-part documentary series on Peacock chronicling the rise and dominance of the Hip Hop powerhouse that we know and love as Run-DMC. We see the origin story, the apex, the struggles, and the undeniable legacy left by this dynamic trio.  

Topics discussed:

• This documentary shows why Run-DMC is most responsible for introducing hip-hop to the entire world. 
• The late Jam Master Jay is responsible for the image and the fashion of the group. 
• DMC battled and overcame personal demons along the journey of being a star. 
• Run-DMC revived the Adidas brand of footwear and apparel, as well as the career of the rock group Aerosmith. 
• Run-DMC inspired the likes of Ice Cube, Eminem, LL Cool J, Chuck D, and the Beastie Boys. 

Also check out:

Run-DMC's performance of "King of Rock" at Live Aid

"Whose house? Run's House! from Dogma

A Conversation with Chuck D, April 16 at Northampton Community College.

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