Kings From Queens: The Run DMC Story
By Monique Jones,
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Rap docuseries includes courage, perseverance, teamwork.
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What's the Story?
KINGS FROM QUEENS: THE RUN DMC STORY follows Joseph Simmons (Reverend Run), Darryl McDaniels (DMC), and Jason Mizell (Jam Master Jay) as they come together to create the iconic hip-hop group Run DMC. The docuseries follows their rise, their height of fame, and coming face to face with personal tragedy and, ultimately, triumph.
Is It Any Good?
This is a great docuseries for Black History Month viewing or any time that music fans want to delve into the ins, outs, and influences of the pioneering group. Kings From Queens: The Run DMC Story focuses on the group's experiences from the surviving members, Simmons and McDaniels, as well as from their contemporaries, including rappers and other notables in the hip-hop world. As a whole it brings more context to how and why Run DMC were able to rise to the top of the music industry and influence generations of rappers and rap fans.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about perseverance. How does Run DMC show it throughout their career, and why is it an important character strength?
How did Run DMC's songs reflect the issues facing Black Americans in the 1980s?
What were some ways Run DMC influenced future hip-hop artists and pop culture in general?
How did the group process tragedy?
TV Details
- Premiere date: February 1, 2024
- Cast: Joseph Simmons , Darryl McDaniels , Jam Master Jay
- Network: Peacock
- Genre: Reality TV
- Topics: Friendship
- Character Strengths: Courage , Perseverance , Teamwork
- TV rating: TV-MA
- Award: Common Sense Selection
- Last updated: April 3, 2024
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