Hulu Sets ‘RapCaviar Presents’ Music Documentary Series

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Six-part series debuting March 30 looks at current issues through the eyes of top hip-hop artists

Hulu's 'RapCaviar'
‘RapCaviar Presents’ (Image credit: Apple TV Plus)

Hulu will examine topical and provocative issues through the eyes of today’s hip-hop artists in RapCaviar Presents, a new documentary series premiering March 30.

The six-part documentary series follows deep-rooted issues including mental health, women’s sexuality, social media criticism and the criminalization of rap that affect hip-hop artists, their fans and society at large, according to Hulu.

Artists and personalities slated to appear in the series — which is based on a Spotify RapCaviar playlist launched in 2015 — include Tyler, The Creator, City Girls, Polo G, Roddy Ricch and Coi Leray, Hulu said.

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RapCaviar Presents is executive produced by Karam Gill, Steve Rivo, Carl Chery, Liz Gateley, Eli Holzman and Aaron Saidman. ■ 

R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.