Ladies First: A Story of Women in Hip-Hop

Episode 2

What Are They Up Against?

In a male-dominated industry, women face criticism, colorism and other obstacles as they set out to define their own narratives, both on wax and off.

Episode 3

What Have They Lost?

Artists, producers and writers recount stories of abuse and erasure while working in hip-hop amid contract disputes, acts of violence and more.

Episode 4

What's Changing?

As women reflect on their journeys across decades of hip-hop, they spotlight the sisterhood in rap — and celebrate being stronger together than apart.