Swizz Beatz: The rap heavyweight's new 'Drive' Hulu series arrives this month

While it’s all about turkey and football most Novembers, this one is a little - or a lot - different thanks to hitmaker Swizz Beatz teaming up with streaming giant Hulu for a new, must-see ‘Drive With Swizz BeatzHul’ series.

Swizz Beatz’s new ‘Drive’ Hulu series premieres November 16

Cars. Culture. Community. What more could you want? The hip-hop heavyweight takes his love for luxury vehicles to another level with some high-quality must-see type content in mid-November.

In “Drive with Swizz Beatz,” hip-hop legend and car collector Swizz Beatz and son Nasir Dean (also known as Note Marcato) visit car-loving destinations, where they’ll examine the area’s distinctive car culture and bring together two otherwise disparate car clubs over a shared love of all things automotive and an appreciation for what it’s like to beat the odds through sheer drive alone.

Hulu: Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine's 'The Defiant Ones' arrives September 19

Want to keep celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop? What better way to do it than loading up Hulu and watching the unforgettable ‘The Defiant Ones’ four-part docuseries based on the come-up of music icons Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine?

Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine’s ‘The Defiant Ones’ heads to Hulu next week

While you’ll have to wait a few more days before diving right in, the series heads to Hulu on September 19 and comes loaded with some amazing must-see content.

Allen Hughes (Menace II Society, Dead Presidents) has made an unquestionably bold film about the unlikely but unbreakable bond of trust and friendship between Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine, two street-smart men from different worlds who have shaped many of the most exciting and extreme moments in recent pop culture.

The Defiant Ones tells the stories of Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre -- one the son of a Brooklyn longshoreman, the other straight out of Compton -- and their improbable partnership and surprising leading roles in a series of transformative events in contemporary culture. From director Allen Hughes (Menace II Society) this revealing, compelling and often-gritty story takes place in recording studios, in humble homes and massive mansions, in criminal courts and in the highest corridors of corporate power.

Hughes shows how decades of defiance and determination helped Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre build a few empires, make a series of American dreams come true and transform two American street kids from different tough neighborhoods into a global force to be reckoned with. This epic look at America shows how you can consistently defy conventional wisdom and even logic, and still win big.

The four-part documentary event is told with the help of many of the most notable artists and figures of our time, reflecting Hughes' unfettered access to Iovine, Dre and the remarkable cast of figures who have been a part of their success story. In addition to extensive interviews with Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine, who speak frankly about their highs and lows, the show includes interviews with such music icons as Bono, David Geffen, Eminem, Nas, Ice Cube, Gwen Stefani, Jon Landau, Tom Petty, Trent Reznor, Snoop Dogg, Bruce Springsteen and will.i.am. The series also features never-before-seen footage from a multitude of recording and writing sessions with Eazy-E, JJ Fad, Stevie Nicks, N.W.A., Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen and U2, among others.

Swizz Beatz: The hitmaker's 'Drive With Swizz Beatz' is heading to Hulu this fall

Want a deep dive into what is going on with game-changer Swizz Beatz in 2023? Just look at what he’s serving up alongside his mini-me Nasir Dean and their upcoming ‘Drive With Swizz Beatz’ series heading to Hulu this fall.

Swizz Beatz and Nasir Dean have a new series on deck

While you’ll have to wait until November 16 to see Swizzy glow up, details connected the series have started to surface from what the show is all about to how many episodes you can look forward to once November 16 arrives - not to mention the above photo provided by Hulu giving you an idea of the show’s high-end quality.

●  Today, Onyx Collective announced its high-octane automotive docu-series “Drive with Swizz Bea” will premiere onThursday, Nov. 16, on Hulu.

• ●  All six episodes will be available to stream and feature domestic and global locations, including Los Angeles, New York, Houston, Atlanta, Japan and Saudi Arabia.

• ●  In “Drive with Swizz Bea,” hip-hop legend and car collector Swizz Bea and son Nasir Dean (also known as Note Mercato) visit car-loving destinations, where they’ll examine the area’s distinctive car culture and bring together two otherwise disparate car clubs over a shared love of all things automotive and an appreciation for what it’s like to beat the odds through sheer drive alone.

• ●  The series is produced by Jay Brown and Tyran “Ty Ty” Smith of Ty Ty and Jay Brown Productions, Raymond Garcia of Major TV, Emmet Dennis of Black Drive Originals, and Christian Sarabia of 51 Minds.

• ●  “Drive with Swizz Bea” will stream exclusively on Hulu in the U.S., Star+ in Latin America, and Disney+ in all other territories.

Hulu's Prey movie has put a chokehold on the competition with No. 1 premiere

Hulu is out here doing some pretty big things. The streaming giant known for putting out amazing original content just set the bar even higher with its Prey action-thriller movie premiering at No. 1 in all film and TV series debuts.

Hulu’s numbers don’t like when it comes to Prey

While Hulu has over a decade of greatness to its name, it’s the new Prey rollout which is making waves around the entertainment world. 20th Century Studios’ action-thriller has officially crushed anything in its sight.

20th Century Studios’ highly acclaimed action-thriller Prey is the #1 premiere on Hulu to date, including all film and TV series debuts. Additionally, Prey is the most watched film premiere on Star+ in Latin America and Disney+ under the Star Banner in all other territories, based on hours watched in the first three days of its release.

“Prey” is the story of a young woman, Naru, a fierce and highly skilled warrior who has been raised in the shadow of some of the most legendary hunters who roam the Great Plains. So when danger threatens her camp, she sets out to protect her people. The prey she stalks, and ultimately confronts, turns out to be a highly evolved alien predator with a technically advanced arsenal, resulting in a vicious and terrifying showdown between the two adversaries.

“Prey” stars Amber Midthunder, newcomer Dakota Beavers, Stormee Kipp, Michelle Thrush, Julian Black Antelope, and Dane DiLiegro as the Predator. The film is directed by Dan Trachtenberg, written by Patrick Aison, and produced by John Davis, Jhane Myers, and Marty Ewing, with Lawrence Gordon, Ben Rosenblatt, James E. Thomas, John C. Thomas, and Marc Toberoff serving as executive producers. Streaming now on Hulu in the U.S., Star+ in Latin America, and Disney+ under the Star banner in all other territories.

XXXTentacion and Kanye West's True Love is all about those harder feelings

It’s tough to realize it’s been nearly four years since XXXTentacion had his life taken away from the culture but thanks to the power of music, his legacy lives on. His posthumous ‘True Love’ anthem with Kanye West a.k.a Ye is unbelievably hard-hitting and packed with emotion.

XXXTentacion and Kanye West’s ‘True Love’ is heartfelt

With mounted anticipation for his Look At Me: XXXTentacion Hulu premiere, Ye played his part to make the event even more amazing by coming together to make this record come to life.

Says John Cunningham, X’s longtime collaborator, on the creation of the track, “For four years the song has been playing in my head. Ever since X first started singing “True Love” around the house in early 2018 it stood out to both of us as a special song. While we weren’t able to finish recording the song at the time, four years later in January of this year I had the opportunity to meet Ye while he was working on Donda 2 and I played him the demo of it. At the time it was only X’s vocal and my piano, but as soon as Ye heard it and started singing over the instrumental section in between X’s choruses, it felt like the song was always meant to be finished by him. As someone X has cited for years as one of his biggest inspirations both musically and more widely as an individual, Ye breathed a life into the song that I feel blessed to have been witness to. I couldn’t imagine being more proud of how this song came to be, both as a collaborator and as a friend trying to do right by the legacy of someone who was taken far before reaching their full creative potential.”

“True Love” plays over the end credits of LOOK AT ME: XXXTENTACION. The documentary is out now on HULU, which the New York Times calls “fascinating.”

The song’s cover art features X’s handwritten notes, scanned from a journal that his mother found recently, with design by Ye. In the past, XXXTentacion had enthusiastically expressed his admiration for Ye on social media. The official release of “True Love” represents a full circle moment and another milestone in his unprecedented legacy.

A bit about XXXTentacion

In case you’re still getting put onto who and what XXXTentacion did to the culture, check out his contributions prior to his June 18, 2018 death.

XXXTentacion gave a voice to his generation. The creative force born Jahseh Onfroy has emerged as one of the most influential artists of this century with over 60 million records sold in the United States and tens of billions of global streams. His uncanny, undeniable, and unsurpassed hybrid of hip-hop, alternative, rock, indie, punk, and electronic hyper-charged a series of culture-shaking chart-topping albums, beginning with the double-platinum 17 [2017].

On its heels, he landed back-to-back #1 debuts on the Billboard Top 200 with the quadruple-platinum ? [2018] and gold-selling Skins. In 2019, Bad Vibes Forever notched his fourth consecutive Top 5 bow on the Top 200. With dozens of multiplatinum certifications, his catalog includes the diamond-selling “Sad!,” 7x-platinum “Moonlight,” 6x-platinum “Fuck Love” [feat. Trippie Redd], and 5x-platinum “Jocelyn Flores,” to name a few. Meanwhile, his voice can be heard on massive collaborations with the likes of Lil Wayne and more. HULU premieres the documentary LOOK AT ME: XXXTENTACION in 2022, and he unveils more music. X’s spirit and voice resound louder than ever now.

Lamorne Morris' 'Woke' season 2 is binge-ready next month

Hulu Original Series is really stepping up its game. Folks better get ready to start paying them for this because the trailer for ‘Woke’ season two just adds to the fact this streaming platform is coming stronger every month with quality premium content.

Woke season 2 is dropping April 8

In celebration of ‘Woke’ season two arriving with all eight episodes to stream Friday, April 8, Hulu has shared the trailer to remind us why this type of smart funny is very much needed.

Cartoonist Keef Knight is now a popular activist on the rise, but he’s facing a world where “woke” has become big business. Can Keef and his friends bring about real change, or is it just about the dollar$? And can Keef navigate this new world without destroying what he’s become? Inspired by the life and work of artist Keith Knight, "Woke" continues to upend Black nerd and activist culture, deftly satirizing with a wink and a smile.

XXXTENTACION's 'Look At Me' doc finally has a drop date on HULU

Is it June 10 yet? Nearly four years since the slaying of iconic rapper XXXTENTACTION, a much-needed and long-awaited Look At Me documentary is set to premiere to the masses this summer.

XXXTENTACTION’s new documentary hits HULU in June

While a private viewing of the film is going down at South By Southwest this week, fans around the globe will have to wait until June 10 to watch this potential masterpiece looking into his life. But in the meantime, we’re finally treated to its official artwork and details on what to expect.

Look At Me: XXXTENTACION explores how Florida teenager Jahseh Onfroy became SoundCloud rapper XXXTENTACION, one of the most streamed artists on the planet. Through frank commentary from family, friends and romantic partners, and unseen archival footage, director Sabaah Folayan offers a sensitive portrayal of an artist whose acts of violence, raw musical talent and open struggles with mental health left an indelible mark on his generation before his death at the age of 20.

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The Hulu Original documentary details

Over the past few months, Hulu has really stepped its game up with original programming. Details have now surfaced on the power players behind the new film.

The Hulu Original documentary is directed and executive produced by Sabaah Folayan, and also executive produced by Rob Stone, Cleopatra Bernard, and Solomon Sobande. Producers include, Darcy McKinnon and Chloe Campion.