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You can stream Unsung (2008) on Philo with a subscription.

Unsung is an hour-long music documentary program that premiered on TV One on November 27, 2008. It celebrates the lives and careers of artists or groups sharing their triumphs, their tribulations, and their truth. It uncovers the stories behind well-known R&B, gospel, and hip-hop music artists, bands, or groups which were ranked on the Billboard music charts with a string of hits, only to have their career derailed by a major crisis. After four seasons, Unsung won an NAACP Image Award in the "Outstanding Information Series or Special" category. Others nominated in this category for 2011 were Anderson Cooper 360° and Washington Watch with Roland Martin. And as of 2018, the series has garnered six NAACP Image Awards.

Beyond the flashing stage lights and chart-topping hits lies the raw, unvarnished reality of the legends who shaped soul and hip-hop. This deep dive peels back the celebrity veneer to reveal the personal struggles and quiet triumphs that define a musical icon.