Explore 2000s Street Rap DVDs - The Raw Report Archive
ARCHIVE HIGHLIGHTS PUBLIC ACCESS
While the complete archive is private, Hood Box Office maintains a curated selection of public highlights from the Raw Report DVD legacy. These selections are available to view through the Hood Box Office network.
RAW REPORT DVD
THE HISTORY OF THE RAW REPORT
Preserving Hip-Hop's Unfiltered Era
Before the rise of social media and YouTube, 2000s street rap DVDs were the gateway to authentic hip-hop culture, offering unfiltered access to the streets and behind-the-scenes stories.
that mainstream media often ignored.
Through exclusive interviews, street coverage, concert footage, and behind-the-scenes access,
The Raw Report captured hip-hop in its most authentic form.
Featuring appearances from established stars, rising artists, producers,
DJs, and influential figures across the culture, the series became a visual time capsule of a rapidly evolving industry.
Each volume offered a snapshot of a moment in hip-hop history, preserving stories that might otherwise have been lost.
Today, these DVDs represent more than entertainment.
They are historical documents from a period when physical media helped shape music discovery, artist promotion, and street culture across America.
This archive exists to preserve that legacy for future generations—digitizing, cataloging, and celebrating the people, places, and stories that defined an important chapter in hip-hop history.
The Raw Report wasn't just covering the culture. It was documenting history while it was happening.
The Raw Report DVD Archive captures the golden era of 2000s street rap, showcasing artists, mixtape movements, and cultural trends overlooked by mainstream media.
They built the lab. We built the museum.”
— Hood Box Office Preservation Network