Hip Hop Show
| Company type | Radio programme |
|---|---|
| Industry | Broadcasting, Music |
| Headquarters | Sydney , Australia |
Area served | Australia |
Key people | A.Girl (host, 2025–present), Hau Latukefu (host, 2008–2022), Maya Jupiter (host, 2004–2008) |
| Products | Hip-hop music radio show, yearly compilation CDs |
The Hip Hop Show is a dedicated programme on Australian broadcaster Triple J, focusing exclusively on hip-hop music and airing on Tuesday evenings. It highlights the latest releases and features interviews with up-and-coming artists. Starting in 2025, Sydney-based rapper A.Girl will take over hosting duties, succeeding a phase during which various artists in residence rotated following the departure of long-serving host and Koolism MC Hau Latukefu, who retired after a 14-year tenure.
During the early 2000s, Triple J produced yearly compilation CDs that collected standout hip-hop tracks featured on the show. Additionally, since 2010, the programme has been simulcast on Radio Australia.
Hosts
- A.Girl (2025–present)
- Multiple artists in residence (2023–2024)
- Hau Latukefu (2008–2022)
- Maya Jupiter (2004–2008)
Controversy
On 13 December 2023, ABC ombudsman Fiona Cameron determined that the episode of the Hip Hop Show broadcast on 24 November 2023 failed to meet ABC guidelines concerning due impartiality and the responsible handling of contentious material. This conclusion followed complaints arising from pro-Palestine remarks made by guest host Miss Kaninna during that edition.