The network's non-music programming covers Afro-American & hip hop culture, as well as social justice issues.

[11] On October 18, 2019, Ziggo announced that it would launch a Netherlands version of Revolt on November 1, 2019, in-collaboration with Dutch record label TopNotch, and AreaMedia.

[16] On November 28, 2023, Combs said he would take a leave of absence amidst sexual assault lawsuits;[17] it was unclear when he would return to the company.

[18] On June 4, 2024, Revolt revealed that “Shares held by the company’s former chair have been fully redeemed and retired”, and that they have transferred majority ownership to its employees in order to keep the outlet Black-owned.

We’re trying to set an industry standard where this type of thing becomes the norm.”[20] Revolt Films is a separate entity from the network, founded before its launch, but using the same name for brand association.