Hip Hop Was Born Here
A journey to explore the history of hip hop in New York City with LL Cool J.
2025•2h 19m•3.6/10
Documentary
Ratings
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3.6/10(5)
Hosted by legendary rapper LL COOL J, the series will chart the creation, evolution and ongoing legacy of hip-hop not just as a genre but as a culture.
Production
Rock the Bells, Omaha Productions, MTV Entertainment Studios
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
July 22, 2025
Last Aired
July 22, 2025
Networks
Paramount+
Created By
LL Cool J, Peyton Manning
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
Spread the Word
Air date: 2025-07-22
LL Cool J explores Hip Hop's early means of distribution.
E2
Beyond the Mic
Air date: 2025-07-22
LL Cool J and his peers discuss how Hip-Hop influences culture beyond music.
E3
Hip Hop & the Streets
Air date: 2025-07-22
LL Cool J examines how the streets of NYC have influenced Hip Hop.
E4
Queens of the Mic
Air date: 2025-07-22
LL Cool J reflects on women's rise to the top of the genre.
E5
Behind the Curtain
Air date: 2025-07-22
LL Cool J celebrates the importance of Hip Hop Producers.
Cast
LL Cool J
Self - Host
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