Hip Hop Was Born Here

Hip Hop Was Born Here

2025•3.6/10

Documentary

Ratings

🎬TMDb

3.6/10(5)

LL COOL J charts the creation, evolution and ongoing legacy of Hip Hop not just as a genre but as a culture.

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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

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

Spread the Word

E1

Spread the Word

Air date: 2025-07-22

LL Cool J explores Hip Hop's early means of distribution.

Beyond the Mic

E2

Beyond the Mic

Air date: 2025-07-22

LL Cool J and his peers discuss how Hip-Hop influences culture beyond music.

Hip Hop & the Streets

E3

Hip Hop & the Streets

Air date: 2025-07-22

LL Cool J examines how the streets of NYC have influenced Hip Hop.

Queens of the Mic

E4

Queens of the Mic

Air date: 2025-07-22

LL Cool J reflects on women's rise to the top of the genre.

Behind the Curtain

E5

Behind the Curtain

Air date: 2025-07-22

LL Cool J celebrates the importance of Hip Hop Producers.

Cast

LL Cool J

LL Cool J

Self - Host

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