Series · 2025 · Documentary

Hip Hop Was Born Here

Name: Hip Hop Was Born Here
Genre: Documentary
Rating: 3.6
Cast: LL Cool J

A journey to explore the history of hip hop in New York City with LL Cool J.

★3.6 2025 1 Season LL Cool J TV-MA

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.

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Seasons & episodes

1 season · 5 episodes

Episode 01

Spread the Word

Jul 22, 2025 · 28 min

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

Episode 02

Beyond the Mic

Jul 22, 2025 · 28 min

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

Episode 03

Hip Hop & the Streets

Jul 22, 2025 · 28 min

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

Episode 04

Queens of the Mic

Jul 22, 2025 · 28 min

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

Episode 05

Behind the Curtain

Jul 22, 2025 · 27 min

LL Cool J celebrates the importance of Hip Hop Producers.

About the series

Audience score

★ 3.6 /10

based on 5 votes

Synopsis

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.

Documentary

Cast

1 principal cast

LL Cool J

Self - Host

Where to watch Hip Hop Was Born Here

Hip Hop Was Born Here is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The documentary from LL Cool J, Peyton Manning has 1 season and 5 total episodes, rated 3.6/10 by 5 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Hip Hop Was Born Here have?

Hip Hop Was Born Here has 1 season with 5 episodes in total.

Is Hip Hop Was Born Here still on the air?

Hip Hop Was Born Here has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Hip Hop Was Born Here?

Hip Hop Was Born Here airs on Paramount+.

When did Hip Hop Was Born Here first air?

Hip Hop Was Born Here first aired on July 22, 2025.

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