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Hip Hop Was Born Here

Hip Hop Was Born Here
★ 3.6/10•2025•2h 19m•Documentary
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A journey to explore the history of hip hop in New York City with LL Cool J.

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.

StatusEnded
Runtime2h 19m
LanguageEN
First Air DateJul 22, 2025

Episodes

Episode 1 - Spread the WordE128m

Spread the Word

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

Jul 22, 2025

Episode 2 - Beyond the MicE228m

Beyond the Mic

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

Jul 22, 2025

Episode 3 - Hip Hop & the StreetsE328m

Hip Hop & the Streets

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

Jul 22, 2025

Episode 4 - Queens of the MicE428m

Queens of the Mic

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

Jul 22, 2025

Episode 5 - Behind the CurtainE527m

Behind the Curtain

LL Cool J celebrates the importance of Hip Hop Producers.

Jul 22, 2025

Actors

LL Cool J

LL Cool J

Self - Host

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