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Hip Hop Was Born Here
A journey to explore the history of hip hop in New York City with LL Cool J.
Documentary
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.
Jul 22, 20251 seasons5 episodesEndedEN
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Episodes
1–5 of 5
Ep 1Spread the Word
Jul 22, 2025
28m
LL Cool J explores Hip Hop's early means of distribution.
Ep 2Beyond the Mic
Jul 22, 2025
28m
LL Cool J and his peers discuss how Hip-Hop influences culture beyond music.
Ep 3Hip Hop & the Streets
Jul 22, 2025
28m
LL Cool J examines how the streets of NYC have influenced Hip Hop.
Ep 4Queens of the Mic
Jul 22, 2025
28m
LL Cool J reflects on women's rise to the top of the genre.
Ep 5Behind the Curtain
Jul 22, 2025
27m
LL Cool J celebrates the importance of Hip Hop Producers.
Where to watch
Networks
Paramount+
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