Hip Hop Was Born Here
A journey to explore the history of hip hop in New York City with LL Cool J.
Overview
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.
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Key Information
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Cast & Crew
LL Cool J
Self - Host
Grandmaster Caz
Self
Tone
Self
Tuma Besa
Self
Nelson George
Self
Roxanne Shanté
Self
Big Daddy Kane
Self
Kimberly Osorio
Self
Poke
Self
Doug E. Fresh
Self
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Hip Hop Was Born Here has 1 season with 5 episodes.
Hip Hop Was Born Here premiered on July 22, 2025.
No, Hip Hop Was Born Here has ended. The final episode aired on July 22, 2025.
Hip Hop Was Born Here originally aired on Paramount+. Check your local streaming services for availability.
Hip Hop Was Born Here was created by LL Cool J.
Hip Hop Was Born Here has a rating of 3.6/10 based on user reviews.
Hip Hop Was Born Here is classified as Documentary.