Hip Hop Was Born Here

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

2025 3.6

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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Spread the Word
2025-07-22
LL Cool J explores Hip Hop's early means of distribution.
2
Beyond the Mic
2025-07-22
LL Cool J and his peers discuss how Hip-Hop influences culture beyond music.
3
Hip Hop & the Streets
2025-07-22
LL Cool J examines how the streets of NYC have influenced Hip Hop.
4
Queens of the Mic
2025-07-22
LL Cool J reflects on women's rise to the top of the genre.
5
Behind the Curtain
2025-07-22
LL Cool J celebrates the importance of Hip Hop Producers.

Cast

LL Cool J Self - Host

Hip Hop Was Born Here

Episodes

Spread the Word

Beyond the Mic

Hip Hop & the Streets

Queens of the Mic

Behind the Curtain

Cast

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