Hip Hop Was Born Here (2025)
"A journey to explore the history of hip hop in New York City with LL Cool J."
3.6 (5 votes)
1 Season
July 22, 2025
English
Documentary
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.
Creator
LL Cool J, Peyton Manning, Stone Roberts
Network
Paramount+
Episodes
Episodes
E1
Spread the Word
Jul 22, 2025
28 min
2.8
LL Cool J explores Hip Hop's early means of distribution.
E2
Beyond the Mic
Jul 22, 2025
28 min
1.0
LL Cool J and his peers discuss how Hip-Hop influences culture beyond music.
E3
Hip Hop & the Streets
Jul 22, 2025
28 min
1.0
LL Cool J examines how the streets of NYC have influenced Hip Hop.
E4
Queens of the Mic
Jul 22, 2025
28 min
1.0
LL Cool J reflects on women's rise to the top of the genre.
E5
Behind the Curtain
Jul 22, 2025
27 min
1.0
LL Cool J celebrates the importance of Hip Hop Producers.
Cast
Trailer
Details
Original Title
Hip Hop Was Born Here
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
5
Production
Rock the Bells, Omaha Productions, MTV Entertainment Studios
