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Hip Hop Was Born Here

2025 · 1 season · 2h 19m per episode · Documentary

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.

Where to watch Hip Hop Was Born Here

Hip Hop Was Born Here is streaming in the US on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount Plus and Paramount+.

It is also available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home.

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Seasons

• Season 1 — 5 episodes (July 22, 2025)

Cast

• LL Cool J as Self - Host

Details

Created by

LL Cool J and Peyton Manning

First aired

July 22, 2025

Episodes

5

Genres

Documentary

Network

Paramount+

Status

Ended

TMDB score

3.6 / 10 from 5 votes