Series
Hip Hop Was Born Here
2025 · 1 season · Documentary
A journey to explore the history of hip hop in New York City with LL Cool J.
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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.
Where to watch
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Cast
Crew
- LL Cool JExecutive Producer
- Peyton ManningExecutive Producer
- Stone RobertsExecutive Producer
- Jamie HorowitzExecutive Producer
- Kirk FraserExecutive Producer
- Bruce GillmerExecutive Producer
- Vanessa WhitewolfExecutive Producer
- Dwight CampbellDirector of Photography
Media
Details
- First aired
- July 22, 2025
- Last aired
- July 22, 2025
- Status
- Ended
- Original language
- English
- Episodes
- 5
- Genres
- Documentary
Seasons
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