Hip Hop Was Born Here

Name: Hip Hop Was Born Here
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2025-07-22
Rating: 3.6
Cast: LL Cool J

ENDED1 Season5 Episodes★ 3.6

Hip Hop Was Born Here is a documentary series on Paramount+ that premiered in 2025, ending after 1 season and 5 episodes.

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NetworkParamount+

First AiredJul 22, 2025

Last AiredJul 22, 2025

GenreDocumentary

Runtime139 min

Created ByLL Cool J, Peyton Manning

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited States

ProductionRock the Bells, Omaha Productions, MTV Entertainment Studios

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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Cast

LL Cool J

Self - Host

Seasons & Episodes1 season · 5 episodes

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E1Spread the Word

Jul 22, 202528m★ 2.8

LL Cool J explores Hip Hop's early means of distribution.

E2Beyond the Mic

Jul 22, 202528m★ 1.0

LL Cool J and his peers discuss how Hip-Hop influences culture beyond music.

E3Hip Hop & the Streets

Jul 22, 202528m★ 1.0

LL Cool J examines how the streets of NYC have influenced Hip Hop.

E4Queens of the Mic

Jul 22, 202528m★ 1.0

LL Cool J reflects on women's rise to the top of the genre.

E5Behind the Curtain

Jul 22, 202527m★ 1.0

LL Cool J celebrates the importance of Hip Hop Producers.

About Hip Hop Was Born Here

Hip Hop Was Born Here is a documentary series on Paramount+. The show first aired on Jul 22, 2025 and currently has 1 season and 5 episodes. Hip Hop Was Born Here has ended. It has a rating of 3.6/10 based on 5 votes. The cast includes LL Cool J. Created by LL Cool J and Peyton Manning.