Hip Hop Was Born Here

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

3.6(5)|2025-07-22|1 seasons, 5 episodes

Documentary

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.

Episodes

Season 1(5)

S1E1 · 2025-07-22 · 28m

Spread the Word

2.8

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

S1E2 · 2025-07-22 · 28m

Beyond the Mic

1.0

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

S1E3 · 2025-07-22 · 28m

Hip Hop & the Streets

1.0

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

S1E4 · 2025-07-22 · 28m

Queens of the Mic

1.0

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

S1E5 · 2025-07-22 · 27m

Behind the Curtain

1.0

LL Cool J celebrates the importance of Hip Hop Producers.

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LL Cool J

Self - Host