Hip Hop Was Born Here

Hip Hop Was Born Here

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

Ended First aired 22/Jul/2025 United States English 1 season(s) 5 episode(s)
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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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Season 1 · Season 1
5 episode(s) · Air date: 22/Jul/2025
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LL Cool J
LL Cool J
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Grandmaster Caz
Grandmaster Caz
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Tone
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Tuma Besa
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Nelson George
Nelson George
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Roxanne Shanté
Roxanne Shanté
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Big Daddy Kane
Big Daddy Kane
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Kimberly Osorio
Kimberly Osorio
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Poke
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Doug E. Fresh
Doug E. Fresh
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Dwight Campbell
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Alicia Portugal
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Donna Ferry
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Bruce Gillmer
Bruce Gillmer
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Jamie Horowitz
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Kirk Fraser
Kirk Fraser
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LL Cool J
LL Cool J
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Peyton Manning
Peyton Manning
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Stone Roberts
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Vanessa Whitewolf
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Deborah Mannis-Gardner
Deborah Mannis-Gardner
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