Series synopsis
Hip Hop Was Born Here is an American documentary television series that premiered on Paramount+ on July 22, 2025. It ended on July 22, 2025. It was created by LL Cool J, Peyton Manning. It stars 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.
Premise
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.
Premise: A journey to explore the history of hip hop in New York City with LL Cool J.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- LL Cool J as Self - Host
Guest cast
- Grandmaster Caz as Self
- Tone as Self
- Tuma Besa as Self
- Nelson George as Self
- Roxanne Shanté as Self
- Big Daddy Kane as Self
- Kimberly Osorio as Self
- Poke as Self
- Doug E. Fresh as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 5 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 5 | July 22, 2025 | July 22, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Spread the Word LL Cool J explores Hip Hop's early means of distribution. |
July 22, 2025 |
| 2 |
Beyond the Mic LL Cool J and his peers discuss how Hip-Hop influences culture beyond music. |
July 22, 2025 |
| 3 |
Hip Hop & the Streets LL Cool J examines how the streets of NYC have influenced Hip Hop. |
July 22, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Paramount+ |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 22, 2025 |
| Last aired | July 22, 2025 |
| Runtime | 139 minutes |
| Status | ended |