Hip Hop Was Born Here(2025)
A journey to explore the history of hip hop in New York City with LL Cool J.
Hip Hop Was Born Here Synopsis
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.
Hip Hop Was Born Here (2025) is a documentary series that premiered on July 22, 2025, spanning 1 season and 5 episodes. It stars LL Cool J. Viewers rate it 3.6 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2025-07-22
- Last aired:
- 2025-07-22
- Producers:
- LL Cool J, Peyton Manning, Stone Roberts
Hip Hop Was Born Here (2025) Trailer
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Hip Hop Was Born Here Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Executive produced by LL Cool J, Peyton Manning and Stone Roberts.
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Hip Hop Was Born Here Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 3.6/10 from 5 ratings.
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Hip Hop Was Born Here – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Hip Hop Was Born Here?
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Hip Hop Was Born Here (2025) is available to stream on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount Plus Apple TV channel, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, with episodes also available to buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of Hip Hop Was Born Here are there?
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Hip Hop Was Born Here has 1 season and 5 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on July 22, 2025.
Is Hip Hop Was Born Here still running?
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No. Hip Hop Was Born Here is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on July 22, 2025.
Who is in the cast of Hip Hop Was Born Here?
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Hip Hop Was Born Here (2025) stars LL Cool J. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Hip Hop Was Born Here any good?
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Hip Hop Was Born Here (2025) is rated 3.6 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like documentary series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
Where can I watch the Hip Hop Was Born Here trailer?
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The official Hip Hop Was Born Here trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly in your browser.