Hip Hop Was Born Here

Hip Hop Was Born Here

Paramount+ Running Music

1 Season · 5 Episodes · Premiered July 22, 2025

Hip Hop Was Born Here will chart the creation, evolution and ongoing legacy of Hip Hop not just as a genre but as a culture. Taking viewers on a journey through Hip Hop history – meeting OGs and future icons, visiting the neighborhoods, studios and places that fostered early styles as well as watching beloved artists analyze their favorite tracks.

Where to Watch: Paramount+

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

5 episodes
E01
Spread the Word
Tue, Jul 22 2025 12:00 PM GMT+0000 28 min
LL Cool J explores Hip Hop's early means of distribution.
E02
Beyond the Mic
Tue, Jul 22 2025 12:00 PM GMT+0000 28 min
LL Cool J and his peers discuss how Hip-Hop influences culture beyond music.
E03
Hip Hop & the Streets
Tue, Jul 22 2025 12:00 PM GMT+0000 28 min
LL Cool J examines how the streets of NYC have influenced Hip Hop.
E04
Queens of the Mic
Tue, Jul 22 2025 12:00 PM GMT+0000 28 min
LL Cool J reflects on women's rise to the top of the genre.
E05
Behind the Curtain
Tue, Jul 22 2025 12:00 PM GMT+0000 27 min
LL Cool J celebrates the importance of Hip Hop Producers.

Cast

LL Cool J
LL Cool J as Host

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