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Series2025139 min / epEnded

Hip Hop Was Born Here

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

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EN
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Production
Rock the Bells
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1 season
5 episodes
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LL Cool J

Self - Host

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Vanessa Whitewolf

Executive Producer

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Alicia Portugal

Co-Executive Producer

Production

Deborah Mannis-Gardner

Deborah Mannis-Gardner

Music Supervisor

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Donna Ferry

Executive In Charge Of Production

Production

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Dwight Campbell

Director of Photography

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Season 1

Season 1

5 episodes • 2025

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3.6

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