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22/07/2025 Documentary 2h 19m
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A journey to explore the history of hip hop in New York City with LL Cool J.

Overview

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.

Top billed cast

  1. LL Cool J

    Self - Host

  2. Grandmaster Caz

    Self

  3. Tone

    Self

  4. Tuma Besa

    Self

  5. Nelson George

    Self

  6. Roxanne Shanté

    Self

  7. Big Daddy Kane

    Self

  8. Kimberly Osorio

    Self

  9. Poke

    Self

  10. View more

Full Cast & Crew

Current Season

Season 1

 2025 | 5 Episodes

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Status
Ended

Original Language
English

Original Name
Hip Hop Was Born Here

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