Hip Hop Was Born Here — Season 1
A journey to explore the history of hip hop in New York City with LL Cool J.
20255 episodes1.4/10 (16 votes)
About this season
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.
Episodes (5)
E1
1. Spread the Word
2.8Aired 22 July 2025 • 28 min
LL Cool J explores Hip Hop's early means of distribution.
E2
2. Beyond the Mic
1.0Aired 22 July 2025 • 28 min
LL Cool J and his peers discuss how Hip-Hop influences culture beyond music.
E3
3. Hip Hop & the Streets
1.0Aired 22 July 2025 • 28 min
LL Cool J examines how the streets of NYC have influenced Hip Hop.
E4
4. Queens of the Mic
1.0Aired 22 July 2025 • 28 min
LL Cool J reflects on women's rise to the top of the genre.
E5
5. Behind the Curtain
1.0Aired 22 July 2025 • 27 min
LL Cool J celebrates the importance of Hip Hop Producers.