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Hip Hop Was Born Here

20251 seasonLL Cool J
IMDb 7.5

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"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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Frequently asked questions

What is Hip Hop Was Born Here (2025) about?

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.

Who stars in Hip Hop Was Born Here?

Hip Hop Was Born Here stars LL Cool J (Self - Host). The series was created by LL Cool J.

How many seasons does Hip Hop Was Born Here have?

Hip Hop Was Born Here has 1 seasons. There are 5 episodes in total.

Is Hip Hop Was Born Here worth watching?

Hip Hop Was Born Here holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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