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“A journey to explore the history of hip hop in New York City with LL Cool J.”

About Hip Hop Was Born Here

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.

Hip Hop Was Born Here runs for 1 season, created by LL Cool J and Peyton Manning. Every episode page keeps the show's order, so you can watch from the pilot to the finale without hunting for the next link. Episodes are bought individually for 1 credit.

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Season 1 · 5 episodes

Spread the Word

LL Cool J explores Hip Hop's early means of distribution.

2025-07-22 28m★ 2.8Now playing

Beyond the Mic

LL Cool J and his peers discuss how Hip-Hop influences culture beyond music.

2025-07-22 28m★ 1.0

Hip Hop & the Streets

LL Cool J examines how the streets of NYC have influenced Hip Hop.

2025-07-22 28m★ 1.0

Queens of the Mic

LL Cool J reflects on women's rise to the top of the genre.

2025-07-22 28m★ 1.0

Behind the Curtain

LL Cool J celebrates the importance of Hip Hop Producers.

2025-07-22 27m★ 1.0

Season 1

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Hip Hop Was Born Here has 1 season on Movy, with 5 episodes in total. Start with season 1 below.

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