Hip Hop Was Born Here

An affectionate, music-filled history lesson that feels like a warm conversation with someone who was there.

Created by

LL Cool J, Peyton Manning

Genres

Documentary

Starring

LL Cool J, Grandmaster Caz, Tone

Tagline

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.

How it feels

Earnest, warm and uplifting. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Music, art, identity, race

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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