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Release Year2025
Runtime1 Season
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
Votes5
DirectorLL Cool J, Peyton Manning
WritersLL Cool J, Peyton Manning
TypeWeb Series
Rating3.6 out of 10
Cast1 credited
Also Known AsHip Hop Was Born Here
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.
Directed by LL Cool J, Peyton Manning, Hip Hop Was Born Here leans on a strong ensemble — LL Cool J — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2025.
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