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Hip Hop Was Born Here
A journey to explore the history of hip hop in New York City with LL Cool J.
2025·1 Season·5 Episodes·★ 3.6
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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A real-world series choice where the subject and the perspective behind it are the main reason to keep going.
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Best suited to viewers who want a longer-form story built around real people, events, or ideas.
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Compact commitment · 5 episodes
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Season 1
5 episodes
2025
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