

TV series
Hip Hop Was Born Here
2025, English, on Paramount+. Created by LL Cool J & Peyton Manning.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 5
- Episode length
- 139 min
- Status
- Ended in 2025
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Where to watch Hip Hop Was Born Here
Hip Hop Was Born Here is streaming on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, and Paramount Plus in India.
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Availability in India as of 10 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S1 E5: Behind the Curtain
Aired 22 July 2025
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 22 July 2025
- Last aired
- 22 July 2025
- Network
- Paramount+
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Documentary
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Hip Hop Was Born Here: quick answers
Is Hip Hop Was Born Here worth watching?
Hip Hop Was Born Here doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of Hip Hop Was Born Here are there?
Hip Hop Was Born Here has 1 season and 5 episodes, about 139 minutes each.
Is Hip Hop Was Born Here finished?
Yes. Hip Hop Was Born Here ended in 2025, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Hip Hop Was Born Here on?
Hip Hop Was Born Here is streaming on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, and Paramount Plus in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
Hip Hop Was Born Here parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Hip Hop Was Born Here yet.
What shows are like Hip Hop Was Born Here?
If you liked Hip Hop Was Born Here, try JANET JACKSON., Hip Hop Evolution, Sean Combs: The Reckoning.
Who created Hip Hop Was Born Here?
Hip Hop Was Born Here was created by LL Cool J and Peyton Manning and stars LL Cool J, Grandmaster Caz, Tone.
