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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.

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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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  • Paramount Plus Apple TV channel
  • Paramount+ Amazon Channel
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