Documentary series · Paramount+
Hip Hop Was Born Here
A journey to explore the history of hip hop in New York City with LL Cool J.
Who's in it
Cast
The principal ensemble across the run of the series.
The story
What it's about
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.
Behind the series
Created by
Showrunners, creators, executive producers and the writers who set the voice of the series.
The craft
Key Crew
Directing, writing, production, camera, music and editing.
Executive production
- LL Cool JExecutive Producer
- Vanessa WhitewolfExecutive Producer
- Jamie HorowitzExecutive Producer
- Peyton ManningExecutive Producer
- Bruce GillmerExecutive Producer
- Stone RobertsExecutive Producer
Cinematography
- Dwight CampbellDirector of Photography
Where to watch
Streaming
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