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[06/27/25 - 09:03 AM]
Paramount+ to Debut New Groundbreaking Docuseries "Hip Hop Was Born Here" Executive Produced and Co-Created by LL Cool J and Peyton Manning
Hosted by 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.







HIP HOP WAS BORN HERE (PARAMOUNT PLUS)
BROADCAST HISTORY:
7/22/25
STATUS:
canceled/ended (2024-2025 season)
TIME SLOT:
completed airing its current season
SEASON(S):
1 (5 episodes, 0 of which have yet to air)
VISIT THE OFFICIAL WEB SITE
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
limited series
DESCRIPTION:
(from Paramount+'s web site, July 2025) A Hip-Hop themed documentary series hosted by LL Cool J. Go beyond what you think you know to explore the creation; the evolution; and the ongoing legacy Hip-Hop culture has cemented into our modern society. The legendary LL Cool J documents how Hip-Hop has become more than a genre. It's a culture. Meet OGs and future icons, visit the neighborhoods, studios, and places that fostered early styles.
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· LL Cool J as Host
CREW INFORMATION:
· Alicia Portugal as CO-EP
· Bruce Gillmer as EP
· Jamie Horowitz as EP
· Kirk Fraser as EP
· LL Cool J as CRTR/EP
· Peyton Manning as CRTR/EP
· Stone Roberts as EP
· Vanessa Whitewolf as EP
GENRE(S):
· reality (all)
· reality (documentary)
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· MTV Entertainment Studios
· Omaha Productions
· Rock The Bells