Hip Hop Was Born Here
“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.
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1.Spread the Word
2.822-07-202528mLL Cool J explores Hip Hop's early means of distribution.
2.Beyond the Mic
1.022-07-202528mLL Cool J and his peers discuss how Hip-Hop influences culture beyond music.
3.Hip Hop & the Streets
1.022-07-202528mLL Cool J examines how the streets of NYC have influenced Hip Hop.
4.Queens of the Mic
1.022-07-202528mLL Cool J reflects on women's rise to the top of the genre.
5.Behind the Curtain
1.022-07-202527mLL Cool J celebrates the importance of Hip Hop Producers.
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