Hip Hop Was Born Here

Hip Hop Was Born Here is an American documentary which is aired on Paramount+. The series premiered on July 22nd, 2025.

Co-created by Peyton Manning and LL Cool J (who also hosts), Hip Hop Was Born Here traces the origins, evolution, and enduring influence of hip-hop, not just as a music genre but as an entire culture. Viewers are taken into the neighborhoods, studios, and iconic locations where hip-hop was born, as artists analyze and discuss classic tracks.