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Hip Hop Was Born Here

3.620251 seasonTV SeriesDocumentary

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.

ProducersLL Cool J·Peyton Manning

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Spread the Word
Jul 22, 2025 2.8
E2
Beyond the Mic
Jul 22, 2025 1.0
E3
Hip Hop & the Streets
Jul 22, 2025 1.0
E4
Queens of the Mic
Jul 22, 2025 1.0
E5
Behind the Curtain
Jul 22, 2025 1.0

Cast

LJLL Cool J
LL Cool J
Self - Host

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Hip Hop Was Born Here — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Hip Hop Was Born Here?

Hip Hop Was Born Here is streaming on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ and Paramount Plus Premium in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Hip Hop Was Born Here on Netflix?

No, Hip Hop Was Born Here is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on Paramount Plus and Paramount+.

Is Hip Hop Was Born Here on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Hip Hop Was Born Here isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on Paramount Plus and Paramount+ instead.

Where can I watch Hip Hop Was Born Here for free?

Hip Hop Was Born Here is available on Paramount Plus and Paramount+ in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in Hip Hop Was Born Here?

Hip Hop Was Born Here has 1 season in total (5 episodes). The series concluded in 2025.

Are all episodes of Hip Hop Was Born Here out yet?

Yes — all 5 episodes across 1 season of Hip Hop Was Born Here are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Hip Hop Was Born Here?

No — Hip Hop Was Born Here ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.