Peyton Manning and LL Cool J are coming together for a new show that fans of hip-hop can’t miss. The storied quarterback and Def Jam Recordings artist have co-created the upcoming docuseries, Hip Hop Was Born Here. Produced by Manning’s Omaha Productions, the series will follow the story of hip hop as a musical genre and cultural scene in its native New York City.
Through interviews with the artists who were there and visiting the locations where it all got started, Hip Hop Was Born Here aims to bridge the original hip hop scene to the modern day in a vibrant, living history that sheds light on the roots of the global musical phenomenon.
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With a long list of participating artists, old and new, genre pioneers and fresh creative blood will share stories, analyze their favorite songs, and reveal the nitty-gritty of 80s urban life that vitalized this rich music scene. The show looks to be a great addition to the streaming app’s library of docu-series, melding legends of sports and music for a look back into history.
Hip Hop Was Born Here premieres July 22nd on Paramount+.





