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HIP HOP WAS BORN HERE EXECUTIVE PRODUCED AND CO-CREATED BY LL COOL J AND PEYTON MANNING
Hosted by Grammy Award® Winning Hip Hop Icon LL COOL J
Produced By MTV Entertainment Studios, Rock The Bells and Omaha Productions
June 27, 2025 – Paramount+ today announced a new music docuseries, HIP HOP WAS BORN HERE, executive produced and co-created by Hip Hop trailblazer and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee LL COOL J and Pro Football Hall of Famer Peyton Manning, set to premiere Tuesday, July 22 on the streamer in the U.S., Canada, Latin America and Brazil. The series will also premiere internationally in the U.K., Australia, Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland and Austria on Wednesday, July 23. For a free trial of Paramount+, visit ParamountPlus.com.
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. All five episodes will be available to stream exclusively on the service, taking viewers on a journey through Hip Hop history – meeting OGs and future icons, visiting the neighborhoods, studios and places that fostered early styles as well as watching beloved artists analyze their favorite tracks. Featuring interviews with Big Daddy Kane, Doug E. Fresh, Method Man, Rev Run and more, HIP HOP WAS BORN HERE promises to deliver a new level of insight into how hip-hop first came to be and how it transformed into the global sensation that it is today.
See below for full list of special guest appearances:
LL COOL J
Big Daddy Kane
Bimmy
Crystal Caines
Doug E. Fresh
Grandmaster Caz
Jadakiss
Lady London
Marley Marl
Method Man
Rev Run
Roxanne Shante
Salt of Salt-N-Pepa
Sheek Louch
And more!
HIP HOP WAS BORN HERE is Executive Produced by LL COOL J and Stone Roberts for Rock The Bells and Peyton Manning and Jamie Horowitz for Omaha Productions. Kirk Fraser serves as Executive Producer. Bruce Gillmer and Vanessa Whitewolf serve as Executive Producers with Alicia Portugal serving as Co-Executive Producer for MTV Entertainment Studios.
About LL COOL J
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, two-time Grammy® Award-winning Hip-Hop icon, Kennedy Center Honoree, recording artist, actor, author, NAACP Image Award winner, entrepreneur, philanthropist and founder and CEO of Rock The Bells, LL COOL J has created one of the most multifaceted careers and brands in entertainment and continues to display his wide range of talents with every project. Four decades after he first burst onto the scene, LL COOL J continues his vibrant, trailblazing career.
LL COOL J began in the nascent, burgeoning rap and Hip-Hop scene of the 80’s, which developed into the musical and cultural phenomenon that is today’s Hip-Hop. All the while, LL COOL J has remained a musical and cultural force, a living icon and a significant, relevant artist. In March 2018, LL launched his own SiriusXM timeless Hip-Hop channel entitled “LL COOL J's Rock The Bells Radio,” garnering millions of daily listeners. The channel features a wide range of timeless Hip-Hop content, music, interviews and in-depth retrospectives curated, programmed and presented by the award-winning artist. Since its founding, Rock The Bells has developed into a global platform that has become the preeminent voice for timeless Hip-Hop.
Last year LL made his latest artistic contribution and continued elevating Hip-Hop culture after over a decade long hiatus with the September 6th, 2024 release of his highly anticipated new album, THE FORCE (Frequencies of Real Creative Energy), executive produced by Hip-Hop innovator and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Q-Tip, of A Tribe Called Quest. With this album, LL helped celebrate the 40th anniversary of the creation of Def Jam Recordings and became the first Hip-Hop artist to chart Billboard entries across five decades, reaffirming his legacy as a pioneering force and enduring voice in music and culture.
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About Paramount+
Paramount+, part of Paramount’s (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA) global portfolio of multimedia entertainment and news brands, is a direct-to-consumer digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service, combining live sports, breaking news and A Mountain of Entertainment™. The streaming service features an expansive library of original series, hit shows and popular movies across every genre from world-renowned brands and production studios, including BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and the Smithsonian Channel. Paramount+ Premium, the service's cornerstone plan, is also home to SHOWTIME® content, including scripted hits and critically acclaimed nonfiction projects and films. This premium plan includes unmatched events and sports programming through the local live CBS stream, including golf, basketball and more. All Paramount+ subscribers have streaming access to CBS News Network for 24/7 news and CBS Sports HQ for sports news and analysis.
For more information about Paramount+, please visit www.paramountplus.com, and follow @ParamountPlus on social media.
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SHOWTIME/MTV Entertainment Studios & Paramount Media Networks is a global network of media assets that reaches over one billion people in more than 180 countries featuring some of the most iconic brands in entertainment including SHOWTIME®, MTV, Comedy Central and Paramount Network among others – and, its studios arm which produces 120+ series annually, including some of today’s biggest hits such as Yellowstone, Yellowjackets, Emily in Paris, 1883, 1923, Landman, South Park, MobLand, Tulsa King, Rupaul’s Drag Race and The Challenge, to name a few.
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About Rock the Bells
Founded in 2018 by LL COOL J, Rock The Bells is the preeminent voice of timeless and classic Hip-Hop that stands firm as an anchor, trusted authority, and generational bridge for the culture. As a guardian of Hip-Hop, Rock The Bells preserves the genre's legacy while elevating its influence through storytelling, experiences, and innovation that connect pioneers with rising voices. The Rock The Bells Festival serves as the company's flagship live event, bringing the ultimate celebration of Hip-Hop music, art, and culture to the stage.
Visit www.rockthebells.com, stream LL COOL J's Rock The Bells Radio on SiriusXM Channel 43, and follow @RockTheBells on Instagram and X for more information.
About Omaha Productions
Founded by Peyton Manning in 2020, Omaha Productions is a media company dedicated to creating content that unifies and uplifts audiences.
Omaha Productions currently serves as executive producer on ESPN’s Emmy Award-winning Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli, Netflix’s first and upcoming second season of Quarterback, Netflix’s Receiver and Starting 5, the NFL Honors, and ESPN+’s Places franchise, which includes series hosted by Peyton and Eli Manning, Stephanie McMahon, Abby Wambach, Vince Carter, David Ortiz, Ronda Rousey, P.K. Subban, Sue Bird, Paul Rabil, and John McEnroe. The company has also produced both seasons of ESPN’s Full Court Press as well as shows for ABC, A+E, NBCUniversal, and Hulu, including the upcoming Chad Powers scripted series, premiering in fall of 2025.
In addition to documentary work — including VICE’s Calipari: Razor’s Edge, chronicling John Calipari’s first season at Arkansas, and ESPN’s The Buddy Way — Omaha Productions has produced alternate telecasts for college football, the NBA, golf, and the UFC. The company has also expanded into live events. In 2023, ESPN and the NFL tapped Omaha Productions to reimagine the Pro Bowl as the Pro Bowl Games.
Omaha Productions is also home to the Omaha Creative Agency, a full-service team behind award-winning content that connects brands with audiences in authentic, culturally relevant ways. With standout campaigns for partners like Bud Light, Nationwide, Nestlé Toll House, and FanDuel, the agency produces commercials, live events, digital content, and branded integrations that deliver real brand impact and audience engagement.
Six children from different parts of the country and diverse communities, including Petah Tikva, Jaffa, Ashdod, and smaller towns, take part in the special program.
‘I’VE GOT ME’ host Kim Ben Shimon (left) with first lady Michal Herzog as they speak to a boy traumatized by the war. (photo credit: Ananey Studios Paramount and Nickelodeon)
Nickelodeon Israel and NATAL, the Israeli Trauma and Resilience Center, have launched a special program for children, featuring Israel’s First Lady Michal Herzog, to help them cope with the horrors of war.
The special is part of the I’ve Got Me campaign, which is aimed at providing children with tools to help them cope with anxiety and stress brought on by the war.
The program is hosted by popular kids’ star Kim Ben Shimon (Full Speed), alongside NATAL therapist Liat Barnea.
For this special, they were joined by the First Lady, who is known for her deep commitment to social causes, particularly those concerning children.
Together, they respond to the difficult questions children are facing right now and offer simple, practical tools to help them deal with fear, anxiety, and uncertainty – all with the goal of strengthening their inner resilience and emotional well-being during these challenging times.
Six children from different parts of the country and diverse communities, including Petah Tikva, Jaffa, Ashdod, and smaller towns, take part in the program.
Herzog said, “I believe children need to know that they are not alone. Sometimes, especially when we’re scared, saying it out loud is the first step toward feeling a little safer.
The complicated life of growing up in the complex reality of today's world
It’s not easy being a child – growing up in a complex reality, facing difficult questions, and sometimes even fear.
“Yet, time and again, I am amazed by the strength, wisdom, and joy that lives within our children. In the midst of all the challenges, they continue to remind us what true resilience looks like.”
She added, “I’ve Got Me is much more than just a program. Thanks to the collaboration with NATAL and Nickelodeon, it’s a real opportunity to give children a sense of safety, meaningful tools to cope, and most of all – to show them that we are listening. In moments like these, full of uncertainty and fear, we must remember: It’s okay to be afraid – but you don’t have to face it alone.”
“At Nickelodeon, it’s more important than ever for us to be there for children – especially in these moments,” Orly Atlas-Katz, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Paramount’s Ananey, told The Jerusalem Post.
“Given the complex reality we’re all facing, we felt a responsibility to act quickly. Within just a few days, we produced this special program to give kids a sense of safety, empowerment, and reassurance that they’re not alone. We’re proud to collaborate with NATAL and deeply grateful to the First Lady, Michal Herzog, for taking part in this vital initiative – one that gives children real tools to cope with the fears and emotions brought on by these difficult times. We hope for calmer, brighter days ahead.”
The special is now available on HOT, Yes, and the digital platforms of Nickelodeon and TeenNick in Israel.
DEXTER: RESURRECTION, a continuation of DEXTER®: NEW BLOOD, takes place weeks after Dexter Morgan (Hall) takes a bullet to the chest from his own son, as he awakens from a coma to find Harrison (Jack Alcott) gone without a trace. Realizing the weight of what he put his son through, Dexter sets out for New York City, determined to find him and make things right. But closure won’t come easy. When Miami Metro’s Angel Batista (David Zayas) arrives with questions, Dexter realizes his past is catching up to him fast. As father and son navigate their own darkness in the city that never sleeps, they soon find themselves deeper than they ever imagined—and that the only way out is together.
