Hip Hop Treasures

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Led by LL COOL J and Ice T alongside field collectors and museum curators, the team tells the story of some of Hip Hop's greatest artists and the items they made famous such as The Notorious B.I.G.'s iconic jersey from the "Juicy" video, Flavor Flav's clocks, DMX's Aaliyah car, and more. This exclusive partnership between A&E, Pulse Films, LL COOL J's Rock The Bells and The Universal Hip Hop Museum honors these music legends and brings their items back to the birthplace of the culture, The Bronx.

Trailers & Videos

Thumbnail for video: “Hip Hop Treasures” Premieres Saturday, August 12 at 10pm ET/PT on A&E

“Hip Hop Treasures” Premieres Saturday, August 12 at 10pm ET/PT on A&E

Seasons

8 Episodes • Premiered 2023

Still image for Hip Hop Treasures season 1 episode 1: The Notorious B.I.G.

1. The Notorious B.I.G.

The team sets out to find iconic artifacts from one of the most prolific and revered Hip Hop artists of all time, The Notorious B.I.G. With the help of his family (T'yanna, C.J. Wallace and Faith Evans) and Biggie's protege, Lil' Cease, the team searches for the rapper's most prized possessions, including the iconic crown.

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2. Ice-T + Coolio

Ice-T directs field collector, Yo-Yo, to meet up with platinum-selling rapper Coolio and procure memorabilia from his distinguished career; Coolio's meeting with Yo-Yo becomes his final television appearance before his tragic passing

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3. DMX

Cipha Sounds meets up with Jadakiss and the Ruff Ryder's founder, Waah Dean, to uncover a goldmine of lost treasures, including one of the rapper's coveted rhyme books and a lowrider car honoring Aaliyah. Plus, DMX's former wife, Tashera Simmons, helps honor the legacy of the late rapper.

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4. Fat Joe / Digital Underground

Ice-T leads the search to find lost treasures representing two of the biggest Hip Hop anthems of all time. While field collector Cipha Sounds meets up with Bronx Native and Hip Hop legend, Fat Joe to procure memorabilia symbolizing his illustrious career and Yo-Yo sets out to find the museum's biggest artifact yet when she visits members of Digital Underground.

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5. Flavor Flav/ Ceelo Green/ The Furious Five

Yo-Yo visits Flavor Flav who showcases his legendary clock collection, Cipha Sounds attempts to secure an iconic costume from the multi-talented artist, CeeLo Green. Meanwhile, curators Pete Nice and Paradise Gray reunite with Melle Mel and Scorpio from the Furious 5 to procure the turntable that started it all.

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6. Biz Markie/Master P

Ice-T honors the golden age of Hip Hop as he leads the hunt to find items from the late clown prince of Hip Hop, Biz Markie. Museum curators, Pete Nice and Paradise Gray meet up with Biz's wife to trade stories and see what treasures they can procure. Plus, field collector Cipha Sounds visits with Hip Hop mogul Master P in search of the gold tank from his "Make 'Em Say Uhh!" music video.

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7. Run DMC/Soulja Boy

Field collector Cipha Sounds tracks down artifacts from the legendary Hip Hop group, Run DMC, while also paying tribute to the late Jam Master Jay. And the hunt continues when Yo-Yo visits the rap artist who helped usher in the digital age of music, Soulja Boy.

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8. Naughty By Nature / Sugarhill Gang

We travel back to the very beginning of Hip Hop when Ice-T directs field collector Cipha Sounds to visit with the first rap recording group, Sugarhill Gang. Cipha attempts to obtain the original test pressing of the first rap record on vinyl, "Rapper's Delight." Meanwhile, field collector Yo-Yo meets up with Treach of Naughty By Nature to secure items representing their incredible run.

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