LL Cool J and Ice T’s new show on A&E will take a trip down hip-hop’s memory lane and seek some cool memorabilia along the way.
Deadline confirmed that the rappers-turned-actors would join forces on Hip Hop Treasures, a docu-series focusing on hunting down iconic pieces of the music genre’s rich history.
In a long line of new ways to commemorate hip-hop’s 50th anniversary, this show will keep the celebration going
ass="amp-ad-wrapper amp_ad_1 ampforwp-incontent-custom-banner ampforwp-incontent-ad1">From Flava Flav’s iconic clock chain to DMX’s Aaliyah car, fans can expect the nostalgia to be on full display, while hip-hop aficionados can rejoice at true artists of the craft bringing these items back to their memory.
The new dynamic duo will collaborate with a team of field collectors, such as Cipha Sounds and Yo-Yo, and curators of the Universal Hip-Hop Museum, Paradise Gray and Pete Nice. The museum will debut the biggest collection of hip-hop memorabilia next year.
However, LL Cool J and Ice T won’t be the only rappers involved in the search, as guest stars and fellow artists will be sprinkled throughout the episodes. CeeLo Green, Master P, and Soulja Boy, to name a few, will be present to help the co-hosts on their many quests.
The rappers have made names for themselves outside of their original professions, going on to star in hit shows such as Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and NCIS: Los Angeles. Their screen time also includes reality-based shows, with Ice T appearing in his own reality show with his wife Coco, and LL Cool J hosting Lip Sync Battle
. With stars as experienced as the two entertainers, Hip Hop Treasures is gearing up to be a hit with fans and new viewers alike.For those who want to catch the new show, it debuts on Aug. 12 at 10 p.m. on A&E.
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