Ever wonder how Public Enemy’s Flavor Flav started wearing those clocks around his neck — or whatever happened to the original one? A&E has a docuseries for you.
Hip Hop Treasures follows rap icons and longtime TV stars LL Cool J and Ice T as they hunt for hip hop’s most sought-after memorabilia — from those clocks to The Notorious B.I.G.’s jersey from the “Juicy” video, DMX’s Aaliyah car and more. Expect to hear from some such big names as DMC, CeeLo Green, Fat Joe, Master P, Soulja Boy, Naughty by Nature’s Treach and many more.
With hip hop marking its 50th anniversaray this year, the series premieres at 10 p.m. August 12 on A&E. Watch a promo above.