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LL Cool J and Ice T have teamed up—but not for new music! The rappers are on the hunt for hip-hop memorabilia in A&E's new aptly titled series, Hip Hop Treasures.

"It's time to honor the music we love," Ice-T says in a trailer for the show, while Cool J adds, "I want the world to know how important hip hop is."

From Flavor Flav’s clocks to The Notorious B.I.G.’s jersey from the “Juicy” video and DMX’s Aaliyah car, Hip Hop Treasures will tell the story of some of the genre's "greatest artists" from every era and "items they made famous."

With hip hop celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, the show—in partnership with the Universal Hip Hop Museum—"sets to preserve legacy for future generations." Here is everything to know about A&E's Hip Hop Treasures...

When does Hip Hop Treasures premiere?

The new series will premiere on Saturday, Aug. 12.

What time will Hip Hop Treasures air?

The show, produced by Pulse Films and Rock The Bells, will air at 10 p.m. ET.

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How to watch Hip Hop Treasures

Tune into Hip Hop Treasures on A&E.

Who are the hosts of Hip Hop Treasures?

Cool J and Ice-T are the hosts of the program. The show will also feature field collectors Cipha Sounds and Yo-Yo, and Universal Hip Hop Museum curators Paradise Gray and Pete Nice.

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What is Hip Hop Treasures about?

Cool J and Ice-T are tracking down hip hop memorabilia in the A&E show. According to the network, the series will provide "a behind the scenes look at the people and items that gave birth to the cultural phenomenon that is Hip Hop." Some of the items will go on display at the Universal Hip Hop Museum in New York.

Which hip-hop artists will be on Hip Hop Treasures?

Several hip-hop artists will appear on the A&E series, including:

DMC (Run DMC)

CeeLo Green

Flavor Flav

Fat Joe

Treach (Naughty by Nature)

Master P

Soulja Boy

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Is there a trailer for Hip Hop Treasures?

The search is on for "hip hop's most priceless treasures" in the trailer. Watch it below:

How many episodes are in Hip Hop Treasures?

A&E has not revealed how many episodes will appear in the series, but keep an eye on this space for more information.

When will the Universal Hip Hop Museum open?

The museum in the Bronx, which is in "the process of building the world’s largest Hip Hop memorabilia collection," is scheduled to open in 2024.

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