''The Bridge'' is an American documentary television series chronicling the history of hip hop in

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. The show airs weekly on WNYE in the New York City area. The show got its start in 2005 when NYC TV acquired broadcast station WNYE. The show was created and produced by

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and Matthew Tollin. Directed by Trevor , ''The Bridge'' is hosted by

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DJ and hip hop legend

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. The series quickly emerged as a cultural touchstone for NYC TV. Season one of ''The Bridge'' was co-hosted by Tiffani Webb, however she left the show due to renegotiation issues.

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''The Bridge''
on

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