VIDEO: HAMILTON's Lin-Manuel Miranda Talks Political Passions & Freestyles on 'Today'!

Lin-Manuel Miranda, the star and creator of the runaway hit musical Hamilton sat down with TODAY's Jenna Bush to show off his rapping skills and discuss his own history, his family, and his political passions. Watch the appearance in full below:

The new musical Hamilton has book, music and lyrics by Tony and Grammy Award-winning composerLin-Manuel Miranda, who also plays the title role. The musical is directed by Thomas Kail, with choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler and music direction and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire. Hamilton is inspired by Ron Chernow's biography "Alexander Hamilton."

HAMILTON is the acclaimed new musical about the scrappy young immigrant Alexander Hamilton, the $10 Founding Father who forever changed America with his revolutionary ideas and actions. During his life cut too short, he served as George Washington's chief aide, was the first Treasury Secretary, a loving husband and father, despised by his fellow Founding Fathers and shot to death by Aaron Burr in their legendary duel.