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Learn how BET's Rap City became a cultural touchstone and major platform for hip hop, thanks to its charismatic hosts, guests and iconic freestyles. Watch episodes and videos about the show's origins, evolution and impact on hip-hop culture.
Rap City is a music video television program block that originally aired on the Black Entertainment Television (BET) network from August 11, 1989, [1] to November 8, 2008. The program was an exclusive showcase for hip hop music videos, and features interviews with and freestyles from popular rappers, and often has guest DJs serve as co-hosts.
Feb 7, 2017 · Learn how Rap City, the longest-running hip-hop TV show in history, evolved from a rap week on Video Vibrations to a cultural phenomenon. Hear from the creators, hosts and guests who shaped the show's legacy and impact.
- 8 min
- Christopher Harris
Sep 30, 2021 · Rap City was a long-running hip hop show that featured exclusive interviews, freestyles, and performances from rap legends. BET celebrates the show's legacy with Rap City '21, a special TV special that pays homage to the culture and its icons.
Oct 12, 2023 · Watch the full episode of Building a City, the first part of a four-part series that celebrates the legacy of Rap City, the longest-running hip-hop show on TV. Hear from the creators, hosts and guests who made Rap City a cultural phenomenon.
- Welcome to Rap City
- October 12, 2023
- October 12, 2023
- 40 min
Oct 9, 2023 · Alvin Jones, who launched BET's Rap City in 1989, talks about the show's impact and longevity as hip-hop celebrates its 50th anniversary. He shares stories of interviewing rap legends like Jay-Z and Notorious B.I.G., and how he saw hip-hop as a reflection of Black culture.
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Rap City is a long-running TV series that features rap music videos, live performances and interviews. It was hosted by comedian Chris Thomas and later by Tigger, among others, and aired on Black Entertainment Television (BET) from 1989 to 2008.
