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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › BETBET - Wikipedia

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   In 2002, the network had launched two more music-oriented networks, BET Hip-Hop and BET Gospel. BET also launched a series of original programming by this time, including reality shows Baldwin Hills and Hell Date, competition show Sunday Best, and town hall-style discussion show Hip Hop vs. America.

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     BET; BET Gospel; BET Her; BET Hip-Hop; BET Jams; BET Soul;...

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     College Hill has posted some record numbers for BET. During...

2. www.rollingstone.com › music › music-featuresBET's Rap City: An Oral History of the Show's 19-Year Run

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   Feb 7, 2017 · Spanning the 19 years between 1989 and 2008, BET’s Rap City was the longest running hip-hop TV show in history. It helped rap grow from urban shout to suburban obsession in the late...

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3. www.bet.com › article › cyll1e'Rap City': 5 Facts About Hip-Hop's Televised Beacon | News | BET

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   Oct 2, 2023 · From giving a platform to unrecognized artists, to airing Biggie's last and Jay-Z's first interviews, BET's 'Rap City' wasn’t just a show—it was a revolution in hip-hop culture.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Rap_CityRap City - Wikipedia

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   Rap City is a music video television program block that originally aired on the Black Entertainment Television (BET) network from August 11, 1989, 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.

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Hip_hop_(culture)Hip hop (culture) - Wikipedia

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   Hip hop culture is characterized by the key elements of rapping, DJing and turntablism, and breakdancing; other elements include graffiti, beatboxing, street entrepreneurship, hip hop language, and hip hop fashion.

6. andscape.com › features › alvin-jones-bet-rap-cityThe ‘unseen VJ’ describes how BET’s ‘Rap City’ got off the ...

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   Oct 13, 2023 · BET recently honored Jones at the BET Hip Hop Awards 2023, and a documentary, Welcome to Rap City, debuted Tuesday on BET. He spoke with Andscape about what led to the creation of Rap City , how Johnson supported Jones’ vision, and some of the unseen VJ’s favorite moments.

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   What is BET Hip-Hop?

   • BET Hip-Hop is a music video network owned by BET Networks which is exclusive to digital cable systems. It formerly aired some of BET's original programming such as Rap City, ComicView and the network's video countdown programs. [citation needed]

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   Who created Rap City?

   • BET recently honored Jones at the BET Hip Hop Awards 2023, and a documentary, Welcome to Rap City, debuted Tuesday on BET. He spoke with Andscape about what led to the creation of Rap City, how Johnson supported Jones’ vision, and some of the unseen VJ’s favorite moments. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.

   The ‘unseen VJ’ describes how BET’s ‘Rap City’ got off the ground

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   Was 'Rap City' just a show?

   • From giving a platform to unrecognized artists to airing Biggie's last and Jay-Z's first interviews, BET's 'Rap City' wasn’t just a show—it was a revolution in hip-hop culture. Dive into its rich legacy before the three-part documentary airs. “Rap City,” which debuted in 1989, is one of the most groundbreaking shows in hip-hop history.

   'Rap City': 5 Facts About Hip-Hop's Televised Beacon

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   When is 'bet' releasing a 'welcome to Rap City' documentary?

   • On Oct. 10, BET will air Welcome to Rap City, a three-part documentary about how the show became a beacon in hip-hop culture for decades while also providing an outlet for artists who, for a long time, didn’t have a mainstream platform. The show saw several different hosts and iterations in its 19-year run.

   'Rap City': 5 Facts About Hip-Hop's Televised Beacon

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8. www.bet.com › article › p2pkdaTop 100 Music Videos That Helped Shape 50 Years of Hip Hop - BET

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   Dec 26, 2023 · Step into the rhythm of hip-hop's dynamic evolution over the last five decades as we throw it back to the top 100 music videos that have truly defined the culture.