You’ll see a lot of “Rap City” alumni on BET’s upcoming documentary, “Welcome to Rap City.” It’s a three-part series premiering on Tuesday, Oct 10, that explores the show's history and cultural impact. We’ve seen several hosts throughout the show’s 17-year run, and they’re still thriving, so here’s a look at what they’re up to now, starting with the first five hosts, from Chris Thomas to Big Lez.

The Mayor

Chris “The Mayor” Thomas was the first host of “Rap City” from 1989-91. He had a laid-back demeanor as a host on the show but is also known for some of his spot-on celebrity impressions. Those impressions included Barack Obama, Denzel Washington, Mike Tyson, and more. These days, The Mayor has been focusing on standup comedy.

Prime

Hans Dobson, aka “Prime,” was also an early host of Rap City, having been at the helm as host from 1989-1993. He has some notable interviews, like this one with Big Daddy Kane. Since leaving Rap City, Dobson has kept a lowkey digital imprint, so it’s hard to tell what he’s up to but he’s still around and on Facebook, but that seems to be about it. He also surfaces from time to time for interviews and Rap City reunions.

Prince Da’Jour

Durik Prince Da’Jour hosted Teen Summit first (if you know, you know) and then hosted “Rap City” from 1991-1994. These days, he’s doing well. He lives in the DMV area and describes himself as “still kicking the truth to the young Black youth.” He travels around doing speaking engagements at churches and other places, teaching people how the music industry works and how they can thrive in the business with the help of spirituality and faith. He is on Facebook and Instagram.

Joe Clair

Joe Clair shined on “Rap City” from 1994-1999. After “Rap City,” he went on to act in a variety of TV and film projects. According to IMDB, the last film he appeared in was a 2020 TV movie called “Holiday Heartbreak,” but his story doesn’t end there. Most recently, he appeared at a comedy festival in DC alongside Tommy Davidson, Donnel Rawlings, Yvonne Orji, and more. He’s also a realtor and hosts a live show on his YouTube channel.

Big Lez

Leslie “Big Lez” Segar was a force. She was the first and only woman to host “Rap City” from 1994-1999. She was also a choreographer and the iconic dancer featured in the intro to Living Single. After “Rap City,” she focused on her choreography career and continued doing celebrity interviews for various outlets.