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Respect Due - Pioneers of Hip Hop, Pt. 1

09/09/2022

DJ Kool Herc, Grandmaster Flash, Coke La Rock and MC Sha-Rock were instrumental in creating hip hop culture in the 1970s and 80s via their innovative approaches to making music.

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02:56

A Series of Firsts - Fivio Foreign's First Time on the Radio

Brooklyn rapper Fivio Foreign reflects on the first time he heard his hit "Big Drip" on the radio, how he independently promoted the song and the benefits of landing a record deal.
10/12/2022
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DDG's Memorable Career Firsts

DDG thanks his fans for their support and shares some notable firsts in his budding career, including early meet and greets and celebrity encounters.
10/21/2022
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04:12

Then & Now - Remy Ma

The BET Hip Hop Awards 2022 looks at the career of Remy Ma, from her early days as a skilled battle rapper from the Bronx to her breakthrough with Terror Squad and more.
09/27/2022
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03:27

Respect Due - 50 Cent

50 Cent deserves props for achieving success in multiple industries, including becoming a multi-platinum rapper, impactful entrepreneur, talented actor and prolific TV producer.
09/08/2022
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04:56

2022 Was Good to Latto

Atlanta native Latto started rapping at age eight and hasn't stopped since, racking up competition wins, chart-topping hits, a BET Best New Artist Award, and a spot on tour with Lizzo.
09/08/2022
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03:11

2022 Was Good to Moneybagg Yo

Moneybagg Yo's successes kept stacking up in 2022, with his Beale Street Music Festival headlining gig, multiple TV appearances and business ventures putting him in the spotlight.
09/27/2022
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01:30

Road to BET Hip Hop Awards 2022 - Hit-Boy

With production credits for JAY-Z, Big Sean, Kendrick Lamar and Nas, learn how Hit-Boy got his start and secured a second nomination for Producer of the Year at the BET Hip Hop Awards 2022.
09/30/2022
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Road to BET Hip Hop Awards 2022 - Benny the Butcher

Get to know Lyricist of the Year nominee Benny the Butcher ahead of the BET Hip Hop Awards 2022, plus discover his rise to rap fame, family ties and more.
09/30/2022
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05:23

Nelly Is Still Hot in Herre After All These Years

Hip-hop star Nelly's decades-long career has included success in several music genres, as well as movies and reality TV, after winning BET's first-ever Best New Artist Award in 2001.
09/08/2022
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05:02

Family Tree - Saweetie and MC Hammer

Not the only musical heavyweight in her family, Saweetie and her uncle MC Hammer changed the rap game and have inspired fans from across generations through their philanthropic work.
09/12/2022
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03:23

2022 Was Good to Coi Leray

Coi Leray's talent and hustle have earned her hit songs, features from today's top artists, and platforms to showcase her creativity in music videos and on her own cooking show.
09/15/2022
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03:25

Best New Hip Hop Artist - Lookback

Before another performer takes the crown, let's look at the previous winners of the Best New Hip Hop Artist Award, including Cardi B, DaBaby and the late Pop Smoke.
09/14/2022
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04:58

Respect Due - Gimme a Beat

Hip hop evolved from turntablism to sampling to the raw rhythms of trap music due to the creativity and ingenuity of DJs, MCs, producers and rappers from the 1970s to today.
09/15/2022
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Respect Due - Pioneers of Hip Hop, Pt. 1

DJ Kool Herc, Grandmaster Flash, Coke La Rock and MC Sha-Rock were instrumental in creating hip hop culture in the 1970s and 80s via their innovative approaches to making music.
09/09/2022
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Respect Due - Pioneers of Hip Hop, Pt. 2

The BET Hip Hop Awards 2022 spotlights Kurtis Blow, Run-DMC, Ice-T, Schoolly D and more artists who got the genre off the ground and revolutionized its sound.
09/16/2022
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05:27

Respect Due - Latin Hip Hop

From legendary pioneers DJ Charlie Chase and The Real Roxanne to contemporary greats like Fat Joe, here are the big names in Latin Hip Hop who have inspired generations of artists.
09/08/2022
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Respect Due - Asian American and Pacific Islanders in Hip Hop

From innovative lyricism to game changing artists to mixing music and anime, explore all the ways the Asian American and Pacific Islander community has contributed to global hip-hop culture.
09/26/2022
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3 Biggest Moments from the BET Hip Hop Awards 2021

Revisit big moments from the BET Hip Hop Awards 2021, including Bleu's heartfelt Best New Hip Hop Artist speech and Nelly performing "Grillz" with Paul Wall and Jermaine Dupri.
09/27/2022
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Hip Hop Awards Five Biggest Laughs of 2021

Nick Cannon's alter ego, backstage Monopoly and hosting shenanigans make the list of the funniest moments from the BET Hip Hop Awards 2021.
09/08/2022
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Top Speeches of the BET Hip Hop Awards 2021

LL Cool J, Tyler, the Creator and Nelly graciously accept three of the most outstanding awards at the BET Hip Hop Awards 2021 with speeches honoring the hip-hop heroes who came before them.
09/12/2022
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05:17

Let It Flow, Joe!

Explore the evolution of rapper Fat Joe, from his early hip hop roots to the founding of his Terror Squad label to late career moves as an actor, philanthropist and entrepreneur.
09/26/2022
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Family Tree - LisaRaye and Da Brat

Chart the origins and evolution of female rap pioneer Da Brat, plus discover her surprising connection to model and actress LisaRaye McCoy.
09/26/2022
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04:42

A Look Back at Hustler of the Year Winners

The BET Hip Hop Awards 2022 reflects on the artists who have defined hustle in previous years, including 50 Cent, Sean "Love" Combs, Dr. Dre, DJ Khaled, Cardi B and Saweetie.
09/09/2022
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Worldwide - MCs Retracing Their African Roots

How Vic Mensa, Chance the Rapper, Jidenna and Wale are building bridges and renewing their ancestral connections to Africa through their music, annual trips, creative collabs and more.
09/12/2022
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Family Tree - Dr. Dre and Warren G

Dr. Dre helped define and cultivate the West Coast rap scene with his boundless artistry and devotion to bringing up-and-coming talent into the fold, including his stepbrother Warren G.
09/16/2022