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Big Tigger in the Building! - Darian "Big Tigger" Morgan grew up in the Bronx, which is only right considering that he went on to carve out a career as one of hip hop's most important voices, from Rap City to picking up hosting duties at 106 and Park after AJ and Free, this man is definitely a hustler. Let's take a look at some fun facts about the voice of hip hop music.  (Photo: Paras Griffin/Getty Images for HCE LIve)

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Humble Beginnings  - Big Tigger was exposed to hip hop at an early age. He began rapping and scratching under a local DJ.  (Photo: Peter Kramer/Getty Images)

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Smarty Pants  - He interned at Washington, D.C.'s WPGC 95.5 FM while attending college at the University of Maryland, College Park. He gained recognition due to his ambition and charisma, and eventually transitioned from intern to actual career. (Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

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Moving Up  - He moved into the TV world in 1996, when he began doing voice-over work for BET.  (Photo: Nancy Ostertag/Getty Images)

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Higher Heights  - Shortly after beginning his voice-over work, he was on air covering Rap City's hip hop news segment.  (Photo: Brendan Hoffman/Getty Images for Lippin Group) 

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From Sideline to Big Time  - Before he knew it, he was co-host alongside Big Lez and Joe Clair, and eventually helmed the show on his own.  (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Stepping up to 106  - Big Tigger found himself co-hosting 106 and Park alongside Julissa Bermudez. He filled the position for about a year.  (Photo: Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images for BET)

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Life After - After 106 and Park, Tigger thrust himself back into the radio world and various other hosting appearances.  (Photo: John Ricard / BET).

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Movie Life  - He also found time to make TV and film appearances, mostly playing himself which was the case with his most recent work in Drumline 2.  (Photo: VH1)

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Award Tour  - Today, Tigger hosts a variety of appearances and can even add "Emmy winner" to his resume. He won an Emmy last year in the Outstanding Local Program – Entertainment Category for his show Direct Access With Big Tigger (on DC50), a show that highlights  artists that are on the verge of superstardom. Keep up with him @BigTiggerShow.  (Photo: Maury Phillips/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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