Mama, They Made It: TV and the Radio

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Charlamagne Tha God - Charlamagne Tha God got his humble start in the media industry in South Carolina, then made it onto the Wendy Williams radio show, and eventually became a part of Power 105.1's The Breakfast Club and MTV2's Guy Code.He's become a cultural icon and you can check him out tonight on 106 & Park at 6P/5C as one of our Freestyle Friday judges!(Photo: Shareif Ziyadat/PictureGroup)

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Charlamagne Tha God - Charlamagne Tha God got his humble start in the media industry in South Carolina, then made it onto the Wendy Williams radio show, and eventually became a part of Power 105.1's The Breakfast Club and MTV2's Guy Code.He's become a cultural icon and you can check him out tonight on 106 & Park at 6P/5C as one of our Freestyle Friday judges!(Photo: Shareif Ziyadat/PictureGroup)

Carson Daly - Whether it's radio or television, there's nothing that Carson Daly can't do. His most notable job was being the VJ that started off the TRL generation and, because of him, MTV has never been the same.(Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

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Carson Daly - Whether it's radio or television, there's nothing that Carson Daly can't do. His most notable job was being the VJ that started off the TRL generation and, because of him, MTV has never been the same.(Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

RHOH Appears on RyanSeacrest.com - RyanSeacrest.com did a voting competition for best reality TV series. Somehow RHOH made it to the list and was in the finals. That's right, the fakest reality show ever was in a voting competition with actual reality shows and almost won.   (Photo: Scott Kirkland/PictureGroup)

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Ryan Seacrest - Ryan Seacrest is the face of American Idol, but a little-known fact about this master of media is that he started out in the radio business when he was still in high school!(Photo: Scott Kirkland/PictureGroup)

Funk Flex @funkmasterflex - Tweet: "#IFTW RIP: Music Industry Veteran Chris Lighty Passes Away"(Photo: Andrew Marks/PictureGroup)

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Funkmaster Flex - He started out as a record boy at NY's 98.7 Kiss FM, and from there he went on to become one of Hot 97's most notable men on the mic. He's still conquering radio and has been seen on MTV for over a decade. (Photo: Andrew Marks/PictureGroup)

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Terrence J - Before Terrence J was one of your favorite 106 & Park co-hosts, he started out in radio at North Carolina A&T State University and on a local radio station in Greensboro, NC. Remember that, if you follow your dreams, you can be just like Terrence J!(Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Terrence J - Before Terrence J was one of your favorite 106 & Park co-hosts, he started out in radio at North Carolina A&T State University and on a local radio station in Greensboro, NC. Remember that, if you follow your dreams, you can be just like Terrence J!(Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Rocsi - Rocsi made it big on 106 & Park, and she had her start in Boston and Chicago radio to thank for her confidence and skill. Oh, and Rocsi's fashion sense is always on point!(Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Rocsi - Rocsi made it big on 106 & Park, and she had her start in Boston and Chicago radio to thank for her confidence and skill. Oh, and Rocsi's fashion sense is always on point!(Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Free - The world fell in love with Free as one of the original hosts of 106 & Park over a decade ago. Her star quality and reputation led her to D.C. to become a part of the Big Tigger Morning Show. Go Free!(Photo: Terrence Jennings/Picturegroup)

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Free - The world fell in love with Free as one of the original hosts of 106 & Park over a decade ago. Her star quality and reputation led her to D.C. to become a part of the Big Tigger Morning Show. Go Free!(Photo: Terrence Jennings/Picturegroup)

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Big Tigger - He hosted BET's Rap City and 106 & Park, has been a popular DJ on the radio, rapped a little bit and has been successful at all of it. Nothing can stop Big Tigger or slow him down, and we're not complaining.(Photo: Thos Robinson/Getty Images)

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Big Tigger - He hosted BET's Rap City and 106 & Park, has been a popular DJ on the radio, rapped a little bit and has been successful at all of it. Nothing can stop Big Tigger or slow him down, and we're not complaining.(Photo: Thos Robinson/Getty Images)

Wendy Williams - While in college, Wendy Williams was a radio host at the campus radio station, then she went on to host the Wendy Williams Experience on NYC's WBLS, and now you can see her daily on The Wendy Williams Show on BET! In her famous words: Wendy, "How you doin'?!"(Photo: Rob Loud/PictureGroup)

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Wendy Williams - While in college, Wendy Williams was a radio host at the campus radio station, then she went on to host the Wendy Williams Experience on NYC's WBLS, and now you can see her daily on The Wendy Williams Show on BET! In her famous words: Wendy, "How you doin'?!"(Photo: Rob Loud/PictureGroup)

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Sway - Whenever you hear, "What up world? This is your boy, Sway," you know that Sway Calloway is on the other side of the mic. Sway is a nationally syndicated radio host, television show producer and an amazing reporter who is showing no signs of slowing down this millenium.(Photo: Amanda Edwards/PictureGroup)

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Ed Lover and Doctor Dré - You've heard their voices for years, but there would be no Yo! MTV Raps without Ed Lover and Doctor Dré. Respect!(Photo: Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)

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Ed Lover and Doctor Dré - You've heard their voices for years, but there would be no Yo! MTV Raps without Ed Lover and Doctor Dré. Respect!(Photo: Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)

DJ Prostyle - From Florida to NYC, from La Kalle to Power 105.1, and from Rap City to 106 & Park, DJ Prostyle has done it all!(Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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DJ Prostyle - From Florida to NYC, from La Kalle to Power 105.1, and from Rap City to 106 & Park, DJ Prostyle has done it all!(Photo: John Ricard / BET)

DJ Envy - From mixtapes to being one-third of The Breakfast Club to hosting MTV2's Sucker Free Countdown, DJ Envy has conquered every avenue in his business.(Photo: Paul Emmans/MTV/Picture Group)

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DJ Envy - From mixtapes to being one-third of The Breakfast Club to hosting MTV2's Sucker Free Countdown, DJ Envy has conquered every avenue in his business.(Photo: Paul Emmans/MTV/Picture Group)