Hip hop

10:54

Gettin' Busy - Evolution of Dance in Hip Hop

Experts break down the history behind the dances that have moved hip hop for decades, including popping and locking, freestyle and more.
12/17/2024
BET Talks: JoeyBada$$
28:03

BET Talks: JoeyBada$$ on Career Highs, Hard Truths, and a BET Ban

The award-winning rapper-turned-actor opens up about his Clive Davis Artist-in-Residence honor, Oscar-winning film, first stop-and-frisk experience, new music plans, and how he got banned from 106 & Park and the BET offices.
12/04/2024
BET Talks: Dave East & AraabMuzik
15:10

BET Talks: Dave East & AraabMuzik on Collaboration, Culture, and Creativity

Dave East and AraabMuzik dive into their creative process, the cultural impact of their music, and the grind that keeps them authentic in an ever-evolving industry.
12/04/2024

8 Reasons Why LL COOL J is the Most Important Rapper Ever

With a career spanning four decades, the legendary rapper’s influence on hip-hop culture is undeniable.
12/04/2024

Derrick Harden Brings Creative Freestyle to Film and Music with 'The Black Sea'

Brooklyn-born rapper, art curator, and filmmaker Derrick Harden—aka Dear Derrick—shares his journey from fashion to hip-hop, culminating in his improvised romantic comedy 'The Black Sea' and its vibrant soundtrack.
11/22/2024
5:55

BET Hip Hop Awards Lookback - Rap City Booth 2022

Host Big Tigger looks on as Rapsody, Havoc and G Herbo take turns setting the iconic Rap City Booth on fire with their energetic freestyles.
10/18/2024

Revisiting EMPD’s ‘Unfinished Business’: A 35-Year Retrospective

With their sophomore album, the dynamic duo cemented their place in hip-hop as all-time greats employing innovative production, exceptional songwriting, and humorous storytelling.
08/01/2024
7:11

BET Awards 2017 Lookback – Trey Songz
BET Awards '24

After performing "Nobody Else but You" and "Animal," Trey Songz chats backstage about his look for the show and his movie "Blood Brother."
06/27/2024

Salt-N-Pepa Makes History As The First Female Rap Act To Have Their Own Action Figures

Created by Super7, the customized toys features the iconic group dressed in their outfits from their classic song ‘Push It.’
05/31/2024
8:15

BET Awards 2017 Lookback - Xscape
BET Awards '24

Xscape discusses reuniting for the first time in 18 years and performs "Understanding," "Who Can I Run to" and "Just Kickin' It."
05/28/2024

Revisiting Jeru the Damaja’s ‘The Sun Rises In the East’: A 30-Year Retrospective

A landmark album in East Coast hip-hop, the Brooklyn native delivered a classic in tandem with the legendary production of DJ Premier.
05/24/2024