“Rap City,” especially when Big Tigger was the host, was a show that seemed to come to us from inside the culture. It was the culture. I mean, the show was shot on a set that made it look like they ...

The year 2023 has without reservation been a celebratory year for all things hip-hop. The genre has evolved into a cultural phenomenon due thanks in large part to a solid foundation of creators, ...

Alvin Jones takes pride in his “unseen VJ” persona that developed as a result of creating BET’s “Rap City.” He was recently honored at the BET Hip Hop Awards for his game-changing work for the network ...

Big Tigger will host a special edition of the beloved show ‘Rap City’ prior to the 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards on October 5. Big Tigger will serve as the special’s host and executive producer. The ...

The world of Hip-Hop has lost a pioneer of TV in Hans “Prime” Dobson. Hans Dobson, known professionally as “Prime,” was an early host of BET’s “Rap City,” serving from 1989 to 1993. Sadly, the beloved ...