For a certain generation of hip-hop heads, BET’s Rap City (and later, Rap City: Tha Basement) were staples in their diet of new rap videos. New Jersey rapper Russ, who is promoting a star-studded new ...
“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 ...
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 ...
The three-night special includes interviews with music industry insiders. BET will explore the history of one of its most iconic programs. The network’s celebration of Hip-Hop culture’s 50th ...
Fans of Rap City are in for a treat as BET shares a teaser for a pending documentary on the series, Welcome To Rap City, produced by Mass Appeal. The three-part project unlocks never-before-seen ...
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 ...
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, ...