BET announces an original three-part documentary of its iconic music series,
“Rap City,”
As BET continues its year-long celebration of the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop.
“Welcome To Rap City”
Unlocks the
“Rap City”
Vaults, airing never-before-seen footage of iconic Hip Hop stars while providing viewers with a historic look back at the vital role of BET in amplifying Hip Hop across three decades.
Over three consecutive nights, the special features some of today’s hottest Hip Hop stars, behind-the-scenes movers & shakers, and the original
“Rap City”
Hosts who cemented this show into Hip Hop history.
The highly anticipated documentary series
“Welcome To Rap City”
Premieres Tuesday, October 10 at 8 PM ET/PT, followed by
“BET Hip Hop Awards”
2023.
“We are thrilled to commemorate Rap City, a series much like the genre that was ahead of its time, and proudly show viewers the impact this series had on music and culture over our three-night event,”
Said Sam D. Walker II, VP of Music Specials and Productions, BET.
Making its debut in 1989,
“Rap City”
Was the preeminent hip-hop series dedicated to rap music videos, important cultural commentary, and interviews with the stars of the moment, along with freestyles from artists including A Tribe Called Quest, Common, Dr. Dre, Eminem, Geto Boys, Eve, Jadakiss, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Killer Mike, LL Cool J, Ludacris, OutKast, Snoop Dogg, The Diplomats, Trina, and many more.
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