Rap City

*Rap City*
Rap City
	The outro frame, 2007
Also known as	Rap City: Tha Basement (1999–2005)
Created by	Alvin Jones; Keith Paschell; Stephen G. Hill; Craig Henry; John Dr. Teeth Tucker;
Starring	Chris Thomas (1989–1991); Hans Dobson (1989–1993); Prince DaJour (1991–1994); Joe Clair (1994–1999); Leslie Segar (1994–1999); Big Tigger (1998–2005); DJ Mad Linx (2005–2006); J-Nicks (2005–2006); Q-45 (2006–2008)
Country of origin	United States
Production
Producers	Matt Smith (2000–2008); Theron "Tee Smif" Smith (2007-2008); Gregory Trent (2001–2005); Craig Henry (1997–1999); Obi Holly (1997–2000); John "Dr. Teeth" Tucker (1998–2001);
Running time	120 minutes (1989–2005); 60 minutes (2005–2008);
Original release
Network	BET
Release	August 11, 1989 –; November 8, 2008
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Rap City, also known as Rap City: Tha Basement from 1999 to 2005, is a music video television program block that originally aired on the Black Entertainment Television (BET) network from August 11, 1989,^[1] to November 8, 2008. The program was an exclusive showcase for hip hop music videos, and features interviews with and freestyles from popular rappers, and often has guest DJs serve as co-hosts.

^ Cheryl Lynette Keyes (2006). Rap Music and Street Consciousness. University of Illinois Press. ISBN 9780252072017. Retrieved January 15, 2018.

[BK-1] Cheryl Lynette Keyes (2006). Rap Music and Street Consciousness. University of Illinois Press. ISBN 9780252072017. Retrieved January 15, 2018.

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