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5 Things We Want To See On 'BET Uncut'

August 10, 2015 - 4:33 pm by Mark Braboy

The infamous late night video show will finally make its return after a nine-year hiatus. Here are some last-minute pitches.

Strip clubs and sensationalism have been in hip-hop's DNA for a long, long time, and BET played its part by rolling its late night hip-hop video show, BET Uncut, showcasing some of hottest and rawest videos from your daily rotation. It’s also home to Nelly’s epic classic "Tip Drill," a cut that every thug and pre-pubescent youngster had on VHS for obvious reasons.

On Tuesday (Aug. 11), BET Uncut will make its return after the series finale of The Game. More than just a hub for booty-shaking visuals, it served as an outlet for underground artists and up-and-comers to showcase their explicit visuals before yelling “Wooorrrrlllllddddstaaaarrrrrr!!!!!” was even a thing.

READ: Twerk Teams Unite: BET’s ‘Uncut’ Set To Return To Television

Times have changed in the nine years since its last aiting but now, it’s time for BET to capitalize on it and freshen up the product. Here's some pitches to BET that can help upgrade the show for the uninitiated.

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Recruit A Host
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Recruit A Host

Uncut’s most memorable episodes have always featured special hosts on location such as Lil Jon and G-Unit. So why not have the undisputed king of BET Uncut and creator of arguably the freakiest music video of all time, Nelly, as a guest host? He already has his show Nellyville on the network and is a star on Real Husbands of Hollywood, so another check won't kill him.
Video Diversity
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Video Diversity

Contrary to popular belief, BET Uncut featured more than booty-shaking videos. 50 Cent’s “Many Men” and Afroman’s classic jam “Because I Got High” were featured due to their violent content and marijuana usage. If it was around only a few years ago, would it have been nice to see Chief Keef’s “I Don’t Like”, King Louie’s “Till I Meet Selena” or Wale’s “Girls on Drugs” videos in their full raw glory. Jelly rotation is lovely, but it would be awesome to see other types of videos featured too. 

Partner with World Star Hip Hop
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Partner with World Star Hip Hop

In the absence of BET Uncut, World Star Hip Hop has taken the crown as the sole proprietor of ratchet. It would be great for business to link up with WSHH for a viral takeover, on-screen and off. 

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Interviews

A whole show dedicated to music videos may not hold Generation Y's attention span for longer than a tweet so spicing it up with interviews would be clutch. Maybe, even a cameo or five from thirst trap queens like Deelishis, Maliah Michaels, Tahiry and Amber Rose. Talk and twerk, anyone? 

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Where Are They Now? Segment

Outside of big-name artists, both mainstream and indy, a throwback salute to rap stars who have may have been M.I.A. for a minute would drum up interest. What happened to artists like Joker Da Bailbondsman, Waxamillion, and The Mighty Casey? These are questions that may need answers.

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