5 Things We Want To See On 'BET Uncut'
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.
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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.
Recruit A Host
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
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?
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.
