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Aired: August 1988-August 1995
When White America realized hip-hop could be a cash cow, MTV executives jumped on the bandwagon to capitalize on the now burgeoning music genre. The show was hosted by comedy duo Ed Lover and Dre and soon competed against Music Video Box and BET’s Rap City for hip-hop fans across the country.
10 Great Music TV Shows Then And Now was originally published on theurbandaily.com