I was planning on settling down last night and catching the BET Hip-Hop Awards, but it didn’t feel right since they slighted us and, more importantly, Contra™ in his own backyard.  But while out making moves, I realized I really only wanted to see the ciphers any way and save watching the actual show for one of the countless times they’ll replay it.  That way the family will have something to watch on Thanksgiving in between games.  So if you like me and went on with your life and need to catch up or you want to revisit what I assume were the best ten minutes of the awards, check the videos & audio below. Read the rest of this entry »

After Gotty™ attended the BET Awards in LA and returned with a stellar recap, we figured gaining media & press credentials to the 2009 BET Hip-Hop Awards — being filmed in my backyard this weekend — would be an easier draw for the Crew. We dutifully submitted our requests and sat back waiting. Two weeks later, we received a response.

Request denied.

Neither shaken nor stirred, we took the time to reflect. Reflection on the importance of BET and it’s “Hip-Hop Awards.” Self-reflection on our own thoughts, actions and rise to e-prominence; things that may have caused BET to deny our request.

In the process, we came up with 10 likely reasons why we weren’t permitted admission into the greatest Hip-Hop awards show ever.

1. Jesse H. and TC combined would’ve superseded their allotted malt liquor budget.

2. They’re still salty about the way LC left the station when they fired her from being the voice of Ms. Cita.

3. Because they only allowed in the Top 10 of Vibe’s Top Hip-Hop blogs. “Fuck #12″ was their initial response.

4. They read Contra’s™ “Until BET Is Taken Off The Air” post. Read the rest of this entry »