BET: Uncut

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BET: Uncut was a television program aired by Black Entertainment Television. The music video program contained highly sexualized imagery. Because of its content, the show was rated TV-MA and accompanied by an on-air message stating that it is not suitable for children under the age of 17. The show aired on Wednesdays through Fridays at 3 a.m. EST. Though some of the videos were from well-known hip hop artists, most were from lesser-known artists, and the production value of the videos was often quite poor.

Its last episode aired on July 8, 2006 and was hosted by Jermaine Dupri.

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[edit] Controversy

While the videos are lightly censored, its content has been the focus of controversy. For example, MSNBC has reported that even some hip-hop artists such as Big Boi of Outkast thought the show was distasteful and could constitute soft porn.[1] Likewise, individuals affiliated with historically black institutions such as Spelman College and Essence Magazine have publicly stated that the erotic imagery of the show falls outside of acceptable standards. [2] Regardless, the show maintained a degree of popularity.

[edit] List of artists and songs appearing on the show

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ "BET provides more 'exposure' for music videos". MSNBC. 2004-04-15. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4671829/. Retrieved 2008-07-07. 
  2. ^ "It's raw. It's raunchy.". The News & Observer Publishing Company. 2006-01-01. http://www.newsobserver.com/690/v-print/story/383794.html. Retrieved 2008-07-07. 

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