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29 Urbannovations

BET Awards-Inspired Gathering of All Things Hip-Hop

— June 29, 2009 — Pop Culture
The BET Awards bring the hip-hop community together to celebrate the year in urban music and last night’s show did just that.

The BET Awards aren’t the most watched awards show on the planet, but for those who do watch the show, they are seldom disappointed.

This collection of all things hip-hop is very similar to the gathering of the urban community that makes up the prestigious BET Awards. From hip-hop taxidermy to Canadian rap sensations, here are 30 Urbannovations.
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Viral Canadian Rap Sensations
Viral Canadian Rap Sensations
Everyday Normal Guy Returns to the Scene With His Entourage
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Politically-Conscious Hip Hop
Politically-Conscious Hip Hop
Ill Doctrine's "A Poem for the Young Voter"
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Shocking Rap Remixes
Shocking Rap Remixes
Lil' Jon Tells 7-Year-Old to Dip it Low in ‘Cooking by the Book&#
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Rapper Documentary Shoots
Rapper Documentary Shoots
Common Profiles Journey to Nylon Magazine Cover Shoot
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Hip Hop Karaoke
Hip Hop Karaoke
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Hip Hoptography
Hip Hoptography
Steve Carty's Thought Provoking Imagery of Rap's Biggest Stars
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Reality Stars as Rappers
Reality Stars as Rappers
Spencer Pratt of 'The Hills' to Release Full-Length Rap Album
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Star Trek Remix Rap
Star Trek Remix Rap
Jean-Luc Picard Stars in His Very Own Space-Aged Music Video
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Hip Hop Meets Luxury
Hip Hop Meets Luxury
High End Hennessy Campaign
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90s Rap Resurrections
90s Rap Resurrections
Death Row Records is Rising from the Dead for Video Games
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Nerdcore Hip Hop
Nerdcore Hip Hop
The Next Stride in the Evolution of Rap
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When Hip Hop and Ballet Collide
When Hip Hop and Ballet Collide
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Retro Rap Burger Promos
Retro Rap Burger Promos
Burger King's SpongeBob SquarePants Kids' Meal Ad
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Hip Hop Grannies
Hip Hop Grannies
Dance Teams for Seniors
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Hip Hop Taxidermy
Hip Hop Taxidermy
Nose Candy by BAST
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Hip Hop Marching Bands
Hip Hop Marching Bands
Drumline Entertainment Fusion
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90's Rap Revivals
90's Rap Revivals
Eminem Lampoons Celebs Like Lindsay Lohan in “We Made You”
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Hip Hop Fuels Surge in Men's Jewelry Market
Hip Hop Fuels Surge in Men's Jewelry Market
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Holy Hip Hop
Holy Hip Hop
Alexander Melamid's Rap Portraits
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Rapper Cognac
Rapper Cognac
Ludacris Adds to the Celebrity Liquor Market With Conjure
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Hip Hop Dating Parodies
Hip Hop Dating Parodies
LL Cool J for Old Spice Swagger
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Rap Star Cartoons
Rap Star Cartoons
Eminem Comes Back as 'The Punisher' for XXL Magazine
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Celeb Bling for Sale
Celeb Bling for Sale
Inaugural 'Hip Hop's Crown Jewels' Auction
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Televised Hip-Hop Therapy
Televised Hip-Hop Therapy
Snoop Dogg Invites Chris Brown and Rihanna on His Talk Show
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Comic Book Rappers
Comic Book Rappers
Eminem Meets The Punisher in Marvel Comics Thriller
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Hip Hop Models
Hip Hop Models
Erykah Badu for Tom Ford's 'White Patchouli' Perfume
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DJ-Inspired Clothing
DJ-Inspired Clothing
HUMoR Fashion Line Challenges the Hip Hop Image
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