Debra Lee, CEO BET @ BET Hip Hop Awards 07 Live Red Carpet

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Debra Lee stops and talks to BlackTree TV and discusses Jena 6, Programming, and Hip Hop vs. America.

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Kanye West, Nelly, Common, Dr. Cornel West, MC Lyte, David Banner, Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, Lil' Wayne, Soulja Boy and Hurricane Chris, Among Others, Brought Style, Substance and Swagger to the BET HIP HOP AWARDS 2007
Hosted by Katt Williams, with Appearances by LL Cool J, Ciara, Wyclef Jean, Keyshia Cole, Jermaine Dupri, Hill Harper, Lauren London, Lil Mama, Lil Boosie, Dizzee Rascal, Twista, Phonte, Kardinal Offishal, Stat Quo, Cee-Lo, Melyssa Ford, Rocsi, Terrence,
KRS-One Received the "I Am Hip Hop" Icon Award
Two of the Jena 6 Expressed Thanks to the Hip Hop Nation for Its Mobilization and Support

ATLANTA, Oct. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Featuring talented lyricists, infectious beats, crowd-pleasing performances and powerful affirmations of unity, the BET HIP HOP AWARDS 2007 celebrated the universal appeal of hip hop at Atlanta's Civic Center on Saturday, October 13. Hosted by actor/comedian Katt Williams, the two-hour awards show will premiere on BET Wednesday, October 17 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

Kanye West kicked off the night performing two hits from his new album Graduation, "Can't Tell Me Nothing" and "Good Life," which immediately brought the audience to their feet. Crowd favorite Lil' Wayne world premiered a new song, the fiery "Gossip," which had fans mesmerized, and Nelly didn't hold anything back for his world premiere of "Go Lil Mama," bringing out an entire female drumline to accompany his dancers.

Hurricane Chris represented Louisiana with his catchy and entertaining performance of "Ay Bay Bay", and was later joined by fellow Louisiana rep Lil Boosie performing "Wipe Me Down." Common showed off his smooth lyrical prowess with "Drivin' Me Wild," while Playaz Circle featuring Lil' Wayne and surprise guest Ludacris (who wrote his verse especially for this performance) brought "Duffle Bag Boy" to the stage. Though T.I. was absent, Wyclef Jean, DJ Drama, Alfamega and Busta Rhymes held him down, performing a special set, including an ode to free speech and T.I.'s "Hurt." Rounding out the night was Soulja Boy, whose "Crank That" performance featured Superman capes and the wildly popular dance -- with countless audience members dancing along with him.

In addition to its sizzling performances, the BET HIP HOP AWARDS 2007 was, in essence, an extension of BET News' recent special HIP HOP VS. AMERICA, offering insights into the state of hip hop today. The show featured appearances by David Banner, MC Lyte and Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, who shared the reasons why they love hip hop. Katt Williams, host for the second year in a row, once again delivered with hilarious and smart commentary, while the influential Dr. Cornel West presented the "I Am Hip Hop" Icon Award to living hip hop legend KRS-One. Also participating in the BET HIP HOP AWARDS 2007 were two of the young men of the Jena 6, Carwin Jones and Bryant Purvis, who presented the Video of the Year award and thanked the hip hop community for its support.

THE BET HIP HOP AWARDS 2007 is sponsored by General Motors and Alltel Wireless.


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[mishalo]

Meet Debra Lee, the VIACOM employee who made a fortune by marketing negative stereotypes about her own culture on Black Embarrassment Television.

Why they even call it BET if it's VIACOM? VIACOM is huge monopoly and manipulated music charts until the age of Youtube. They own ALL cable entertainment channels in US, and hire sell outs like Lee to market crap to people. Luckily technology allows us to decide for ourselves what we like.

[shoju0099]

She is secretly hell bent on the DESTRUCTION OF BLLLLLACK PEOPLE!!!! This is Mrs. Sleevil

[TheEaglesfanindc]

yea u not a 24 hour news show U NOT A 24 HOUR MUSIC VIDEO STATION NO MORE EITHER U USED TO BE WELL HIP HOP DEAD SO IM NOT REALLY TRIPPIN OFF THAT

[TheEaglesfanindc]

this the bitch that killed BET wow

[TABULOUS1]

I should probably just make it easy on myself & bypass ALL of the BET-related posts, huh? *rofl*

Let's just suffice it to say that the comment section is very refreshing on this particular post. I'm enlightened to see a generation of Brothers & Sisters who seem 2care 4a change.... Ok. They've said enough 4us all, so I'll move on 2the next video-- well, the next non-BET-related video, that is: lolol

[mightyblack1]

WE SUPPOSE TO LET BET OFF THE HOOK BECAUSE OF THE FEW GOOD THINGS THAT THEY DO AND ALLOW THEM TO SHOW BAD IMAGE OF OUR PEOPLE.A FEW OF THE SHOWS I CAN GO ALONG WITH BUT TOO MANY STUPID SHOWS AND MINSTEL SHOW MUSIC VIDEOS.

[MsLexiLex]

To Debra Lee >> Shut the fuck up bitch!

[anonymousQ45]

watch the boondocks BET episode funny funny shxt 

[greatbydesign33]

It's not just her - she is just the front face being paid to sell her people out - but she is getting orders from the top.

[cancersign1]

Fire Debra Lee. BOYCOTT BET!!!

[rokhamdagamer81]

She's a disgrace to BET.