Q-Tip Calls On Fans To Help Get Video Played On BET

iTzMe · 10-02-2008, 06:21 PM

His new song is called “Gettin’ Up” and fittingly Q-Tip is calling on his fans to do just that. And take a stand while they’re at it.

The A Tribe Called Quest front man took to his MySpace blog and asked that his fans help him work toward getting his video aired on BET’s 106 & Park.

“[BET] kinda played me,” the rapper wrote.

Tip explains how he tried to have his video listed to be voted on by 106 & Park, however the clip was never placed among the poll. He cites the network telling him the video was “different.” Although Tip makes it clear he’s not slighting the network, he is asking for his fans to support his having taken a chance.

“I have been doing my music for a long time and I want to continue,” he wrote. “But when you are a real artist and you take chances, which my whole career is based on, you have to force your way through to be effective sometimes. BET feels my video is “different” meaning it doesn’t fit. I want to change that. My video “Gettin’ Up” was posted four days ago and is already over 100,000 views thanks to you! Now let’s take this to the mainstream. A win for me is a win for Lupe, Mos Def, D’Angelo, The Roots, the Cool Kids, Pacific Division, J-Dilla, etc. If BET is forced to play it when it’s time for other artists of our nature to [get] play it will be easier.”—

Source: XXL

Cashvillian · 10-02-2008, 07:16 PM

BET is part of the reason Hip-Hop is dying. They only play Pop Rap and stuff like that. They need a show that's devoted to up-and-coming rappers and REAL Hip-Hop.

iTzMe · 10-02-2008, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cashvillian

BET is part of the reason Hip-Hop is dying. They only play Pop Rap and stuff like that. They need a show that's devoted to up-and-coming rappers and REAL Hip-Hop.

yeah man i agree

I.C.U! · 10-02-2008, 08:23 PM

HaaH...I guess B.E.T. got the message..."Gettin Up" is on the list now...

It's listed right below the Porscha Coleman ft. 3-6 Mafia song.

anzee11 · 10-02-2008, 11:17 PM

I don't think Q-Tip will win that battle with BET, but at least they canceled Rap City. That's a positive step though.

nwoite13 · 10-03-2008, 06:21 PM

no it is not a positive step when bet cancled rap city . rap city getting cancled is a negative step in hip hop.we have no rap show anymore & that is bad thing not a good thing ,stupid

anzee11 · 10-03-2008, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nwoite13

no it is not a positive step when bet cancled rap city . rap city getting cancled is a negative step in hip hop.we have no rap show anymore & that is bad thing not a good thing ,stupid

For the video that they play is the reason why it's a positive step for BET. If they were to balance out the videos instead of banning certain Hip Hop videos for being 'too intelligent for BET', then we can agree to what I said, but you just don't get it, stupid.

And why is your name the most common name on my homepage? You seem to be my biggest fan. No Homo kid. I like pussy.

kingV · 10-03-2008, 10:03 PM

q tip has fans?

Smithilberry · 10-03-2008, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cashvillian

BET is part of the reason Hip-Hop is dying. They only play Pop Rap and stuff like that. They need a show that's devoted to up-and-coming rappers and REAL Hip-Hop.

word... and that would be cool (the show idea).....

Boogie 416 · 10-03-2008, 11:35 PM

[QUOTE=Cashvillian;3595255]BET is part of the reason Hip-Hop is dying. They only play Pop Rap and stuff like that. They need a show that's devoted to up-and-coming rappers and REAL Hip-Hop.

Lmao the irony

nwoite13 · 10-08-2008, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by anzee11

For the video that they play is the reason why it's a positive step for BET. If they were to balance out the videos instead of banning certain Hip Hop videos for being 'too intelligent for BET', then we can agree to what I said, but you just don't get it, stupid.

And why is your name the most common name on my homepage? You seem to be my biggest fan. No Homo kid. I like pussy.

did you even read what i said ,stupid . . i never said anything about the video . so you are the one who does not get . i know more about hip hop then you will ever know . i have been listening & living since 1982 . I said it is not a positive step when bet cancled rap city . rap city getting cancled is a negative step in hip hop.we have no rap show anymore & that is bad thing not a good thing ,stupid. your home page ? i don't even know your home page ,fag .so i don't think you are talking to right person,stupid. so shut up with your stupid homo new school bullshit. litle boiy i am not gayy like & i have never been to your home page ,fag . so get off my website know . you are not welcome here at all,fag.

anzee11 · 10-08-2008, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nwoite13

did you even read what i said ,stupid . . i never said anything about the video . so you are the one who does not get . i know more about hip hop then you will ever know . i have been listening & living since 1982 . I said it is not a positive step when bet cancled rap city . rap city getting cancled is a negative step in hip hop.we have no rap show anymore & that is bad thing not a good thing ,stupid. your home page ? i don't even know your home page ,fag .so i don't think you are talking to right person,stupid. so shut up with your stupid homo new school bullshit. litle boiy i am not gayy like & i have never been to your home page ,fag . so get off my website know . you are not welcome here at all,fag.

Wow this ebeefing is getting very serious for you. Calm down. What got Rap City cancelled was the video content. If you remember, a lot of corporate sponsors pulled their ads from the show because it displays violence. So therefore BET had no choice to cancel the show I'm talking about the videos they play you idiot. You really have a mental block in your head or something.

The interview sessions with Q45, I'm cool with that, but for someone like you, listening and breathing Hip-Hop since 82, you just don't get it. You and I can agree that the video content sucks because there is no balance. It don't have to be all Dirty South dance videos or all backpack videos.

nwoite13 · 10-08-2008, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anzee11

Wow this ebeefing is getting very serious for you. Calm down. What got Rap City cancelled was the video content. If you remember, a lot of corporate sponsors pulled their ads from the show because it displays violence. So therefore BET had no choice to cancel the show I'm talking about the videos they play you idiot. You really have a mental block in your head or something.

The interview sessions with Q45, I'm cool with that, but for someone like you, listening and breathing Hip-Hop since 82, you just don't get it. You and I can agree that the video content sucks because there is no balance. It don't have to be all Dirty South dance videos or all backpack videos.

i do get it but i would not give up rap city for anything .how don't i get it when i Know more & seen more of hip hop then most people on here & you?. screw the video content bullshit. the world has become too damn P.C. we had the same video content in late 80's & 90's on yo mtv rap & rap city & no one complained. screw stupid corporate sponsors. the world is volient anyways & they are just trying to hide & act like it is not real at all.no everything in this world is postive. i can agree with you that they do play too much downsouth & florida rap. that is all of Q45's fault. Q45 needs to get off the downsouth's dick.i understand what you said about balance.rap city has sucked since bigg tigger & the basment & when B.E.t was bought by vicom.

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iTzMe Punch Line King Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,987 Repped: 1,061 Repped 2,656 Times in 363 Posts Neg Reps: 24 Neg Repped at 11 Times in 8 Posts	Q-Tip Calls On Fans To Help Get Video Played On BET Q-Tip Calls On Fans To Help Get Video Played On BET His new song is called “Gettin’ Up” and fittingly Q-Tip is calling on his fans to do just that. And take a stand while they’re at it. The A Tribe Called Quest front man took to his MySpace blog and asked that his fans help him work toward getting his video aired on BET’s 106 & Park. “[BET] kinda played me,” the rapper wrote. Tip explains how he tried to have his video listed to be voted on by 106 & Park, however the clip was never placed among the poll. He cites the network telling him the video was “different.” Although Tip makes it clear he’s not slighting the network, he is asking for his fans to support his having taken a chance. “I have been doing my music for a long time and I want to continue,” he wrote. “But when you are a real artist and you take chances, which my whole career is based on, you have to force your way through to be effective sometimes. BET feels my video is “different” meaning it doesn’t fit. I want to change that. My video “Gettin’ Up” was posted four days ago and is already over 100,000 views thanks to you! Now let’s take this to the mainstream. A win for me is a win for Lupe, Mos Def, D’Angelo, The Roots, the Cool Kids, Pacific Division, J-Dilla, etc. If BET is forced to play it when it’s time for other artists of our nature to [get] play it will be easier.”— Source: XXL __________________ "Cool As AC Cuz The Heat Secure Me"- Bank$ aka The PLK

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Cashvillian Veteran Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cashville, Ten-a-key Posts: 1,222 Repped: 20 Repped 94 Times in 46 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 6 Times in 5 Posts	BET is part of the reason Hip-Hop is dying. They only play Pop Rap and stuff like that. They need a show that's devoted to up-and-coming rappers and REAL Hip-Hop. __________________

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I.C.U! Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 572 Repped: 145 Repped 87 Times in 46 Posts Neg Reps: 1 Neg Repped at 2 Times in 2 Posts	HaaH...I guess B.E.T. got the message..."Gettin Up" is on the list now... It's listed right below the Porscha Coleman ft. 3-6 Mafia song. __________________

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anzee11 Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,252 Repped: 389 Repped 77 Times in 48 Posts Neg Reps: 14 Neg Repped at 3 Times in 3 Posts	I don't think Q-Tip will win that battle with BET, but at least they canceled Rap City. That's a positive step though.

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nwoite13 Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: ST LOUIS ILL. Posts: 3,122 Repped: 1,315 Repped 1 Time in 1 Post Neg Reps: 219 Neg Repped at 26 Times in 22 Posts	no it is not a positive step when bet cancled rap city . rap city getting cancled is a negative step in hip hop.we have no rap show anymore & that is bad thing not a good thing ,stupid

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kingV Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 44 Repped: 0 Repped 4 Times in 3 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	q tip has fans?

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Boogie 416 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Toronto ON Posts: 157 Repped: 44 Repped 1 Time in 1 Post Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	[QUOTE=Cashvillian;3595255]BET is part of the reason Hip-Hop is dying. They only play Pop Rap and stuff like that. They need a show that's devoted to up-and-coming rappers and REAL Hip-Hop. Lmao the irony