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50 Cent of G-Unit, Takes over BET's Rap City May 29 - June 2, 2007

    NEW YORK, /PRNewswire/ -- Do not adjust your television sets, 50
Cent will be taking over as celebrity host for RAP CITY, beginning May 29,
2007 through June 2, 2007 @ 5 p.m./ET. In the midst of promoting his third
album entitled, "Curtis" and getting ready for a ground-breaking
performance at this year's BET AWARDS '07, multi-platinum recording artist
50 Cent breaks all the rules and creates history during his reign on RAP
CITY this Black Music Month.

    What exactly can RAP CITY viewers look forward to with Curtis in
charge? Expect an all-star lineup of guests including G-UNIT star, Tony
Yayo; the legendary lyricist KRS-One; hip-hop pioneer Marley Marl and
well-renowned DJ Whoo Kid on the turntables. Of course it wouldn't be a RAP
CITY show without the top rap videos in the country and a few surprises
throughout the week. 50 Cent also sits down with political activist and BET
correspondent, Jeff Johnson to discuss all the current "hot" topics
affecting the nation of hip- hop. Touching topics, like the use of the
"N-word," diversity in rap music, a variety of issues facing the hip-hop
community, views on Master P and more- Jeff spares no question and 50
doesn't back down in response. Tune in to see 50 Cent unplugged ... only on
BET.
    Making its debut in 1989, RAP CITY, is the longest-running rap show in
history, providing a full hour of music videos, guest DJ's and celebrity
guest appearances. Airing Monday thru Friday at 5:00 pm/ ET, the show is an
exclusive showcase for hip hop music videos and features interviews with
the most highlighted rap stars of the moment along with memorable
freestyles from artists. It's a "must-see" week of RAP CITY - tune in May
29th for the takeover!
    ABOUT BET

    BET Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom, Inc. (NYSE: VIA and VIA.B), is
the leading provider of media and entertainment for African Americans and
consumers of Black culture on a global basis. The primary BET cable network
reaches more than 84 million households and can be seen in the United
States, Canada and the Caribbean. BET Digital Networks -- BET J, BET
Gospel, and BET Hip-Hop -- are brands that combine to serve a broader and
more diverse audience than the core network. BET.com is the number one
internet destination for the target audiences. BET Mobile delivers music,
gaming, and video content to the target audiences on wireless devices
across virtually all service providers. BET Event Productions is a
full-scale event management and production company with festivals and live
events spanning the globe. BET International delivers BET content to the
consumers of Black culture around the world. BET Networks inspires its
audiences to make a difference in their lives and communities with a series
of impactful pro-social initiatives under the Touch BET umbrella.

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