Exclusive Portraits of the Next Generation at SXSW

Click on to see the upstart talent we caught up with.

Under the Radar - This year SXSW hosted Jay-Z, Kanye West, 50 Cent, Eminem, Lil Wayne and the list goes on. But SXSW is known for showcasing up-and-coming talents. We caught up with a few of the next generation's game changers. Philly rapper Chiddy Bang was among the upstart talent that we shot. Check it out. (Photo:  Candice Lawler / BET)

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Under the Radar - This year SXSW hosted Jay-Z, Kanye West, 50 Cent, Eminem, Lil Wayne and the list goes on. But SXSW is known for showcasing up-and-coming talents. We caught up with a few of the next generation's game changers. Philly rapper Chiddy Bang was among the upstart talent that we shot. Check it out. (Photo:  Candice Lawler / BET)

In the Cut - Philly rapper Chiddy Bang posts up backstage. (Photo:  Candice Lawler / BET)

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In the Cut - Philly rapper Chiddy Bang posts up backstage. (Photo:  Candice Lawler / BET)

Photo By Photo:  Candice Lawler / BET

Partners in Rhyme - Chiddy Bang and Xaphoon Jones put their game faces on for the camera. (Photo:  Candice Lawler / BET)

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Partners in Rhyme - Chiddy Bang and Xaphoon Jones put their game faces on for the camera. (Photo:  Candice Lawler / BET)

Photo By Photo:  Candice Lawler / BET

Time to Shine - Never far behind, Chiddy Bang's DJ, producer and longtime friend Xaphoon Jones gets his solo shot.  (Photo:  Candice Lawler / BET)

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Time to Shine - Never far behind, Chiddy Bang's DJ, producer and longtime friend Xaphoon Jones gets his solo shot.  (Photo:  Candice Lawler / BET)

Presidential Swag - Straight from his White House performance Gary Clark Jr. arrives at SXSW. (Photo:  Candice Lawler / BET)

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Presidential Swag - Straight from his White House performance Gary Clark Jr. arrives at SXSW. (Photo:  Candice Lawler / BET)

Photo By Photo:  Candice Lawler / BET

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Something New - Austin native Gary Clark Jr. brought his blend of rock, soul and blues to the hometown stage.  (Photo:  Candice Lawler / BET)

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Something New - Austin native Gary Clark Jr. brought his blend of rock, soul and blues to the hometown stage.  (Photo:  Candice Lawler / BET)

Leader of the New School - Considered by many to be the leader of the rock scene in Austin, Gary Clark Jr. stakes his claim on the title. (Photo:  Candice Lawler / BET)

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Leader of the New School - Considered by many to be the leader of the rock scene in Austin, Gary Clark Jr. stakes his claim on the title. (Photo:  Candice Lawler / BET)

Lights, Camera, Action! - The next Brit invasion Lady Leshurr clocked in some camera time with us.  (Photo:  Candice Lawler / BET)

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Lights, Camera, Action! - The next Brit invasion Lady Leshurr clocked in some camera time with us.  (Photo:  Candice Lawler / BET)

Photo By Photo:  Candice Lawler / BET

Not Another Barbie - With her rapid fire flow in tow, Lady Leshurr gave the rap fans in the U.S. a taste of what the blokes in the U.K. love about her. (Photo:  Candice Lawler / BET)

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Not Another Barbie - With her rapid fire flow in tow, Lady Leshurr gave the rap fans in the U.S. a taste of what the blokes in the U.K. love about her. (Photo:  Candice Lawler / BET)

Warm Welcome - Her high-power performance at this year's SXSW festival marked Lady Leshurr's debut in the United States. (Photo:  Candice Lawler / BET)

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Warm Welcome - Her high-power performance at this year's SXSW festival marked Lady Leshurr's debut in the United States. (Photo:  Candice Lawler / BET)

Photo By Photo:  Candice Lawler / BET

UnLESHed - While at SXSW, Lady Leshurr performed tracks from her latest EP Off the Lesh.(Photo:  Candice Lawler / BET)

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UnLESHed - While at SXSW, Lady Leshurr performed tracks from her latest EP Off the Lesh.(Photo:  Candice Lawler / BET)