Exclusive Access: Freestyle Friday with Judges Talib Kweli, Amadeus and Boi-1da

Freestyle Friday with Talib Kweli, Amadeus and aBoi-1da

Lets Go - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Lets Go - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Whoa There - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Whoa There - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Ok Now - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Ok Now - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Lets Go - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Lets Go - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

So Cool - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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So Cool - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Hats Off - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Hats Off - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Nice - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Nice - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Sweet - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Sweet - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

On Break - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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On Break - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Here We Go - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Here We Go - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Boi-1da - Drake's "0-100" was one of the biggest rap tracks of the year and Boi-1da was the man responsible for it. He also co-produced Drizzy's "How About Now" and "6 God," in addition to working the boards for Tinashe's "Cold Sweat" and ScHoolboy Q's "Yay Yay." It's what the Toronto-bred producer does!(Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Chillin - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Talib Kweli, @TalibKweli - Tweet: "As much as I want to play Israel, I have decided not to in solidarity with Palestinians who will not have access to my show..."Known to be anti-apartheid, brother Kweli cancels his participation in an Israeli music festival that he was set to play alongside the likes of Wyclef Jean, citing mistreatment of Palestinian citizens at the hands of Israelites.    (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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The Truth - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Salute - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Salute - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Smooth - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Smooth - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Whoa There - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Whoa There - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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I Got This - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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I Got This - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Cheers - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Cheers - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Oh My - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Oh My - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Exit Left - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Exit Left - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Got It - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Got It - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Deliver - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Deliver - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Hold Up - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Hold Up - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

You Got It - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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You Got It - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Thumbs Up - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Thumbs Up - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

I hear ya - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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I hear ya - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Holla At Me - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Holla At Me - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Making Moves - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Making Moves - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

What A Beat - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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What A Beat - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Listen Up - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Listen Up - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Take Your Time - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Take Your Time - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Wonderful - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Wonderful - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Got It - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Got It - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Who Me? - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Who Me? - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Ready? - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Ready? - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Lovely - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Lovely - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Shoe Game - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Shoe Game - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

So You Telling Me... - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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So You Telling Me... - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Nice - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Nice - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Lay Low - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Lay Low - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

I See You - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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I See You - 106 & Park, March 8, 2013. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Talib Kweli: October 3 - The Black Star rapper turns 38.  (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Gifted

Photo By Photo: John Ricard / BET