Backstage at the Hip Hop Vs. America II Taping

MC LYTE - The one and only MC Lyte awaits backstage for the show to start taping. Lyte served as a panelist for the 1st Hip Hop Vs. America show. The female MC is back as the co-host of Hip-Hop Vs. America II.

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MC LYTE - The one and only MC Lyte awaits backstage for the show to start taping. Lyte served as a panelist for the 1st Hip Hop Vs. America show. The female MC is back as the co-host of Hip-Hop Vs. America II.

Jeff Johnson - It's BET's very own Jeff Johnson, back as the host of Hip-Hop Vs. America II. Jeff has got a lot of challenging questions to ask the panelists and he intends on getting some answers.

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Jeff Johnson - It's BET's very own Jeff Johnson, back as the host of Hip-Hop Vs. America II. Jeff has got a lot of challenging questions to ask the panelists and he intends on getting some answers.

Lil' X, David Banner - Ever wondered what David Banner looked like when he was angry? Just watch Hip-Hop Vs. America II when he lost his temper a few times. Here is he giving love to music video director Lil' X.

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Lil' X, David Banner - Ever wondered what David Banner looked like when he was angry? Just watch Hip-Hop Vs. America II when he lost his temper a few times. Here is he giving love to music video director Lil' X.

Deelishis - Don't get it twisted. VH1 reality TV star Deelishis has got something to say. Here she is in her dressing room before the makeup getting ready to let y'all know!

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Deelishis - Don't get it twisted. VH1 reality TV star Deelishis has got something to say. Here she is in her dressing room before the makeup getting ready to let y'all know!

Reverend Rivers - If you don't know who he is yet, you will when you're done watching the show. Rev. Rivers is about to make a name for himself in hip-hop.

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Reverend Rivers - If you don't know who he is yet, you will when you're done watching the show. Rev. Rivers is about to make a name for himself in hip-hop.

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Michael Eric Dyson - Now you know this show wasn't about to go down without Dr. Michael Eric Dyson. Here he is getting his shape up before the show. Hey, an intellectual gotta look right too.

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Michael Eric Dyson - Now you know this show wasn't about to go down without Dr. Michael Eric Dyson. Here he is getting his shape up before the show. Hey, an intellectual gotta look right too.

Lyfe Jennings - He does a lot more than just sing. R&B star Lyfe Jennings was on the panel too, and he has some interesting things to share with you.

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Lyfe Jennings - He does a lot more than just sing. R&B star Lyfe Jennings was on the panel too, and he has some interesting things to share with you.

Reginald Hudlin, Nelson George - BET President Reggie Hudlin takes a moment to pose for a flick with writer/director Nelson George.

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Reginald Hudlin, Nelson George - BET President Reggie Hudlin takes a moment to pose for a flick with writer/director Nelson George.

Beverly Bond (@beverlybond) - The founder of Black Girls Rock! hit Twitter to celebrate the success of Black Girls Rock! TWEET: "GOD IS GOOD! BLACK GIRLS ROCK!! THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR ALL OF THE SUPPORT AND KIND WORDS. BGR! ON BET NOV 7/ 2 SUPPORT TEXT 'IROCK' TO 27138."

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DJ Beverly Bond - Panelist DJ Beverly Bond, founder of Ladies Who Rock, takes a seat in the green room to watch the other panels as they are being taped.

Stic.man and M-1 of dead prez - How can you do a Hip-Hop Vs. America II panel without the likes of dead prez. Here's Stic.man and M-1 back in their dressing room.

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Stic.man and M-1 of dead prez - How can you do a Hip-Hop Vs. America II panel without the likes of dead prez. Here's Stic.man and M-1 back in their dressing room.

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Talib Kweli - Backstage in his dressing room, Talib Kweli is hard at work. This time, Hip Hop Vs. America is not going to go down without the hip-hop intellect of Talib.

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Talib Kweli - Backstage in his dressing room, Talib Kweli is hard at work. This time, Hip Hop Vs. America is not going to go down without the hip-hop intellect of Talib.

Lola - "There is a difference between a video groupie and a video model," says Lola. "I am a video model."

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Lola - "There is a difference between a video groupie and a video model," says Lola. "I am a video model."