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The Making of Tales - I Gave You Power

Season 2 E 8 • 08/15/2019

Nas's bars are turned into a story about gun violence.

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An aminated DMX stages on a white van in front of a crowd on Once Upon a Time on Tales.
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This Never-Before-Heard Story About DMX Will Have Fans Missing The Good Days Of Hip-Hop
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We'll set the scene: It was a performance in North Carolina and involved a big a** truck.
10/21/2017
Actors Petyon Alex Smith and Rhyon Nicole Brown on set of episode 106 of BET's Tales.
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Take A Look Inside How The Tasha Smith-Directed Episode 6 Of 'Tales' Got Made
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10/30/2017
Jim Jones behind the scenes on set of BET's 'TALES'.
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Exclusive Look Behind The Scenes Of The Season Finale Of Tales
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Plus, find out which actress and 'Love & Basketball' star is part of the cast.
11/22/2017
Elijah Kelley and Draya on set of BET.
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The Making of Tales - Brothers
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Sonny Lorenzo and Irv Gotti discuss casting for Tales, and Draya Michele, Elijah Kelley, Isaiah Washington and Thomas Q. Jones talk about their roles on Brothers.
06/25/2019
Irv "Gotti" Lorenzo, creator of BET's scripted anthology series Tales, gives fans a behind-the-scenes preview of Season 2's second episode featuring Migos and Gucci Mane.
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The Making of Tales - Slippery
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Irv Gotti gives fans a behind-the-scenes preview of Season 2's second episode featuring Migos and Gucci Mane.
07/03/2019
EP Irv Gotti on set of season 2 of BET's TALES.
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The Making of Tales - My Life
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Grace Byers, Morocco Omari and Chasity Saunders offer insight into their roles on the episode inspired by Mary J. Blige's song "My Life" and talk about director Tasha Smith.
07/11/2019
Tristan Mack Wilds and Hassan Johnson on season 2 of BET's TALES.
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The Making of Tales - Deep Cover
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Irv Gotti talks about the Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg song that inspired the episode and Robert Munic, Tristan Mack Wilds and Hassan Johnson explain the premise.
07/18/2019
Justine Skye and Lil Duval on season 2 of BET's TALES.
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The Making of Tales - Bodak Yellow
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Irv Gotti, Justine Skye, Romeo Miller, Lil Duval, Rasheeda and Ellie Foumbi delve into the details of this episode inspired by Cardi B's hit "Bodak Yellow."
07/25/2019
Bella Thorne and Brandon Thomas Lee on season 2 of BET's TALES.
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The Making of Tales - XO Tour Llif3
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Irv Gotti gives a behind-the-scenes look at XO Tour Llif3, and Bella Thorne, Brandon Thomas Lee, Juwan Chapman and more talk about being cast in the episode.
08/01/2019
Still of Brad T. Jordan as Buddy from BET's "Tales" episode 207 - My Mind Playing Tricks on Me. (Photo: BET)
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The Making of Tales - My Mind Playing Tricks on Me
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Mo McRae and Brad "Scarface" Jordan give an inside look at the episode inspired by the Geto Boys song "Mind Playing Tricks on Me."
08/08/2019
Nas's bars are turned into a story about gun violence.
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The Making of Tales - I Gave You Power
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Director Benny Boom talks about drawing inspiration from Nas's lyrics, and the cast discusses their characters and the episode's message about gun violence.
08/15/2019
Still of Amin Joseph as David and KJ Smith as Billie from BET's "Tales" episode 209 - Ex Factor. (Photo: BET)
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The Making of Tales - Story of 3
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Irv Gotti shares why Lauryn Hill's single "Ex-Factor" is tailor-made for Tales, and Nefertite Nguvu, KJ Smith and Tyler Lepley break down the episode's romantic story line.
08/22/2019
Burgundi Baker on Season 2 of BET's Tales 2019.
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The Making of Tales - Moonlight
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Irving Lorenzo, Birgundi Baker, Odiseas Georgiadis, Uriel J. Winfree III, Rikki Woodlin and Bryan Barber discuss the episode inspired by XXXTentacion's song "Moonlight."
08/29/2019
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North Carolina, Pt. 1
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Irv Gotti kicks off his open talent search in Raleigh, NC, where he encounters a wide range of confident performers and genuine talents like Kali Wood and Snipe Luciano.
05/31/2022
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North Carolina, Pt. 2
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Irv continues his superstar scouting in Raleigh, NC, challenging finalists Snipe Luciano, Kali Wood and FIU Snacks to freestyle on the spot.
06/02/2022
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Richmond, Pt. 1
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Irv has a hard time narrowing down his picks in Richmond, VA, when he meets the confident and ambitious Amala, the lyrically gifted LT, and several other talented rappers and performers.
06/07/2022
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Richmond, Pt.2
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With the final three performers from Richmond, VA, chosen, Irv challenges Flawless, Amala and LT to deliver a freestyle that can put them over the top.
06/09/2022
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Finale, Pt. 1
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Irv plans to have Amala and Snacks face off at his home, but he's taken by surprise when one of them is a no-show.
06/16/2022
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Finale, Pt. 2
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After one of the finalists fails to show up, Irv crowns the winner and brings them into the studio to record a track that will be featured on Season 3 of Tales.
06/21/2022
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