Vyvx Upsouth Center Satellite Video Feed: Hip Hop Stars Kanye West, Common, T.I., Lil' Wayne, Nelly and Soulja Boy Shine at the Bet Hip Hop Awards 2007 Premiering Wednesday, October 17th at 8 PM ET/PT

Vyvx Upsouth Center Satellite Video Feed: Hip Hop Stars Kanye West, Common, T.I., Lil' Wayne, Nelly and Soulja Boy Shine at the Bet Hip Hop Awards 2007 Premiering Wednesday, October 17th at 8 PM ET/PT

Wyclef Jean, Keyshia Cole, Cassidy, Dizzee Rascal, DJ Premiere, Joell Ortiz, Kardinal Offishall, Lil' Mama, Phonte, Ras Kass and Status Quo Will Also Make

                 Appearances, Along with Host Katt Williams                             TWO SATELLITE FEEDS:                  Monday, October 15, 2007                  10:00 - 10:30 AM ET/7:00 - 7:30 AM PT                  GAL 25 c 13                  Uplink: 6185 Horizontal                  Downlink: 3960 Vertical                   Monday, October 15, 2007                  2:00 PM - 2:30 PM ET/11:00 - 11:30 AM PT                  GAL 25 c 13                  Uplink: 6185 Horizontal                  Downlink: 3960 Vertical    (Logo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070716/BETNETWORKSLOGO )  

FORMAT: B-ROLL of show highlights, red carpet arrivals, interviews and other footage.

STORY SUMMARY:

The second annual BET HIP HOP AWARDS 2007 pays homage to urban music artists at the top of their game. If you thought last year's show was unbeatable, then hold on to your seats because BET is back in "Hotlanta" with veteran host actor/comedian Katt Williams, who is sure to deliver a high- energy show filled with hot performances by the best in the business!

The show lineup includes host Katt Williams, Kanye West, Common, T.I., Lil' Wayne, Nelly, Soulja Boy, Wyclef Jean, Keyshia Cole, Cassidy, Dizzee Rascal, DJ Premier, Joell Ortiz, Kardinal Offishall, Lil' Mama, Phonte, Ras Kass, Status Quo, Ciara, Dr. Cornel West, David Banner, Terrence, Hill Harper, and more.

   B-ROLL INCLUDES:   -- Pre-show telecast and highlights   -- Red carpet arrivals   -- Performances by Kanye West, Common, T.I., Lil' Wayne, Nelly and      Soulja Boy   -- Various BET HIP HOP AWARDS presentations and winners   -- Backstage footage/interviews of nominees and presenters   -- Soundbites from BET Networks executives Debra Lee, Reginald Hudlin,      Stephen Hill, and show producers    VIDEO PROVIDED BY:  BET Networks    FOR TECHNICAL INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Vyvx Upsouth at 404-638-2000   FOR HARD COPY CALL: Echo Hattix of Echoing Soundz at 818-787-7633  

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Source: BET Networks

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