Name: 106 & Park
Released: 2000-09-11
Rating: 5.7
Cast: Meagan Good, Shad Moss

The show that decided hip-hop's hottest videos before YouTube killed the countdown.

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Latest Episode

Season 6 • Episode 1208

Latest

Freestyle Friday

Mar 31, 2006

Overview

106 & Park is an American Hip Hop and R&B music video show set up in a countdown format, that airs Monday through Friday at 6/5c on BET. Since its inception, it was the network's #1 rated show.

Content warning

Black cultural gatekeepingdemocratization of famegenerational music divideperformance of authenticity

Standout Aspects

Production

Raw energy of live TV with zero safety net.

Editing

Chaotic cuts between screaming teens and confused artists.

Best for:Background·Friends·Rewatch

Creator

Stephen G. Hill

First AiredSep 11, 2000

StatusEnded

Vibe

Pacefast

Intensityhigh

Tonelight

Feellight

Seasons5·Episodes92

Top Cast

Meagan Good

Self - Hostess

Shad Moss

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

106 & Park was appointment television for Black teens nationwide, creating a shared cultural language before social media fragmented fandoms.

Trivia

The show's famous 'Freestyle Friday' battles launched careers including Jin, who became the first Asian American solo rapper on a major label after winning seven weeks straight.