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BET presents “Ladies First: Rap’s Biggest Stars who Paved the Way”

“Watch as we celebrate the contributions of rap legends like Queen Latifah, Salt -n- Pepa, Missy Elliott, Lil Kim and more who have paved the way for female rappers in hip hop music.” – BET

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Coming ahead of Soul Train Awards ’21, the BET Network has shared a new video taking a look “Ladies First: Rap’s Biggest Stars Who Paved The Way.”

“Watch as we celebrate the contributions of rap legends like Queen Latifah, Salt -n- Pepa, Missy Elliott, Lil Kim and more who have paved the way for female rappers in hip hop music.” – BET

Just yesterday, BET announced the hosts of the 2021 Soul Train Awards, taking place from a new location, the Apollo in New York City, with co-hosts Tisha Campbell and Tichina Arnold. Celebrating the best in soul music and the iconic television show’s 50th anniversary, the “Soul Train Awards” recognizes the best in soul, R&B, and hip-hop from both established industry legends and the next generation of promising artists.

The 2021 Soul Train Awards premieres Sunday, November 28 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on BET and BET Her.

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