They say even a broken clock is right twice a day and Liccle Bow Wow actually may be on to something here.
If you grew up a hip hop and R&B fan, you probably have at least a couple of fond memories attached to BET’s classic 106 & Park. If you witnessed the AJ and Free era of the show, perhaps you were even raised on it. The 14 year run of the countdown show came to an end back in 2015, right along with most of the other musical based content that BET was know for back in the day. Now, it seems all we get is reruns of the same Tyler Perry movies on a weekly basis while the original culture based content of the network seems to be long forgotten…but not by everyone.
Before all the clown like behavior (ie: The Bow Wow Challenge) of recent years, Bow Wow was pretty well respected in the music game. At one point in his career he was called Mr. 106 and Park based on his dominance of the countdown show and it’s young audience and apparently he’s looking to bring that era back. In a series of tweets the “Like You” rapper revealed gheis now aiming to bring back the hit countdown show. Bow Wow says he is meerting with BET and will bring the show back live from Atlanta, which is much different from the original New York based series.
The convo started off with a Clubhouse convo of Bow mentioning how he wants to run BET before spilling over to Twitter. “Yo b@bet yall need to hire me in the office! The people have spoken! I have major plays and ideas that can turn the network around and get back to the formula with a new touch! We need to speak this week,” he tweeted.
He then mentioned his dream list for the network which featured of course bringing 106 back along with classics like Rap City, BET Uncut, College Hill, and even the iconic Cita’s World. Check out the series of tweets below. What do you guys think? While Bow Wow can certainly be corny in his own right, he was around for the golden age of BET and would probably understand what it takes to get it back there. Are you here for it?
My only dream job now is i want to take over BET. I want a high position. I was blessed to host but NOW i want an office. I want to run and come up with content for the network. I know what they missing. All you have to do is LISTEN to the people.
— Bow Wow (@smoss) December 14, 2020
Because BET means so much to me. Hit helped launch careers. Its sad to see where they at. Its sad to see celebs not caring about the awards. Its said that THEY ALWAYS GET TROLLED CONSTANTLY. I see whats missing. They are NOT LISTENING TO THE VIEWERS. it starts there. https://t.co/zqimZJCBEk
— Bow Wow (@smoss) December 14, 2020
BET forgot what made them HOT! The MUSIC!!! breaking artist etc… music shows that mattered. Now its like lifetime. Just a bunch of sitcoms. Do you know the only time there is music on BET IS when there is an award show? Think about that. Like 3 x out the year. Thats crazy!
— Bow Wow (@smoss) December 14, 2020
My dream list for BET:
Rap city is back – hosted by SMACK
106& Park is back – digitally and tv
Since we in a virual world why not bring back Cita but revamped.Im def bringing back – UNCUT (online only)
And should we bring back college hill?
Plus more shows and content.
— Bow Wow (@smoss) December 14, 2020
BET lost the culture! I can get it back. WE can get it back! With adapting to digital as well as tv! And getting back to the music https://t.co/Xy29oOKp3Q
— Bow Wow (@smoss) December 14, 2020
Yo @bet yall need to hire me in the office! The people have spoken! I have major plays and ideas that can turn the network around and get back to the formula with a new touch! We need to speak this week!
— Bow Wow (@smoss) December 14, 2020
Thats why we gotta bring it back! Its was the music. Has it everd occurred to you Drake was the last rtist of the new guys to appear on 106? Like him cole and kendrick. No kodak no nba no uzi .. THERE IS NO WHERE FOR THEM TO GO WE MUST CREAT THAT HOME FOR THEM. Its a must. https://t.co/so4GHweRnE
— Bow Wow (@smoss) December 14, 2020
Facts: Do you know how Bobby Smurda got on 106&PARK? We had meetings After meetings.. they kept saying no! I FOUGHT FOR BOBBY up there like no? Hes the hottest artist in nyc we pride off breaking young artist and we not gone have em? Eventually they listened to me. Thats how…
— Bow Wow (@smoss) December 14, 2020
Bringing 106&Park to Atlanta! Its time for a new energy its time we move with the culture. 106&Park must be shot in ATL now. The pandemic hit nyc is shut down. Business is booming here. All the celebs are here. That would be my 1st major move. LIVE AUDIENCE! On tv and Stream live
— Bow Wow (@smoss) December 14, 2020
Think about it… mulatto never got the chance to hit the 106 stage. Summer walker nle choppa yachty lil baby da baby megan jack harlow …. etc… list goes on! Its crazy to know there is no platform we can call home or go to. We gotta change this ASAP! @bet
— Bow Wow (@smoss) December 14, 2020
Yes! With todays tech cita gone look so real! And she would be fine too! With original voice. Cita was an original city girl 😂 her ghetto ways were relatable. Who can you relate to now on BET? https://t.co/NJtwGNWClO
— Bow Wow (@smoss) December 14, 2020
My first mission is to bring back 106&Park! If @bet decides to take this meeting with me… who would yall want to host ?
— Bow Wow (@smoss) December 14, 2020
