All Episodes

June 23, 2025 30 mins

In this episode of THE RAP SOUL PODCAST, host 12Kyle reflects on the evolution of BET, reminiscing about its golden era when it was a must-see channel for music, news, and culture.


He discusses the impact of key shows like Video Soul and Rap City, the significance of HBCU sports, and the channel's decline after its sale to Viacom. 


The conversation highlights the nostalgia for BET's past and the disappointment with its current programming, ultimately questioning its future relevance.


Chapters


00:00 - The Golden Era of BET

09:32 - The Shift in Programming and Ownership

19:11 - The Decline of BET's Impact

29:11 - Reflections and Future of BET


AUDIO https://linktr.ee/therapsoulpodcast

YOUTUBE https://youtu.be/CvK-C958y_E


#hiphop #soul #culture #music #interviews #12kyle #rapsoulpodcast #rap #randb #randbmusic #80s #90s #00s #BET #BlackEntertainmentTelevision #music #nostalgia #decline #programming



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-rap-soul-podcast/donations
Mark as Played

Advertise With Us

Popular Podcasts

NFL Daily with Gregg Rosenthal

NFL Daily with Gregg Rosenthal

Gregg Rosenthal and a rotating crew of elite NFL Media co-hosts, including Patrick Claybon, Colleen Wolfe, Steve Wyche, Nick Shook and Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic get you caught up daily on all the NFL news and analysis you need to be smarter and funnier than your friends.

On Purpose with Jay Shetty

On Purpose with Jay Shetty

I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!

Dateline NBC

Dateline NBC

Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com

Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.