Beef: The Series | |
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Narrated by | Andrew Kishino |
Country of origin | United States |
Production | |
Running time | 30 minutes |
Original release | |
Network | BET |
Release | October 4 November 8, 2006 | –
Beef: The Series is a television series that aired on Black Entertainment Television (BET). The show premiered on October 4, 2006, and aired six episodes for the first season, with the last original episode airing on November 8, 2006. Due to the lack of numbers in ratings, BET did not continue the Beef series.
Based on the popular documentary series that premiered on DVD starting in 2003 (which spawned two sequels, each in 2004 and 2005), this current series explores arguments and feuds in the hip-hop genre and beyond. Those also include personal conflicts between those in both the sports and entertainment worlds, as well politics. DeRay Davis is featured in wraparound segments, speaking with ordinary people about who would they "beef" with when it comes to personal conflict.
The show is executive produced by Quincy D. Jones III (QD3).
No. | Original air date | |
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1 | October 4, 2006 | |
The premiere episode features the conflict between supermodels/actresses
Tyra Banks and
Naomi Campbell. Also, the damaged relationship between Dogg Pound members
Daz Dillinger and
Kurupt (in which Kurupt goes back to
Death Row Records to work for embattled mogul
Suge Knight) and their reunion, plus the beef between teen rappers
Bow Wow and
Lil' Romeo, and a major feud among the
Houston rap community, upon the death of hometown rap legend
DJ Screw on who originated the
chopped and screwed style of hip-hop. | ||
2 | October 11, 2006 | |
This episode features the rise and fall of the partnership of
Roc-A-Fella Records founders
Jay-Z and
Damon Dash. Also,
Ron Artest's issues with the NBA, and
Kanye West and fellow rappers speaking out against President
George W. Bush for his administration's failure to respond quickly to the
Hurricane Katrina victims, as well as the opinion of Bush not caring about the minority community. | ||
3 | October 18, 2006 | |
The battle of the title "Queen of Southern Rap", between
Trina,
Jacki-O, and
Khia. Jacki-O also has a beef with rap veteran
Foxy Brown, which resulted in a physical altercation. Plus,
reggaeton superstars
Tego Calderón and
Calle 13 go after
Sean "Diddy" Combs, and the history of rap feuds in the
Detroit area, which includes a tribute to late
D12 member
DeShaun "Proof" Holton. | ||
4 | October 25, 2006 | |
Synopsis not yet available[
needs update] | ||
5 | November 1, 2006 | |
In 2004, tensions between Jay-Z and R&B superstar
R. Kelly during their "Best of Both Worlds" tour and their corresponding album, which led to lawsuits between two, resulting in multimillion-dollar losses. Also,
Oprah Winfrey's crusade against gangsta rap music and its artists, including an on-air confrontation with
Ludacris on her talk show, regarding his lyrical content. Also featured,
Dave Chappelle's now-legendary exit from his
Comedy Central
hit series and the events surrounding his departure. | ||
6 | TBA | |
Synopsis not yet available[
needs update] |