September 6, 2007
Yo, yo, yo, welcome to episode 2 of the phattest new MTV reality show, Celebrity Rap Superstar! OK, enough of that. In last week's premiere, we learned that Perez Hilton, Shar Jackson, Countess Vaughn and Sebastian Bach can all rap from average to good, while the other four losers couldn't remember a lyric if it was their momma's maiden name. Tonight we get the first elimination, seven more performances, and a whole lot of awesome.
This week, the Celebrity Rap Superstar contestants get to pick their own rap songs to sing. This oughta be...interesting. Please, God, let Perez Hilton sing Kelis' "Milkshake."
August 30, 2007
Welcome to the first ever episode of Celebrity Rap Superstar, MTV's reality competition series which pits eight celebrities against each other by rapping to famous songs, and America will vote for who they want to stay each week. Each celebrity is paired up with a rap mentor to provide some guidance, or at least a modicum of respectability to this show.
Immediately we meet the host of Celebrity Rap Superstar, Kevin Hart. If you've listened to any of his commentaries on the DVD set of the short-lived Undeclared, you know this guy is hella funny. He introduces the judges. Rap pioneer DMC (famously partnered with Run) will be our Randy Jackson, I guess. The woman in the middle, because there's always a woman in the middle on any reality judging panel, is Da Brat, and man, would I love to see her lay a smackdown on Paula Abdul. The Simon Cowell spot goes to radio host Big Boy.
August 22, 2007
Hip-hop has grown into an entire lifestyle ever since it emerged during the 1970s. Today, it has rapidly spread around the world, encompassing various types of people. In an attempt to capture its increasing following, MTV will be launching a new live competitive series called Celebrity Rap Superstar that will hopefully give viewing pleasure to many celebrity and hip-hop fans. Kicking off the premiere are some celebrity mentors such as Tone Loc, Paul Wall, Warren G, along with a star-studded cast, including the notorious celebrity gossip blogger Perez Hilton among others.
Viewers will finally witness some of today's popular celebrities as they battle it out while learning from some of the biggest names in the hip-hop industry.