The merging of hip-hop with fashion has been a fascination since its inception in the late 70s. Flash forward three decades later and a multi-billion dollar industry, the union is so revered that BET created Rip The Runway to celebrate its concept several years ago.
Last week the network taped their annual fashion and hip-hop showcase which is set to air Tuesday, March 4th.
Rip The Runway 2008
Lauren London and Nelly at BET's Rip the Runway 2008 at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.BET's Rip the Runway 2008 -Show.BET Studios.New York, NY United States.February 21, 2008.Photo by Theo Wargo/WireImage.com..To license this image (15536589), contact WireImage.com
Sean "P Diddy" Combs at BET's Rip the Runway 2008 at the Manhattan Center in New York City.BET's Rip the Runway 2008 -Show.BET Studios.New York, NY United States.February 21, 2008.Photo by Theo Wargo/WireImage.com..To license this image (15563924), contact WireImage.com
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Lauren London at BET's Rip the Runway 2008 at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.BET's Rip the Runway 2008 -Show.BET Studios.New York, NY United States.February 21, 2008.Photo by Theo Wargo/WireImage.com..To license this image (15536588), contact WireImage.com
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Lauren London and Nelly at BET's Rip the Runway 2008 at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.BET's Rip the Runway 2008 -Show.BET Studios.New York, NY United States.February 21, 2008.Photo by Theo Wargo/WireImage.com..To license this image (15536581), contact WireImage.com
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Models at BET's Rip the Runway 2008 at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.BET's Rip the Runway 2008 -Show.BET Studios.New York, NY United States.February 21, 2008.Photo by Theo Wargo/WireImage.com..To license this image (15536565), contact WireImage.com
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Models at BET's Rip the Runway 2008 at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.BET's Rip the Runway 2008 -Show.BET Studios.New York, NY United States.February 21, 2008.Photo by Theo Wargo/WireImage.com..To license this image (15536561), contact WireImage.com
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Models at BET's Rip the Runway 2008 at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.BET's Rip the Runway 2008 -Show.BET Studios.New York, NY United States.February 21, 2008.Photo by Theo Wargo/WireImage.com..To license this image (15536557), contact WireImage.com
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Nelly at BET's Rip the Runway 2008 at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.BET's Rip the Runway 2008 -Show.BET Studios.New York, NY United States.February 21, 2008.Photo by Theo Wargo/WireImage.com..To license this image (15536552), contact WireImage.com
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Felicia "Snoop" Pearson models Sean John at BET's Rip the Runway 2008 at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.BET's Rip the Runway 2008 -Show.BET Studios.New York, NY United States.February 21, 2008.Photo by Theo Wargo/WireImage.com..To license this image (15536551), contact WireImage.com
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Directed by video director Chris Robinson, executive produced by Sean Combs, and hosted by cuties rapper/entrepreneur Nelly and actress Lauren London, the event played host to various urban lines (Applebottoms, Sean John) and not so urban ones (Zac Posen!) at Hammerstein Ballroom.
There were performances by Snoop, Missy Elliott, Pharrell, Nelly, T-Pain, Trey Songz, Making The Band's Day 26 and more to collections presented by Zac Posen, Sean John, Applebottoms, Respect M.E. by Adidas, tall women specialty line Sixxfoota, Amaya Swimwear, plus-size favorites Monif C and Qrystal Designs and the debut of Snoop's wife Shante Broadus' collection Rich & Infamous.
Celebrity models included Cassie, Toccara, Charli Baltimore, HBO The Wire's Felicia 'Snoop' Pearson, curvy poster girl Liris Crosse and I Love New York 2's Buddha. Buddha may have lost the competion in the reality show but he was certainly a winner in the swimwear segment.




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By: Susan on 2/27/2008 2:39AM
Hip-Hop + Fashion= BET's Rip The Runway, It is a funny theory. I have ever heard it at PozGroup.com ###, which has become the #1 dating&support community serving herpes, hpv, hiv or other STD people in the world.
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By: Apostle James R Winfree Sr, on 3/01/2008 9:34AM
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By: Apostle James R Winfree Sr, on 3/01/2008 10:07PM
Jesus is Lord of All
Get to know The Man Jesus by Apostle James R Winfree Sr,
1. Jesus is a Hebrew name, which means "the Lord saves."
2. He is believed to be the "Messiah"(or Ha-Mashie) that had been foretold and written by the prophets in astounding accuracy from birth to death and resurrection on scrolls thousands of years before it came to pass. Jews do not believe Jesus as the Messiah and are still waiting for the Messiah to come. Three major books that Jews and Christians read are the books of the Law (Torah), the Prophets (Nevi'im), and the Writings (Kethuvim). The two groups disagree because Jews are waiting for a ruler to come and be enthroned as a ruler forever according to II Samuel 7:16: "Your house and your kingdom will endures forever." It was nearly unimaginable for anyone at that time to even think a Messiah would die in a death sentence shamefully stripped naked amongst the criminals. It's, however, written in Isaiah: "he was oppressed and afflicted, yet he did not open his mouth; he was led like a lamb to the slaughter... he poured out his life unto death, and was numbered with the transgressors. For he bore the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors."
3. Jesus Christ is the first and the last name. Christ means the "Anointed One" - Aramaic word for Messiah. Jesus is the Christ, the Anointed One. Long ago, Israel had the three offices that were anointed. They were the priests, prophets, and the kings. Therefore, Christ is the ultimate Anointed One who who's had all three functions: 1) Priest= Way to God 2) Prophet= Way from God 3) King= ruler with all authority both in heaven and earth.
"That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved." Romans 10:9-10, Do you Really Know this Man we call Jesus, The Christ and, The Only true Way. For Jesus said Himself, I AM THE WAY, THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE..NO ONE GOES TO THE FATHER UNLESS YOU GO THROUGH HIM>>> JESUS..GOD'S MESSAGE OF HOPE AND LIFE IS HIS BELOVED SON, JESUS.
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By: Dior on 3/02/2008 6:52PM
I want to rip the runway, i don't see any other way to get in the show, i would like to see more options
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By: Mz.Tye on 3/06/2008 4:23PM
Is rip the runway on 3/3/08 or3/04/08...because monday is today and its the 3rd....so is on tonight or tommorrow night???
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By: Linda on 3/03/2008 10:03AM
Never mind all those fly girls, I want to see Nelly out there ripping the runway. Yeah Nelly!!!
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By: MS TUDE 2 U on 3/03/2008 11:38AM
I LOVE LAUREN LONDON I THINK SHE IS SO CUTE. AND NELLY IS FINE AS HELL. SO I THINK THE HOST WILL BE GOOD FOR THE SHOW. THE GAY CHICK OFF THE SHOW THE WIRE COULD HAVE STAYED HOME. BUT OTHER THAN THAT I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THE SHOW.
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By: MS TUDE 2 U on 3/03/2008 11:38AM
AOL WHEN ARE U GOING TO STOP ALL THIS PROMOTING ON THESE BLOGS . PPL SEEM TO FORGET THIS IS A BLOG AND U SUPPOSE TO TALK ABOUT ONE TOPIC NOT UR MINISTRIES.
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By: MY ONE OF MY MANY OPINIONS on 3/03/2008 1:43PM
MS. TUDE I AGREE WITH YOU 1000%!! HOW ANNOYING AND VERY, VERY RUDE!!
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MY COMMENT:
WHY DOES THE TITLE OF THE CLIPS SAY "BLACK WOMEN IN HOLLYWOOD" AND THEY SHOW CLIPS OF WHITE PEOPLE TOO? WHAT'S UP WITH THAT?
WHITE MEANS WHITE...BLACK MEANS BLACK & WHITE APPARENTLY. SMHID!!
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By: ashley on 4/01/2009 3:33PM
everyone need to start too watch t.v more maybe you would now more about stuff ok love yall and happy april fools day !!!!!!!!!!!
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