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COTTON'S VIDEO VAULT: @Ludacris Goes To Tity Boi 's house ( @2Chainz ) on Luda's MTV Diary (January 2002)

This is from one of my favorite MTV Diary episodes. It features Luda visiting the house of a pre-fame Tity Boi (member of the group Playaz Circle & known for the hits "Duffle Bag Boy" & "Boo") and eats catfish.  Luda tells how Tity Boi got his nickname and why he loved to go to his house to stay grounded.  I loved when they showed Luda having to lift the top to flush the toilet. Who hasn't done that?  I remember everyone was in awe when we saw the TV in the steering wheel. 

I'll post the full episode later.

COTTON'S VIDEO VAULT: Lil Wayne kisses Birdman on Rap City (May 2002)

Going through my video library I came across this *ahem* interesting piece of footage that forgot I had.  This is the only posted footage of Lil Wayne kissing Baby aka Birdman on the mouth and happened on a May 2002 episode of BET Rap City.  Now they say their kiss is mafia-inspired, but you be the judge.  I have when they kissed on 106 & Park that same month somewhere also.  Tell me I don't have the most interesting YouTube channel of vintage footage...don't worry I'll wait

 

MORNING MOTIVATION: Tupac Shakur Tells Why He Keeps His Faith In God In Spite Of Hard Times

I'm not going to give up my faith just because it's going bad for me because He was there when I was living good. I'm not no punk and not soft hearted, that when it's bad I'm going to say 'nah I don't believe in God no more.' No, I believe in God all the time. Everyday all day, good and bad, rough and hard, 5 shots, jail time, good times, million dollars, Benzs; all that. I'mma always believe in God, because He gave it all to me.

 

My life has been a test of on my faith.You know Job in the Bible? God did all this crazy stuff just make sure his faith was straight. If I didn't have all this (crazy) stuff (happen to me), I don't think that my feet would have been so firm that I could stand up for anything and I would be less ready to deal with what's out there.

COTTON'S VIDEO VAULT: Tupac Shakur Biography (1998)

The BioRhythm of Tupac Shakur (Aired In 1998)

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This is basically a 30 minute version of the great documentary Tupac: Resurrection with tons of rare footage that hasn't been shown since it originally aired. 

COTTON'S VIDEO VAULT: Three 6 Mafia's 1st Rap City apperance (1998) ( Part 1 of 2)

Three 6 Mafia's 1st Rap City appearance (1998) (Part 1 of 2)


This was right after Chaper 2: World Domination dropped.  DJ Paul, Juicy J, Lord Infamous, Gangsta Boo, Koopsta Knicca, Project Pat & Indo G are all here (Crunchy Black wasn't there).  They talk about things like the origin of Tear Da Club Up, a bullshit reason for the name Three 6 Mafia, why they stayed in Memphis and more.

COTTON'S VIDEO VAULT: BET Rap City 2Pac Birthday Special (1999) (Part 2)

Here's part 2 of the Rap City special that aired in 1999 on Pac's birthday (June 16th). Lots of this footage was later used on Tupac: Ressurrection

This segment:

  • Intro from Me Against The World album with corresponding video footage
  • BET Screen Scene visits Pac's Baltimore HS (Baltimore School Of The Arts) the week after his death
  • Pac tells Tanya Hart his family's Black Panther Party heritage

Sorry for the quality at times lol