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By Okla Jones ·Updated January 16, 2025
Once upon a time, it was customary for adolescents throughout various communities in America to rush to their homes afterschool, just to enjoy BET’s 106 & Park. Originally hosted by Free and AJ, it was a hip-hop and R&B-focused, video countdown show that highlighted some of the most talented musicians of the era. What made the show so special—and the early 2000s in general—was the
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