Watching celebrities out of their usual elements is just something fun as they balance both exciting and ordinary tasks in a daily basis. When an artist acts normal in front of a camera, it is a way different from acting with a script and following a director’s instructions. From many reality TV shows, we have seen disgusting and challenging tasks such as that of the Fear Factor. But, can you ever imagine your favorite hip-hop artist being followed by a camera doing his/her everyday routine? Here are some hip-hop artists who conduct themselves in famous reality TV programs.
Bobby Brown – Celebrity Fit Club Season 7
Bobby Brown is a well-known, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, occasional rapper, and dancer was married to superstar Whitney Houston. Brown and Houston had their own reality show on Bravo called Being Bobby Brown. Brown is as famous for his personal life and tumultuous former marriage as he is for his music. He started Celebrity Fit Club at a weight of 199 pounds.
MC Hammer – Hammertime
Hammertime follows American rapper, MC Hammer and his family as he attempts to re-launch his music career. The show highlights the lifestyle Hammer has endured since his career declined as well as the struggle he faces to get back to where he was. The fist season show launched in summer of 2009.
Sean “Diddy” Combs – I want To Work For Diddy
Grammy Award winner and fashion designer, Sean John Combs who is better known with his stage name, “Diddy” was the potential boss that motivates the contestants. Although this show has been compared to The Apprentice, it’s a unique format where contestants must tackle seemingly impossible tasks around the clock in an effort to impress Diddy, with little reward.
Sandy “Pepa” Denton – Let’s Talk About Pep
Let’s Talk About Pep showcases the life of Sandy “Pepa” Denton of early female hip-hop duo, Salt-n-Pepa as she dips her toes back into the dating waters. Flanked by three friends, the show takes a page from Sex and the City as it depicts the dates – and of course post-date girl talk – of Pep and her friends. The first season of the show debuted in January 2010, with the show’s title comes from the title of Denton’s 2008 autobiography, which itself was a play on Salt-n-Pepa’s mega 90s hit song, Let’s Talk About Sex.
Snoop Dogg – Snoop Dogg’s Fatherhood
West Coast hip-hop rapper, Snoop Dogg joins the reality TV show that earns the title, SnoopDogg’s Fatherhood that follows his family as they deal with the trials and tribulations of trying to live a normal life in the media spotlight. The show airs on the E! network.
Lil Jon – The Apprentice
Joining The Celebrity Apprentice reality TV show is Lil Jon, one of the most prominent figures in hip-hop industry and a member of the group Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz. As a producer, Lil Jon has crafted groundbreaking hits for diverse array of artists, such as Usher, Ciara, The Ying Yang Twins, and E-40, to popular rock acts Weezer and LMFAO. As an artist, he has sold millions of records as the front man of Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz, whose smash hits “Get Low” and “What U Goin’ Do” have been among the biggest crossover hip-hop hits in recent times.
