32mKaramo Brown On His Rise From Attempted Suicide, Dealing with Depression to New SuccessSWAY'S UNIVERSE15 viewsCaramo Brown shares his journey from being the first openly gay Black man on MTV's The Real World to hosting his own syndicated talk show, highlighting the severe mental health toll of early fame and the lack of industrysummary
25mIMAN Talks Black Excellence In Fashion, 'SUPREME MODELS' Docu-Series & Life with DAVID BOWIESWAY'S UNIVERSE19 viewsIman credits David Bowie for leveraging his power to influence MTV to play Black music, specifically citing his role in getting Michael Jackson's videos aired, as a prime example of effective allyship.takeaway
27mBoots Riley Talks About His New Series ‘I’m A Virgo’: A Must-Watch Show | SWAY’S UNIVERSESWAY'S UNIVERSE15 viewsRiley's video 'Taking These' was the first banned by MTV, with executives refusing even a black screen with lyrics, citing fear of causing unrest.takeaway
32mHoly Culture Radio Takes Over Sway In The Morning with DJ Wade-O, Beridox and James RosseauSWAY'S UNIVERSE16 viewsHoly Culture Radio aims to fill a void in the Christian hip-hop community by providing a dedicated platform for healing, hope, and how-to content, similar to the role MTV Rap once played for secular hip-hop.takeaway
35mTuma Basa Reveals Secrets Behind Viral Success on YouTube | SWAY’S UNIVERSESWAY'S UNIVERSE19 viewsIndustry veterans like Sway Calloway served as 'North Stars' for early MTV/BET talent, providing mentorship and protection that shaped careers like Tuma Basa's.takeaway
27mPunchline on Lyricist Lounge: The Untold Stories Revealed! 🎤 | SWAY’S UNIVERSESWAY'S UNIVERSE20 viewsPunchline reflects on his role in the 1990s hip-hop movement, detailing the organic formation of the Lyricist Lounge from a community cipher to a MTV show and discussing his early career milestones.summary
1h 12mIce Cube: From NWA Drama to 2 Billion Streams 🏆 | SWAY’S UNIVERSESWAY'S UNIVERSE20 viewsEazy-E's Visionary Leadership: Eazy-E was willing to embrace negative publicity (like FBI letters or MTV bans) as marketing tools, viewing controversy as an opportunity to amplify their message rather than a threat.takeaway
59mRichie Rich: From Street Hustle to Hip-Hop Legend 🔥 | SWAY’S UNIVERSESWAY'S UNIVERSE20 viewsDeath Row Records executives (Lyor Cohen and Russell Simmons) were transparent about industry practices, specifically revealing that they purchased the #1 spot on MTV's 'Video Request Box' for his single 'I Got It Made,'takeaway
17mO'Shea Jackson Jr. Talks 'Den of Thieves 2: Pantera', Ice Cube's Legacy and Nepotism in HollywoodSWAY'S UNIVERSE20 viewsJackson Jr. views his career success as a way to vindicate his father, aiming to win the MTV Movie Awards popcorn trophy that his father was denied during his acting career.takeaway
26mBill Murray Talks Hip-Hop, "Riff Raff," & Career Highlights 🎤🔥 | SWAY’S UNIVERSESWAY'S UNIVERSE22 viewsHip-Hop Connection: Murray shares that he was involved in recording 'Yo! MTV Raps' and has deep knowledge of hip-hop lyrics, even citing Barack Obama's extensive knowledge of the genre.takeaway
33mRocsi Diaz on Obama, Fame & Industry Bias 🔥 | SWAY’S UNIVERSESWAY'S UNIVERSE23 viewsCareer longevity requires adaptability; Tracy G explains that 'evolving' is not code-switching but a necessary growth process, citing her transition from hip-hop artist to MTV host to GMA correspondent as examples of adjtakeaway
35mMission Impossible Star Shares Lessons from Tom Cruise 🎬 | SWAY’S UNIVERSESWAY'S UNIVERSE19 viewsTom Cruise's mentorship style involves intense personal care and practical demonstration; after Davis crashed a bike during an MTV shoot, Cruise called him daily for two weeks to check on his well-being, establishing a btakeaway
1h 7mAlec DolphinJason Ellis 2.028 views90s Grunge as a reaction to 80s Fantasy: The discussion suggests that the rise of grunge was a cultural correction where artists rejected the 'shiny happy' fantasy of 80s MTV culture in favor of songs reflecting the 'shitakeaway
45mOsbournes React to Their Own MTV Show First Time | The Osbournes - The Basement TapesThe Osbournes Universe3 viewsJack and Kelly Osbourne react to the first episode of their 2002 MTV reality show, reflecting on the unprecedented fame, the chaotic filming environment, and their family dynamics.summary
16mKim Kardashian & Teyana Taylor Take Lie Detector Tests | Vanity FairVanity Fair45 viewsTeyana Taylor clarifies her 'nepo baby' status by explaining her MTV 'My Super Sweet 16' appearance was funded by her record label Forever After Music after she was signed at age 15, not due to parental celebrity status.takeaway
