March 18, 2008 Featuring Exclusive, Never-Before-Seen Performances by T.I.

It was a sizzling night in “Hotlanta” when hip hop’s brightest stars came together to celebrate the year’s greatest musical achievements at the BET HIP HOP AWARDS 2007.

On March 18, 2008, BET Home Entertainment and Paramount Home Entertainment offer the rare opportunity to own live video performances from some of the biggest names in music by bringing every thrilling, sexy and authentic moment of the televised event to DVD. Hosted by comedian and actor Katt Williams (Norbit, First Sunday), the star-studded show features unforgettable performances by six-time Grammy Award winner Kanye West; rapper Lil Wayne, who recorded the platinum-selling “The Block is Hot”; eight-time Grammy nominee Common; Nelly, whose albums have sold over 40 million copies worldwide; and other chart-topping artists.

As a special bonus feature, the DVD also includes exclusive unaired footage of rehearsal performances by red-hot hitmaker T.I. The BET HIP HOP AWARDS 2007 DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $19.99.

For its second annual Hip Hop Awards ceremony, BET delivered style, substance and swagger as today’s hottest musical artists turned in one crowd-pleasing performance after another. A celebration of the genre’s universal appeal, the show thrilled a worldwide audience with its talented lyricists and infectious beats.

Now fans can also experience previously unreleased rehearsal performances by T.I., the multi-talented superstar whose “King” was the top-selling rap album of 2006 and who recently co-starred with Denzel Washington in the hit feature film American Gangster. This memorable event brings music’s greatest stars together under one roof for a night of urban music at its most dynamic.

The BET HIP HOP AWARDS 2007 DVD is presented on one disc in full screen format and Dolby Digital English Stereo. It includes the exclusive bonus feature: Unaired Rehearsal Performances by T.I.