BET: 'One Shot' Finale: "Three Triumphs The Competition"

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BET 'One Shot' with Sway Calloway

The latest reality television series 'One Shot' which premiered in late August on BET has now come to an end.  The hip hop competition show hosted by MTV news and hip hop ambassador Sway Calloway, showcased who the judges believed to be the best hip hop artists from Charlotte, Atlanta, Miami and Chicago. 

The judges included hosts of the Wake Up Show, Sway Calloway and DJ King Tech, music writer and producer Mike Smith and rapper and member of the group Slaughterhouse King Crooked. Celebrity judges for this season included RZA of Wu-Tang Clan, DJ Khaled, T.I., DJ Drama, Tech N9ne and Twista.

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Rapper Lord Owen from Atlanta

In round one after 50 performances the judges narrowed the numbers down to eight contestants, two from each city. In the semi-finalist round the "Rap 4 Your Life" contest and video challenge sent five artists home, including Lady Ki, Chi Candi and Lord Owen. 

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Rapper Three winner of BET 'One Shot'

On the finale of BET 'One Shot' the final three Justin Freeman, Doja and Three had one last shot to compete for $100,000 and a record deal. Female rapper Remy Ma was the celebrity judges for the finals. 

Justin Freeman was up first and he brought some conscious flavor with a catchy hook and powerful wordplay. Dora moved the crowd with her diverse creativity and dressed in all black swag. Three who performed last delivered a catchy hook that the crowd gravitated too instantly. Three who was dressed like what some would perceive as Jesus, blessed the stage with his impeccable verses and the memorable hook "I Been In This Game For Too Long, It's Gon Pay Off". He put on a show as if he was in a concert. Three went hard for what he wanted and it definitely paid off!

Congratulations Three!

Tamara M. Anderson
@mstekeyla
@mahoganymagazin

BET 'One Shot': "Lady Ki & Lord Owen Gets Cut"

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On the semi-finals of BET 'One Shot' the top eight contestants from Chicago, Atlanta, Charlotte and Miami made it to New York to compete. In their first challenge called "Rap 4 Your Life" the rappers were put on the spot when they had to write 16 bars in 60 minutes. 


After the judges deliberated on the first round it was Stichez, Lady Ki, Chi Candi and Metane who were sent home. It was surprising to see Lady Ki get cut so soon. If Chi Candi would have brought the same flavor she brought during her audition she would have probably made it to the next round.

In the next challenge the four remaining artists were to make a video. The judges had a hard decision to make between Lord Owen and Justin Freeman due to their powerful videos.
Justin Freeman was first to make it to the finals and Three came in second. When it was down to Lord Owen and Doja, the judges chose Doja. 

Lord Owen was one of the best rappers in the competition. He was very emotional following the elimination process. Lord Owen said he will continue his journey on being one of the best rappers alive. We hope to see him out there soon!

Tamara M. Anderson
@mstekeyla
@mahoganymagazin