BET will take an in-depth look at the role of female rappers in the Hip-Hop industry with its first original music documentary special, My Mic Sounds Nice: A Truth About Women and Hip-Hop airing Monday, August 30^th on the network.

Directed and produced by Ava DuVernay, the documentary will focus on how women have affected rap music and how the genre has affected and influenced female MCs, past and present.  My Micwill also examine gender specific differences in regards of artistry, marketing, promotion and economics within the music industry and explore the lack of female MCs and if there is still a place for women in Hip-Hop.

My Micwill feature interviews with journalist, executives and female MCs including Missy Elliott, Eve, Trina, Rah Digga, MC Lyte, Salt-n-Pepa, Yo Yo as well as music industry veterans Russell Simmons, Jermaine Dupri, Kevin Liles and more.  For more information on the documentary, visit www.bet.com

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