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We'd like to tell you it was LL Cool J, Fredro Starr and Brandy's wack t.v.show that inspired HipHopDX to cover television. But, it was actually shows like The (white) Rapper Show, The Flavor of Love and I Love New York that had the hip hop world buzzing and made us want to deliver you a little more than just the latest 50 Cent song or Lil' wayne mixtape.

I Love New York: 12-Pack

Monday, March 12, 2007 - Kevin Clark | Comments: 21

Dave Amerman is a funny guy. The New Jersey native appeared on I Love New York and constantly got laughs for being the chain smoking, always drunk, muscle bound dude. He ended up having one antic too many, when the brash New York over heard the young actor-in-training’s dreams.

Although his stay on VH-1 and I Love New York ended with him being in the “final five,” the man known as 12-Pack sits down with HHDX with a lot more to offer. In this interview, 12-Pack discusses his Hollywood aspirations, dishes the goods on his friendship with the other cast mates and explains his love for New York. ...

I Love New York: Mr. Boston

Friday, March 02, 2007 - Kevin Clark | Comments: 24

One of the central characters on VH-1’s, I Love New York, is Lee “Mr. Boston” Marks. The Beantown representative’s hometown drawl caught the affection of Ms. New York. His zany actions and sheltered home life differed from many of the other male contestants, but proved to be comedy gold when aired on television.

Marks brash and unflinching attitude made him a target within the house, but his courage under fire proved that he was willing to take anything to leave home with the prize. Even if that meant getting his wig pushed back in the ring. Last week, Mr. Boston went through a proverbial hell… just for a...

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