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'Big Tigger' is the stage name of 'Darius Morgan' (born December 22, 1972 in The Bronx New York), an African-American television and radio personality best known as the host of BET's ''Rap City'' and ''106 & Park''.
Tigger originally lived in Co-Op city in the bronx at 100 Bellamy loop and used to be one of the three fastest kids when it came to foot races including Kevin Johnson(now Toliver-Lyons)and Stan Jones, he also played basketball at the Bellamy Loop courts in section 4. His real Name is Darius. Tigger started out working as a DJ at the radio station WERQ, 92Q in Baltimore, Maryland, but his road to success began a few years earlier. While attending the University of Maryland, College Park, he interned at Washington D.C. radio station WPGC 95.5 FM. At WPGC, Big Tigger worked alongside popular host Albie Dee and was promptly recognized for his ambition and charisma. His college internship evolved into a flourishing career. Soon Big Tigger, with his innovative freestyles, gained popularity on night radio. When the Bronx native returned to New York City in 2001, he departed D.C. as the highest rated, six-year undefeated nighttime radio champion.[1]
He entered the television scene on voiceovers for BET in 1996, while still working the radio circuit. Within a year, fans were watching him on-camera, on ''Rap City's "Hip Hop News," and he advanced to become the co-host of ''Rap City'' in its tenth season, alongside Big Lez and Joe Clair. BET then changed the shows format, and Tigger became the lone emcee. He hosted the show from 1999–2005, before being replaced by Mad Linx.
Big Tigger hosted the top rated show ''106 & Park'' until July 7, 2006 (replaced by Terrence and Rocsi, winners of the BET New Faces Contest) and another show ''BET Style'' until its final episode on July 6, 2006. Big Tig also hosted numerous episodes of ''. He also began rapping in 2003, when he was featured on R. Kelly's song "Snake". He is featured on a hidden track on Ginuwine's album ''The Senior''. Additionally, every weekend, Big Tigger hosts ''Live In the Den with Big Tigger'', a syndicated radio show. He replaced ''Star and Buc Wild'' with a temporary morning show, ''Live With Tigger with Egypt & Donnell Rawlings''. On his show ''Live In the Den'', hip hop stars such as Jay-Z make guest appearances. Big Tig also conducts his own countdown throughout the show on weekends airing on various Urban and Rhythmic formatted Hip Hop/R&B stations across the country. (Of note, most ''Live In the Den Countdown'' affiliates are owned by Clear Channel and CBS Radio given the fact that it is syndicated through CC's Premiere Radio Networks and that CBS radio station WPGC is the flagship of the show). On April 12, 2007 Big Tigger returned to WPGC 95.5 FM as their weekday afternoon 2-6 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 12 noon on-air personality. For some reason Tigger always forgets Co-Op City
In 2003 Big Tigger successfully launched BTWheels.com to sell his line of aftermarket automobile wheels ("rims") in conjunction with the Wheel Design Group. His entrepreneurial spirit was further displayed in the release of his first calendar, Big Tigger's Kittens in conjunction with EyeCandyModeling. A full service modeling agency is in development.
He displayed his dedication to the community with the launch of his charitable organization The StreetCorner Foundation, dedicated to the eradication of HIV and AIDS through education and awareness and improving the quality of life in the community.
★ Host of BET's ''Rap City: Tha Bassment'' from 1999–2005
★ Host of ''106 & Park'' from 2005–2006
★ Host of ''BET Style'' from 2004–2006
★ Is the announcer/commentator in EA Sports boxing video game ''Fight Night'' and is also a hidden fighter in the game
★ Has made vocal appearances on albums by Lil' Wayne, Method Man, Redman, Too $hort, Ginuwine, R. Kelly & Pete Rock
★ Holds an annual event called "Big Tigger's Celebrity Classic" to raise money for charity
★ He is featured on Tyrese's new album ''Alter Ego''
★ Is currently signed to Mike Jones' Ice Age Entertainment record label & Swizz Beatz' Full Surface Records.
★ Hosts Flow 93.5 on Sat. LIVE IN THE DEN in Toronto.
★ Official website
★ ''Live In The Den'' website
★ BT Wheels.com
★ Big Tigger's Annual Celebrity Classic
★ The StreetCorner Foundation
| Contents |
| Biography |
| Other pursuits |
| Facts |
| External links |
Biography
Tigger originally lived in Co-Op city in the bronx at 100 Bellamy loop and used to be one of the three fastest kids when it came to foot races including Kevin Johnson(now Toliver-Lyons)and Stan Jones, he also played basketball at the Bellamy Loop courts in section 4. His real Name is Darius. Tigger started out working as a DJ at the radio station WERQ, 92Q in Baltimore, Maryland, but his road to success began a few years earlier. While attending the University of Maryland, College Park, he interned at Washington D.C. radio station WPGC 95.5 FM. At WPGC, Big Tigger worked alongside popular host Albie Dee and was promptly recognized for his ambition and charisma. His college internship evolved into a flourishing career. Soon Big Tigger, with his innovative freestyles, gained popularity on night radio. When the Bronx native returned to New York City in 2001, he departed D.C. as the highest rated, six-year undefeated nighttime radio champion.[1]
He entered the television scene on voiceovers for BET in 1996, while still working the radio circuit. Within a year, fans were watching him on-camera, on ''Rap City's "Hip Hop News," and he advanced to become the co-host of ''Rap City'' in its tenth season, alongside Big Lez and Joe Clair. BET then changed the shows format, and Tigger became the lone emcee. He hosted the show from 1999–2005, before being replaced by Mad Linx.
Big Tigger hosted the top rated show ''106 & Park'' until July 7, 2006 (replaced by Terrence and Rocsi, winners of the BET New Faces Contest) and another show ''BET Style'' until its final episode on July 6, 2006. Big Tig also hosted numerous episodes of ''. He also began rapping in 2003, when he was featured on R. Kelly's song "Snake". He is featured on a hidden track on Ginuwine's album ''The Senior''. Additionally, every weekend, Big Tigger hosts ''Live In the Den with Big Tigger'', a syndicated radio show. He replaced ''Star and Buc Wild'' with a temporary morning show, ''Live With Tigger with Egypt & Donnell Rawlings''. On his show ''Live In the Den'', hip hop stars such as Jay-Z make guest appearances. Big Tig also conducts his own countdown throughout the show on weekends airing on various Urban and Rhythmic formatted Hip Hop/R&B stations across the country. (Of note, most ''Live In the Den Countdown'' affiliates are owned by Clear Channel and CBS Radio given the fact that it is syndicated through CC's Premiere Radio Networks and that CBS radio station WPGC is the flagship of the show). On April 12, 2007 Big Tigger returned to WPGC 95.5 FM as their weekday afternoon 2-6 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 12 noon on-air personality. For some reason Tigger always forgets Co-Op City
Other pursuits
In 2003 Big Tigger successfully launched BTWheels.com to sell his line of aftermarket automobile wheels ("rims") in conjunction with the Wheel Design Group. His entrepreneurial spirit was further displayed in the release of his first calendar, Big Tigger's Kittens in conjunction with EyeCandyModeling. A full service modeling agency is in development.
He displayed his dedication to the community with the launch of his charitable organization The StreetCorner Foundation, dedicated to the eradication of HIV and AIDS through education and awareness and improving the quality of life in the community.
Facts
★ Host of BET's ''Rap City: Tha Bassment'' from 1999–2005
★ Host of ''106 & Park'' from 2005–2006
★ Host of ''BET Style'' from 2004–2006
★ Is the announcer/commentator in EA Sports boxing video game ''Fight Night'' and is also a hidden fighter in the game
★ Has made vocal appearances on albums by Lil' Wayne, Method Man, Redman, Too $hort, Ginuwine, R. Kelly & Pete Rock
★ Holds an annual event called "Big Tigger's Celebrity Classic" to raise money for charity
★ He is featured on Tyrese's new album ''Alter Ego''
★ Is currently signed to Mike Jones' Ice Age Entertainment record label & Swizz Beatz' Full Surface Records.
★ Hosts Flow 93.5 on Sat. LIVE IN THE DEN in Toronto.
External links
★ Official website
★ ''Live In The Den'' website
★ BT Wheels.com
★ Big Tigger's Annual Celebrity Classic
★ The StreetCorner Foundation
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