Big Tigger facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Big Tigger
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Big Tigger in 2011
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Darian Morgan
December 22, 1972 The Bronx, New York, U.S.
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| Show | The Big Tigger Morning Show with Jazzy McBee Rap City |
| Station(s) | WVEE |
| Time slot | 6:00 am – 10:00 am |
| Style | Television personality Radio personality Disc jockey Rapper |
| Country | United States |
| Previous show(s) | The Big Tigger Morning Show |
Darian "Big Tigger" Morgan (born December 22, 1972) is a famous American television and radio host. He is also a DJ and a rapper. Many people know him best as the host of BET's popular shows Rap City and 106 & Park.
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Big Tigger's Early Life and Career
Darian Morgan was born in The Bronx, New York. His mother was from Jamaica, and his father was African-American. He grew up in a place called Co-op City. As a kid, he loved playing basketball.
He also started rapping and learning to DJ. A local DJ named Rob Lasky, also known as DJ All Might Scratch, taught him.
Starting in Radio
Big Tigger began his radio journey while in college. He got an internship at a radio station in Washington, D.C. An internship is like a training program where you learn on the job.
He quickly showed how talented and friendly he was. His college internship soon turned into a real job. He became very popular on night radio because of his amazing freestyle raps. When he left D.C. in 2001, he was one of the most listened-to radio hosts.
Becoming a TV Star on BET
In 1996, Big Tigger started working in television. He did voiceovers for BET. Voiceovers are when you speak for a show but are not seen on screen.
Within a year, fans could see him on TV. He appeared on Rap City doing "Hip Hop News." Soon, he became a co-host of the show.
Hosting Rap City
Later, Big Tigger became the main host, or video jockey, of Rap City. A VJ introduces music videos and talks about music news. He hosted Rap City from 1998 to 2005. This show was very popular and helped him become famous. He also hosted other BET shows like BET Style.
Big Tigger on the Radio
Big Tigger has had a long and successful radio career. For many years, he hosted a show called Live In Tha Den with Big Tigger. This show was heard on many hip-hop and R&B stations across the country.
Famous hip-hop artists like Jay-Z even appeared on his show. He also counted down the Top 20 Hip-Hop/R&B songs each week.
He worked at several radio stations in New York and Washington, D.C. In 2013, he moved to Atlanta, Georgia. There, he joined the radio station WVEE. As of 2020, he hosts the morning show on WVEE.
Other Cool Projects
Big Tigger is not just a host; he's also a rapper! He was featured on a song called "Snake" by R. Kelly in 2003. He has also made guest appearances on albums for other hip-hop artists.
Music and Video Games
In 2001, he showed off his rap skills for a special CD-ROM. This CD-ROM came with the Air Jordan 17 basketball shoes.
He also lent his voice to the boxing video game Fight Night 2004. He did the announcing and ring introductions. You could even unlock him as a playable fighter in the game!
Sports Announcer
Today, Big Tigger is also involved in sports. He is the DJ for Atlanta Falcons football games. He is also the public address announcer for Atlanta Hawks basketball games. This means he announces things over the loudspeaker at the games.
More TV Shows
In 2010, Big Tigger started hosting another TV show called Direct Access with Big Tigger. This show was about entertainment, sports, and music. It featured interviews with celebrities and showed popular music videos.
See also
In Spanish: Big Tigger para niños
