We recently told you all about BET's new mini series, The Message, featuring Nas, Russell Simmons, Kendrick Lamar, Pharrell, Ice Cube and the late Chris Lightly talking about how the hip-hip genre has spread across the world. Narrated by oe Budden, the series opener aired June 4 and explored the birth of hip-hop, tracing its roots back to New York.

There's now an extended trailer for the series, which you can watch below. A new episode of the four-part series will air every Wednesday at 10 p.m. EST during the month of June. Check out BET’s The Message for more information.

[via BET]

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