''Ain't That America'' is an
MTV2
MTV2 (formerly M2) is an American pay television Cable television, channel owned by the Paramount Media Networks division of Paramount Global.
The channel launched initially as an all-music video service, once the original MTV had started to sh ...
video clip show which began airing on July 9, 2013, hosted by
Lil Duval
Roland Powell (born June 12, 1977), better known by his stage name Lil Duval, is an American stand-up comedian and actor. In 2005, he was a finalist on BET's comedy competition series ''Coming to the Stage''. Powell is a series regular to the MT ...
. It was co-hosted by
Chris Distefano
Christopher Paul Anthony Distefano (born August 26, 1984) is an American comedian. Primarily a stand-up comedian, Distefano began his career in entertainment on MTV and MTV2's shows '' Guy Code'' and ''Girl Code''. Distefano's first hour-long st ...
for season one and Carly Aquilino for season two. ''Ain't That America'' has been compared to shows like ''
Ridiculousness''. The series premiere had 794,000 viewers, making it the second highest rated program in MTV2 history. The series was renewed for a second season,
which premiered January 15, 2014.
Episodes
Season One:
*1 Food & Fitness in America
(Starring Alesha Renee &
Jon Gabrus)
Aired July 9, 2013
*2 Parents & Hidden Talents in America
(Starring
Draya Michele
Andraya Michele Howard (born January 23, 1985) is an American media personality, model, actress, and fashion designer.
Early life
Andraya Michele was born and raised in Reading, Pennsylvania. She has two children, one with her ex fiancé and ...
& James Davis) Aired July 16, 2013
*3 Working & Vacations in America
(Starring Carly Aquilino &
Donnell Rawlings
Donnell M. Rawlings (born December 6, 1968) is an American comedian, actor, and radio host. He is best known as a cast member on the Comedy Central sketch comedy TV series ''Chappelle's Show'' and the HBO drama ''The Wire''.
Early life
Donnell R ...
)
Aired July 23, 2013
*4 Drinking & Rides in America
(Starring Carly Aquilino & James Davis)
Aired July 30, 2013
*5 Weddings & Bromance in America
(Starring Damien Lemon & Kelsey Darragh)
Aired August 7, 2013
*6 BBQs & Animals in America
(Starring Nessa &
Jordan Carlos
Jordan Carlos (born February 2, 1978) is an American stand-up comedian who played a recurring character on ''The Colbert Report'' and is a co-host on the Nickelodeon kids' show '' Me TV''. He also appeared as a panelist and reporter on ''The Night ...
)
Aired August 13, 2013
*7 Justice & Style in America
(Starring Nessa &
Donnell Rawlings
Donnell M. Rawlings (born December 6, 1968) is an American comedian, actor, and radio host. He is best known as a cast member on the Comedy Central sketch comedy TV series ''Chappelle's Show'' and the HBO drama ''The Wire''.
Early life
Donnell R ...
)
Aired August 20, 2013
*8 Sports & Almost Famous in America
(Starring
Draya Michele
Andraya Michele Howard (born January 23, 1985) is an American media personality, model, actress, and fashion designer.
Early life
Andraya Michele was born and raised in Reading, Pennsylvania. She has two children, one with her ex fiancé and ...
& Jon Gabrus)
Aired August 27, 2013
Season Two:
*9 Vacations & Celebrations in America
(Starring
Charlamagne Tha God
Lenard Larry McKelvey (born June 29, 1978), known professionally as Charlamagne tha God or simply Charlamagne, is an American radio host and television personality. He is a co-host of the nationally syndicated radio show ''The Breakfast Club' ...
) Aired January 15, 2014
*10 Drinking & Rides in America
(Starring Jon Gabrus) Aired January 22, 2014
*11 College & Dating in America
(Starring Charlemagne tha God &
Andrew Schulz
Andrew Cameron Schulz (born October 30, 1983) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, television producer and podcaster. In addition to his stand-up, he is known for his work on MTV2's ''Guy Code'' (and its two spinoffs), ) Special Guest:
Judah Friedlander
Judah Friedlander (born March 16, 1969) is an American actor and comedian, known for playing the role of writer Frank Rossitano on the NBC sitcom ''30 Rock''. Friedlander is also known for his role as Toby Radloff in the film ''American Splendor' ...
Aired January 29, 2014
*12 Animals & Talent in America
(Starring James Davis) Special Guest:
J.R. Smith
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Aired February 5, 2014
*13 Food & Sports in America
(Starring Jon Gabrus) Aired February 12, 2014
*14 Bad Ideas & Fandemonium in America
(Starring Andrew Schulz) Special Guest:
Waka Flocka Flame
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Aired February 20, 2014
*15 Camping & Technology in America
(Starring Jon Gabrus) Aired February 27, 2014
*16 Fitness & Weddings in America
(Starring Charlemagne tha God) Special Guest: Rosa Acosta Aired March 5, 2014
*17 Christmas & Pranks in America
(Starring Jon Gabrus) Aired March 12, 2014
*18 Beauty & Working in America
(Starring James Davis) Aired March 19, 2014
*19 Dancing & Pets in America
(Starring Andrew Schulz) Aired March 26, 2014
*20 Parenting & School in America
(Starring James Davis) Aired April 2, 2014
Guests
*Jon Gabrus (''
Guy Code
''Guy Code'' is an American reality comedy television series on MTV2. The series debuted on November 15, 2011, and features various pop culture entertainers, top comics, athletes, and specialized experts who tell the story of the special code o ...
'')
*
Donnell Rawlings
Donnell M. Rawlings (born December 6, 1968) is an American comedian, actor, and radio host. He is best known as a cast member on the Comedy Central sketch comedy TV series ''Chappelle's Show'' and the HBO drama ''The Wire''.
Early life
Donnell R ...
(''Guy Code'')
*Damian Lemon (''Guy Code'')
*
Jordan Carlos
Jordan Carlos (born February 2, 1978) is an American stand-up comedian who played a recurring character on ''The Colbert Report'' and is a co-host on the Nickelodeon kids' show '' Me TV''. He also appeared as a panelist and reporter on ''The Night ...
(''Guy Code'')
*Kelsey Darragh
*Alesha Renee (''
Girl Code'')
*Nessa (''Girl Code'')
*
James Davis (''
Wild 'n Out
''Wild 'N Out'' is an American sketch comedy and improv game show series that was created and is hosted by musician and comedian Nick Cannon currently airing on VH1. It debuted on July 28, 2005 on MTV.
In April 2019, the series had been rene ...
'')
*Draya Michele (''
Basketball Wives LA
''Basketball Wives'' is an American reality television series franchise on VH1. It chronicles the everyday lives of women romantically linked to men in the professional basketball industry.
The original incarnation was filmed in Miami, Florida an ...
'')
*
Charlamagne Tha God
Lenard Larry McKelvey (born June 29, 1978), known professionally as Charlamagne tha God or simply Charlamagne, is an American radio host and television personality. He is a co-host of the nationally syndicated radio show ''The Breakfast Club' ...
(''Guy Code'')
References
External links
Official websiteat
MTV.com
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