BET’s 106 & Park wasn’t just after-school programming to rival MTV’s TRL . It wasn’t just the house that A.J. and Free built. Created by executive Stephen G. Hill, 106 & Park was a cultural phenomenon that became the standard for rising stars and Hollywood veterans to reach a new generation. The show, which counted down the 10 hottest hip-hop and R&B music videos of the day—voted by the viewers—debuted on September 11, 2000 with hosts A.J. Calloway and Marie “Free” Wright. The show was essentially a hit out of the gate. Throughout its 14-year run, it was regularly the network's highest-rated show, birthing segments like Throwback Thursday and Freestyle Friday. And really, what made 106 & Park special was that it—in a pre-social media world—gave fans intimate access to urban artists that weren’t accessible. 106 & Park welcomed artists such as Whitney Houston, Bobby Brown, Ginuwine, Destiny's Child, Jay-Z, Missy Elliott, Lil Wayne and more.…