BET / Documentary series

Art of the Come Up

Artist portraits. Personal stories.

A selection from BET’s short documentary series, featuring Dominique Fishback, BIA, Hit-Boy, Rowdy Rebel, and Jabari Banks. Explore stories of creative growth, family, and the people and places behind an artist’s path.

5 selected episodes

The people behind the work.

Official BET Art of the Come Up thumbnail of Dominique Fishback outdoors beside a yellow backdrop.
Short-form documentary

Art of the Come Up: Dominique Fishback

An actress’s evolving creative journey.

Official BET Art of the Come Up thumbnail of BIA seated beside a piano.
Short-form documentary

Art of the Come Up: BIA

BIA’s individual path in hip-hop.

Official BET Art of the Come Up thumbnail of Hit-Boy seated beside a pool during an interview.
Short-form documentary

Art of the Come Up: Hit-Boy

Family, music, and the person behind the work.

Official BET Art of the Come Up thumbnail of Rowdy Rebel seated outdoors.
Short-form documentary

Art of the Come Up: Rowdy Rebel

Brooklyn roots and a perspective shaped by experience.

Official BET Art of the Come Up thumbnail of Jabari Banks seated in an interview setting with a red background.
Short-form documentary

Art of the Come Up: Jabari Banks

The path to becoming Will on Bel-Air.

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