From the Mtv trailblazer, stand-up comedian, and actor, a hilariously candid memoir that is an intimate, entertaining, and heartfelt tour through the exclusive, elusive, and eternally iconic world of 90's pop culture. Imagine 50 Cent's Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter written by a nerdy Black kid from Newark, New Jersey, who made it big despite the skepticism of his family. That's Top Billin'.Bill Bellamy is Carlton Banks's slightly cooler and comedic ally inclined alter-ego-a guy who went against the grain and left a promising corporate career path to pursue comedy much to the dismay of his family . Making the leap paid off-in ways Bill never expected. In Top Billin', he looks back at his time at Mtv during the 90's, when the cable music channel was at the epicenter of pop culture. He recounts his legendary interviews with the biggest pop stars-Tupac, Biggie, and Kurt Cobain-making friends with Janet Jackson, and even coining the infamous term "booty call" on Hbo's Def Comedy Jam. During his time at Mtv, Bill broke color and class barriers, appearing four times a week on the network's various programs, including Mtv Jamz and Mtv Beach House. Top Billin' is an exclusive, all-access backstage pass to Bill's career and life. It's all in here-memories, music, and unforgettable moments, including.