Ain't That America
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{{Infobox television
| alt_name = Ain't That America with Lil Duval
| image = Ain't That America.jpeg
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| runtime = 22 minutes
| creator =
| starring = Lil Duval
Chris Distefano (season 1)
Carly Aquilino (season 2)
| executive_producer =
| country = United States
| network = MTV2
| company = Cheri Sundae Productions, MTV
| first_aired = {{Start date|2013|7|09}}
| last_aired = {{End date|2014|4|02}}
| theme_music_composer =
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| num_seasons = 2
| num_episodes = 20
| related =
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Ain't That America is an MTV2 video clip show which began airing on July 9, 2013, hosted by Lil Duval.{{cite web | url=https://www.mic.com/articles/53665/mtv2-s-ain-t-that-america-shows-just-how-funny-freedom-can-be | title=MTV2's 'Ain't That America' Shows Just How Funny Freedom Can be }} It was co-hosted by Chris Distefano for season one and Carly Aquilino for season two. Ain't That America has been compared to shows like Ridiculousness.Ali Lerman, [http://digitalissue.ocweekly.com/publication/?i=168967&p=35 "A Lesson on Bussin': Ain't That America's Lil Duval Plays a Game of "Break Down Your Tweets"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140117072744/http://digitalissue.ocweekly.com/publication/?i=168967&p=35 |date=2014-01-17 }}, OC Weekly, July 26, 2013, p.35. The series premiere had 794,000 viewers, making it the second highest rated program in MTV2 history.[https://variety.com/2013/tv/ratings/univision-wins-primetime-in-demo-for-third-straight-week-1200563134/ "Univision Wins Primetime in Demo for Third Straight Week"], Variety, July 16, 2013.Tom Szaroleta, [http://jacksonville.com/entertainment/tv/2013-08-06/story/jacksonvilles-own-lil-duval-making-his-mark-mtv2 "Jacksonville's own Lil Duval making his mark on MTV2"], The Florida Times-Union, August 6, 2013. The series was renewed for a second season,{{cite web | url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/showtracker/la-et-st-mtv2-orders-news-seasons-of-wild-n-out-aint-that-america-20131008-story.html | title=MTV2 orders new seasons of 'Wild 'N Out,' 'Ain't That America' | website=Los Angeles Times | date=8 October 2013 }} 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 & James Davis) Aired July 16, 2013
- 3 Working & Vacations in America
(Starring Carly Aquilino & Donnell Rawlings)
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)
Aired August 13, 2013
- 7 Justice & Style in America
(Starring Nessa & Donnell Rawlings)
Aired August 20, 2013
- 8 Sports & Almost Famous in America
(Starring Draya Michele & Jon Gabrus)
Aired August 27, 2013
Season Two:
- 9 Vacations & Celebrations in America
(Starring Charlamagne Tha God) 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) Special Guest: Judah Friedlander Aired January 29, 2014
- 12 Animals & Talent in America
(Starring James Davis) Special Guest: J.R. SmithAired 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 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)
- Donnell Rawlings (Guy Code)
- Damian Lemon (Guy Code)
- Jordan Carlos (Guy Code)
- Kelsey Darragh
- Alesha Renee (Girl Code)
- Nessa (Girl Code)
- James Davis (Wild 'n Out)
- Draya Michele (Basketball Wives LA)
- Charlamagne Tha God (Guy Code)
References
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External links
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20130609055802/http://www.mtv.com/shows/aint_that_america/series.jhtml Official website] at MTV.com
{{MTV2 original programs}}
Category:MTV2 original programming
Category:American English-language television shows
Category:2010s American comedy television series
Category:2010s American video clip television series