Tripping.
Think for a second how many comedians that show has elevated over the past 15 years. Corey Holcomb, Katt Williams, Kevin Hart, 85 South Show, etc.
Other than actual music videos, reruns and baby mama reality television, it's the only strong urban/black brand Viacom has had for the past 15 years. Without Wild N Out and Love and Hip Hop [+ -esque shows like Black Ink], why are black people watching MTV/VH1? Aside from reruns of Fresh Prince/Martin/etc.
When they brought it back this decade they added a whole new touring and restaurant element.
And then you also gotta sue for way more than you'd be happy with getting.
Hope he gets the rights back. Would be weird for them to have to bring it back with a different name.