MARIAH CAREY, JAMIE FOXX, KIRK FRANKLIN AND SNOOP DOGG HONORED WITH THE PRESTIGIOUS ULTIMATE ICON AWARD

 BELOVED “106 & PARK” HOSTS REUNITE AND FAN-FAVORITE PERFORMANCES

BET OFFICIALLY UNVEILS “106 & SPORTS” WITH HOSTS CAM NEWTON AND ASHLEY NICOLE MOSS



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New York, NY – June 9, 2025 – “BET Awards” 2025 delivered an epic celebration of Black culture’s past, present, and future with its 25th anniversary show hosted by entertainment mogul Kevin Hart. Airing live from Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater, the milestone broadcast paid tribute to a quarter-century of Black excellence in music, film, television, and sports with unforgettable moments, tributes, and culture-shifting performances.

The 106 & Park reunion brought a wave of nostalgia as hosts Free Marie Wright, Terrence J, Big Tigger, Keshia Chanté, and Julissa Bermudez took the stage. The celebration featured electrifying performances from 106 & Park-era icons, including former host Bow Wow a.k.a “Mr. 106 & Park,” Ashanti, Jim Jones, Amerie, Keyshia Cole, Mya, T.I., B2K and Jermaine Dupri.

Ultimate Icon Awards were presented to Mariah Carey, Snoop Dogg, Jamie Foxx, and Kirk Franklin, each honored with powerful performances and tributes:

• Mariah Carey delivered a dazzling set featuring DJ D-Nice, Anderson .Paak, and Rakim, and premiered her new single “Dangerous Type”. Busta Rhymes presented Mariah Carey with the Ultimate Icon Award, recognizing her prolific career and the blueprint she created for Hip-Hop collaborations.
  
   
• Snoop Dogg received his honor from Dr. Dre, and performed a West Coast medley with Charlie Wilson, Warren G, and Kurupt. He accepted his award alongside his wife Shante Broadus, and performed his hits, “Drop It Like It's Hot”, “Nothin’ but a G Thang,” and Charlie Wilson joined him to perform “Beautiful” and “Outstanding.”
  
   
• Jamie Foxx, introduced by Stevie Wonder, was saluted by Babyface, Ludacris, Tank, Jennifer Hudson, Doug E. Fresh, and T-Pain before giving an emotional speech reflecting on his health journey. “When I was watching the memoriam, I was thanking God because that could have been me.”
  
   
• Kirk Franklin was presented with his Ultimate Icon Award by T.I. for his storied career. Following his acceptance speech, Franklin performed “Silver and Gold,“ “Smile,” “Revolution,” “Melodies from Heaven,” and “Stomp.” He was also joined on stage by Tamar Braxton, Jamal Roberts, Muni Long, and D.C. Young Fly.

Throughout this year’s ceremony, every moment served as a poignant reminder of the enduring legacy and future of Black excellence. Watch an encore of “BET Awards” 2025,  June 10 at 8 PM ET/PT on BET. Relive and share every moment of the “BET Awards” 2025 available now on BET’s official YouTube page.

The complete list of winners, clips, and photos from the “BET Awards" 2025 is available here.

 

 

Full Recap of “BET Awards” 2025 Highlights

BET celebrated Black Excellence in music, television, film, and sports across more than 20 categories.

 

• Kevin Hart’s opening monologue set the tone for a night full of comedy, celebration, and reflection.
  
   
• BET officially announced 106 & Sports during the 25th anniversary celebration of the iconic 106 & Park. The new show will be hosted by NFL MVP and media personality Cam Newton alongside acclaimed sports journalist Ashley Nicole Moss.
  
   
• Leon Thomas brought rock and roll flair to his performance of “Mutt,” and gave a performance that blended his signature R&B and Rock flair. He was also awarded as this year’s Best New Artist.
  
   
• Big Tigger’s rap cypher featured Kid Capri, Ludacris, and Kevin Hart a.k.a Chocolate Droppa.
  
   
• Rap icon Lil Wayne made his return to the “BET Awards" with an electric performance of “A Milli.”
  
   
• Keyshia Cole joined GloRilla on stage for a new song "Typa" featuring R&B classic "Love."
  
   
• In a powerful in memoriam performance, Lucky Daye, Luke James, and Michael Canton paid tribute to Wanda Sims, Frankie Beverly, Nikki Giovanni, Quincy Jones and Cissy Houston.  Brittney Spencer paid tribute to Angie Stone in a performance of  "No More Rain,” while Andra Day honored the legacy of Roberta Flack in a moving rendition of "Killing Me Softly."
  
   
• Teyana Taylor made a triumphant return to music, featuring Taraji P. Henson with an electrifying performance of her new singles "Fire Girl" & "Long Time” from her upcoming album.
  
   
• Tyler Perry introduced Ledisi, who moved audiences with “BLKWMN,” spotlighting the power of Black storytelling.
  
   
• On the BET Amplified stage, Ravyn Lenae performed her single “Love Me Not” and Elmiene delivered a performance of “Tears.”
  
   
• Presenters for the evening included: Annie Ilonzeh, Ashley Nicole Moss, Big Tigger, Busta Rhymes, Cam Newton, Ciara, Claudia Jordan, Crystal Renee, DC youngfly, Deon Cole, DeVon Franklin, Diamond White, Drew Sidora, Druski, Erica Mena, Erika Pinkett, Free, Julissa Bermudez, Kai Cenat, Keke Palmer, Ken Lawson, Keshia Chanté, Kerry Washington, Lala Anthony, letoya Luckett-Coles, Mariah the Scientist, Marques Houston, Quinta Brunson, Stevie Wonder, Terrence J, Tichina Arnold, T.I.P., Tisha Campbell, Tyler James Williams, Tyler Perry, and Xavier Smalls.

The complete list of winners for the “BET AWARDS” 2025 are:

ALBUM OF THE YEAR
“GNX” - Kendrick Lamar

 

BEST COLLABORATION
“LUTHER” - Kendrick Lamar & SZA

 

BEST FEMALE R&B/POP ARTIST

SZA

 

BEST MALE R&B/POP ARTIST

Chris Brown

 

BEST NEW ARTIST

Leon Thomas

   BEST GROUP
Future & Metro Boomin

 

BEST FEMALE HIP HOP ARTIST
Doechii

BEST MALE HIP HOP ARTIST
Kendrick Lamar

DR. BOBBY JONES BEST GOSPEL/INSPIRATIONAL AWARD
“Rain Down on Me” - GloRilla feat. Kirk Franklin and Maverick City Music

BET HER AWARD
“Heart of a Woman” - Summer Walker

VIDEO OF THE YEAR
“Not Like Us” - Kendrick Lamar

 

VIDEO DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
Dave Free & Kendrick Lamar

 

BEST MOVIE
“Luther: Never Too Much”

 

BEST ACTRESS
Cynthia Erivo

 

BEST ACTOR

Denzel Washington

 

YOUNGSTARS AWARD
Blue Ivy Carter

 

SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR
Angel Reese - Basketball

 

SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR
Jalen Hurts - Football

 

VIEWER’S CHOICE AWARD

“Residuals” - Chris Brown

 

    

 

 

BEST INTERNATIONAL ACT

Ayra Starr (Nigeria)

 

BEST NEW INTERNATIONAL ACT

TXC (South Africa)

Ajuliacosta (Brazil)

 

       GLOBAL GOOD AWARD

Mentivity (United Kingdom)

 

For a full recap of “BET Awards” 2025 including the complete list of winners and show show highlights, visit Bet.com

 

 

BET.com/bet-awards is the official site for “BET Awards” 2025 and is the official source for the latest news and updates about this year's show. Follow us @BET and @BETAWARDS.

 

BET EXPERIENCE PRESENTED BY SHEAMOISTURE ANNOUNCES FAN FEST HEADLINERS: GLORILLA TO PERFORM SATURDAY, JUNE 7, WITH MUSTARD PERFORMING  SUNDAY, JUNE 8

AMERIE, ANYCIA, BOSSMAN DLOW, CRIME MOB, KALAN.FRFR, KERI HILSON, LARUSSEL, MARIO, AND PRETTY RICKY JOIN THE LINEUP FOR A STAR-STUDDED WEEKEND OF LIVE PERFORMANCES AND IMMERSIVE FAN FEST ACTIVATIONS
 

Los Angeles, CA, May 7, 2025 – BET Media Group today revealed new details for an electrifying  weekend of live performances from Amerie, Anycia, BossMan Dlow, Crime Mobb, GloRilla, Kalan.FrFr, Keri Hilson, LaRussell, Mario, Mustard, and Pretty Ricky at BET Experience, presented by SheaMoisture: Fan Fest 2025. Taking place at the Los Angeles Convention Center on June 7 &8, this 2-day cultural celebration will feature immersive Fan Fest activations, bringing together the best in music, culture, and community, culminating in the highly anticipated BET Awards 2025.

Kicking off the festivities on Saturday, June 7, chart-topping rap sensation GloRilla will headline with her high-energy anthems, alongside viral phenom BossMan Dlow. The excitement turns up with special sets from Southern rap legends Crime Mob, R&B icon Mario, timeless hitmaker Amerie, and rising rap star Anycia. GRAMMY(r)-winning producer Mustard brings his signature sound to the Fan Fest stage on Sunday, June 8, along with R&B group Pretty Ricky, songstress Keri Hilson, rising star Kalan.FrFr, and lyrical powerhouse LaRussell. With two nights of non-stop hits, throwback classics, and surprise moments, BET Experience Fan Fest 2025 delivers an unforgettable celebration of hip-hop and R&B.

Beyond the electrifying mainstage performances, BET Experience Fan Fest 2025 offers fans an immersive weekend with can’t-miss activations, including:

BETX Industry Talks: Through panels, masterclasses, and moderated conversations  led by industry pros—writers, creators, artists, and actors—attendees gain real-world insights, tools, and unfiltered advice on navigating the business of entertainment.

106 & Park Set: A lineup of the show’s iconic hosts will take center stage, guiding fans through an immersive recreation of the original 106 & Park set, complete with photo opportunities, surprise appearances, and nostalgic moments.

Club Eden: Inspired by smash hit BET+ original series All The Queen’s Men, this upscale lounge offers craft cocktails, special guest guest DJ sets , and enchanting energy..

We Got You, Sis!  Salon: Featuring bold beauty activations that put Black women’s beauty and fashion center stage, while providing a welcoming space for relaxation.

BETX Open Casting Call: Where aspiring talent will have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to audition live in front of Emmy® Award-winning Casting Director and BET Head of Original Programming Casting, Robi Reed, the BET Talent & Casting team, and other  entertainment industry leaders. Find out more information on how to participate at https://www.BETExperience.com.

HOW TO ATTEND:
Register NOW for free access to BET Experience 2025, presented by SheaMoisture at https://www.BETExperience.com

BET Experience sets the tone for Monday, June 9,  the premiere of “BET Awards” 2025. Additional “BET Experience” 2025 talent and programming will be announced at a later date. Stay informed with real-time updates by following BET Experience on Twitter/X @bet, and join the conversation using #BETX. 

 

 

 

 

KENDRICK LAMAR LEADS “BET AWARDS” 2025 NOMINEES WITH TEN NOMINATIONS

DOECHII, DRAKE, FUTURE AND GLORILLA TIE WITH SIX NOMINATIONS EACH

 METRO BOOMIN EARNS FIVE NOMINATIONS

SZA AND THE WEEKND TIE WITH FOUR NOMINATIONS

ARYA STARR, CHRIS BROWN, LIL WAYNE, MAVERICK CITY MUSIC, PLAYBOI CARTI, TEDDY SWIMS, AND TYLER, THE CREATOR EARN
THREE NOMINATIONS EACH

CULTURE’S BIGGEST NIGHT, “BET AWARDS” 2025 WILL AIR LIVE MONDAY, JUNE 9 AT 8 PM ET/ PT ON BET

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BET announces “BET Awards” 2025 nominees, with Kendrick Lamar leading the nominations with ten, Doechii, Drake, Future and GloRilla tying with six nominations, Metro Boomin earning five nominations, and SZA and The Weeknd tying with four nominations each. 

This year’s “BET Awards” 2025 nominees reflect multifaceted creative expression and Black excellence across music, television, film, and sports. Nominations were selected by the BET Voting Academy, which is comprised of an esteemed group of entertainment professionals and influencers in the fields of music, media, digital marketing, sports journalism, public relations, and creative arts.

Kendrick Lamar holds the top spot with ten “BET Awards” 2025 nominations. Lamar’s nominations include ‘Album of the Year’ for GNX, ‘Video of the Year’ for “Not Like Us,” three ‘Viewer’s Choice Award’ nods for “Not Like Us,” “Luther,” featuring SZA, and “Like That” with Future & Metro Boomin, three ‘Best Collaboration’ nods for “Like That,” “30 for 30,” and “Luther,” featuring SZA, ‘Video Director of the Year’ with Dave Free, and ‘Best Male Hip Hop Artist.’ 

Doechii’s six nominations include 'Album of the Year' for Alligator Bites Never Heal, 'Video of the Year' and 'Viewer's Choice Award' for "Denial is a River," 'BET Her' for "Bloom," 'Best Collaboration' for "Alter Ego" featuring JT, and 'Best Female Hip Hop Artist.' 

Drake’s six nominations include 'Album of the Year' for $ome $exy $ongs 4 U, 'Video of the Year' for "Family Matters," 'Viewer's Choice Award' for "Nokia," 'Best Group' with "Drake & PartyNextDoor," 'Best Male R&B/Pop Artist' and 'Best Male Hip Hop Artist.'

Future’s six nominations include 'Album of the Year' for We Don't Trust You with Metro Boomin, 'Video of the Year' for "Type Shit" with Metro Boomin, Travis Scott & Playboi Carti, 'Best Collaboration' and 'Viewer's Choice Award' for "Like That" with Metro Boomin featuring Kendrick Lamar, 'Best Group' with "Future & Metro Boomin," and Best Male Hip Hop Artist. 

GloRilla six nominations include 'Album of the Year' for Glorious, 'Viewer's Choice Award' for “TGIF”, 'Best Collaboration' for "Sticky" with Tyler, The Creator, Sexyy Red and Lil Wayne, the 'Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award' for "Rain Down On Me," 'Best Female Hip Hop Artist', and ‘BET Her’ for “In My Bag” with FLO.

SZA and The Weeknd tie with four nominations each, while Arya Starr, Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, Maverick City Music, Playboi Carti, Teddy Swims, and Tyler, The Creator each earn three nominations. 

 

Voting for “BET Awards” 2025 Viewer’s Choice Award will open soon.

BET.com/bet-awards is the official site for “BET Awards” 2025 and will have all the latest news and updates about this year's show. Follow us @BET and @BETAWARDS.

Connie Orlando, EVP, Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy, will oversee and Executive Produce the annual show, with Jamal Noisette, SVP, Tentpoles & Music Community Engagement for BET. Jesse Collins Entertainment is the production company for the show, with Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon, and Jeannae Rouzan-Clay also serving as Executive Producers.

The 25th Anniversary of “BET Awards” - Culture’s Biggest Night - will air LIVE on BET from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Monday, June 9, 2025, at 8 pm ET/PT. This milestone event will honor 25 years of cultural excellence, spotlighting the most influential names in music, film, television, and sports.

To register for the free, 2-day BETX Fan Fest, visit  BETExperience.com. “BET Experience” 2025 is co-produced by Live Nation Urban.


To view a complete list of this year's nominees, visit BET.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“BET Experience” 2025 is co-produced by Live Nation Urban.

ABOUT BET EXPERIENCE
BET Experience is the destination for elevating unapologetic Blackness with authentic entertainment, access and lifestyle experiences. Through the lens of millennial and Gen Z audiences, BET Experience curates the culture, standing at  the intersection of who this coveted segment is and where they’re  headed.

 

 

 

 

 

ABOUT BET MEDIA GROUP

The BET Media Group, a unit of Paramount (NASDAQ: PARAA; PARA; PARAP), is the world’s largest media company dedicated to entertaining, engaging, and empowering the Black community and championing Black culture. Connecting Black audiences through a portfolio of brands including BET, BET+, BET Gospel, BET HER, BET International, BET Jams, BET Soul, BET Studios, and VH1, the BET Media Group is a thriving media ecosystem of leading interconnected platforms across cable TV, streaming, digital, studios, live events and international.

 

For more information about BET, visit www.bet.com and follow @BET on social platforms.

“BET HIP HOP AWARDS” 2024 IGNITED LAS VEGAS WITH HIGH-ENERGY PERFORMANCES FROM 310BABII, 2 CHAINZ, BIG BOOGIE, BOSSMAN DLOW, E-40, GLORILLA, JUICY J, ROSCOE DASH, SOULJA BOY, 

TRINA AND YUNG MIAMI DELIVERING THEIR ICONIC, 

CHART-TOPPING CLUB ANTHEMS

 

TEYANA TAYLOR AND TYLA PRESENTED THE GLOBAL SUPERSTAR TRAVIS SCOTT WITH THE PRESTIGIOUS 2024 “I AM HIP HOP AWARD”

“BET HIP HOP AWARDS” 2024, HOSTED BY FAT JOE, TO PREMIERE ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15 AT 8 PM ET/PT ON BET AND WILL SIMULCAST ACROSS BET HER, VH1, AND MTV2

 

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New York, NY – October 9, 2024 – “BET Hip Hop Awards” 2024 brought together some of the biggest artists to celebrate hip hop and iconic club anthems. Performances by 310babii, 2 Chainz, Big Boogie featuring GloRilla, Bossman DLow, E-40, Juicy J, Soulja Boy featuring Roscoe Dash, and Trina featuring Yung Miami. Taped on Tuesday, October 8, at Drai’s Beachclub & Nightclub in Las Vegas, NV, this year's show reimagines the traditional award show format. Hosted by hip hop legend Fat Joe, “BET Hip Hop Awards” 2024 will be simulcast on Tuesday, October 15, at 8 PM ET/PT on BET, BET HER, VH1, and MTV2. 

Diamond-certified recording artist, producer, entrepreneur, and global superstar Travis Scott received the "BET Hip Hop Awards" 2024 prestigious "I Am Hip Hop Award," presented by Teyana Taylor and Tyla. Scott was celebrated for his creative genius, cultural contributions, and incredible talent, which have catapulted him to the top of the game as one of the most innovative forces in music and popular culture.

"BET Hip Hop Awards" 2024 celebrates the best in Hip Hop from the past year across 17 categories chosen by a prestigious voting academy of industry experts. For the complete list of “BET Hip Hop Awards” 2024 nominees, click here.

Connie Orlando, EVP of Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy, oversaw the production of the annual event and executive produced with Jamal Noisette, SVP of Specials & Music Programming. Jesse Collins, CEO of Jesse Collins Entertainment, served as Executive Producer for “BET Hip Hop Awards” 2024, with Jeannae Rouzan-Clay and Dionne Harmon from Jesse Collins Entertainment also served as Executive Producers.

For more information about the “BET Hip Hop Awards,” including the latest news and updates, visit the official site at BET.com/HipHopAwards.

ABOUT BET Media Group:

The BET Media Group, a unit of Paramount (NASDAQ: PARAA; PARA), is the world’s largest media company dedicated to entertaining, engaging, and empowering the Black community and championing Black culture. Connecting Black audiences through a portfolio of brands including BET, BET+, BET Gospel, BET HER, BET International, BET Jams, BET Soul, BET Studios, and VH1, the BET Media Group is a thriving media ecosystem of leading interconnected platforms across cable TV, streaming, digital, studios, live events and international. For more information about BET, visit www.bet.com and follow @BET on social platforms. For more BET news announcements, visit betpressroom.com.

 

ABOUT “BET HIP HOP AWARDS”:

“BET Hip Hop Awards” is an annual celebration that pays homage to a culture that changed the world while highlighting the best in hip hop music. Year after year, BET delivers the best in hip hop for an unforgettable night of performances, cyphers and tributes honoring hip-hop legends that have and continue to make hip hop culture a global force.

ABOUT JESSE COLLINS ENTERTAINMENT:

Founded in 2012, Jesse Collins Entertainment (JCE) is a full-service Emmy winning production company that has played an integral role in producing many of television's most memorable moments in music entertainment.  JCE's award-winning and critically acclaimed television includes programming from its three divisions.  From the scripted division: scripted series—Real Husbands of Hollywood, American Soul and miniseries—The New Edition Story and The Bobby Brown Story.  From the unscripted division: unscripted series – Gabrielle Union: My Journey to 50, Oh Hell No! With Marlon Wayans, Cardi Tries, My Killer Body with K. Michelle, DJ Cassidy's Pass the Mic and Forward: The Future of Black Music, Hollywood Squares, Rhythm + Flow, Celebrity Squares, Becoming A Popstar, Sunday Best, Hip Hop Squares and Nashville Squares, talk shows – Yara Shahidi's Day Off and Face to Face with Becky G, and children's series—Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices (Daytime Emmy Award winner).  From the specials division: award shows—The Emmy Awards, The American Music Awards, The 2022 Golden Globes, BET Awards, Soul Train Awards, BET Hip Hop Awards, Black Girls Rock!, BET Honors, UNCF's An Evening of Stars and ABFF Honors, specials—The Super Bowl Halftime Show (Primetime Emmy Award winner), The Light We Carry: Michelle Obama & Oprah Winfrey (Primetime Emmy® Award nominee), A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip Hop, Lil Rel Howery: I said it. Y'all thinking it., CNN's Juneteenth: A Global Celebration of Freedom, Martin: The Reunion, John Lewis: Celebrating A Hero, Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration, Change Together: From The March On Washington To Today, A GRAMMY Salute to the Sounds of Change, Stand Up for Heroes, Dear Mama, Amanda Seales: I Be Knowin', Def Comedy Jam 25, Leslie Jones: Time Machine, The All-Star Nickmas Spectacular and Rip the Runway.  Emmy winner Jesse Collins, Founder and CEO of the company, is the executive producer of all JCE programming.  He is also an executive producer for the annual Grammy Awards and produced the 2021 Oscars.  Emmy winner Dionne Harmon is President. Emmy nominee Jeannae Rouzan-Clay is SVP of Specials.

 

THE ULTIMATE HIP HOP CELEBRATION PREMIERES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15 AT 8 PM ET/PT ON BET

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New York, NY – September 16, 2024 –Today, BET announced that the highly anticipated "BET Hip Hop Awards" 2024 will premiere on Tuesday, October 15, at 8 PM ET/PT on BET. This year, the event turns up the heat in a vibrant, iconic new location—Las Vegas, NV— on October 8, transforming the traditional award ceremony. The entertainment landscape of Las Vegas continues to be deeply shaped by Black culture, infusing it with creativity, resilience, and artistry for generations. As the biggest stars in hip hop take over the legendary city, fans can look forward to a night filled with electrifying performances, star-studded appearances, and the crowning of the year's top hip hop artists. Expect more announcements and prepare for an incredible night celebrating the best of the year in hip hop in Las Vegas.

"From the groundbreaking performances of legends like Sammy Davis Jr. and Lena Horne, who shattered racial barriers, to today's leading and emerging artists, Las Vegas’ vibrant energy reflects the innovation, soul, and storytelling that Black culture continuously contributes. BET is excited to bring ‘BET Hip Hop Awards’ to a city known for its electrifying atmosphere and rich history of awe-inspiring entertainment," said Scott Mills, President & CEO of BET.

 

 

“In 2023, BET paid homage to the legacy, impact, and evolution of hip hop during its golden anniversary, punctuating the year-long celebration with ‘BET Hip Hop Awards,” said Connie Orlando, EVP of Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy at BET. This year, we will continue to honor the genre while pushing boundaries with fresh experiences, including an unforgettable night in Las Vegas. We’re thrilled to continue to bring fans memorable performances and surprises that will make for another epic night of hip hop.”

Connie Orlando, EVP of Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy, will oversee the production of the annual event and serve as Executive Producer with Jamal Noisette, SVP of Specials & Music Programming. Jesse Collins, CEO of Jesse Collins Entertainment, will act as Executive Producer for “BET Hip Hop Awards” 2024, with Jeannae Rouzan-Clay and Dionne Harmon from Jesse Collins Entertainment also contributing as Executive Producers.

The “BET Hip Hop Awards” 2024 performers and nominations, chosen by a distinguished voting academy of music industry experts, will be announced soon. 

 

 

ABOUT BET Media Group:
The BET Media Group, a unit of Paramount (NASDAQ: PARAA; PARA), is the world’s largest media company dedicated to entertaining, engaging, and empowering the Black community and championing Black culture. Connecting Black audiences through a portfolio of brands including BET, BET+, BET Gospel, BET HER, BET International, BET Jams, BET Soul, BET Studios, and VH1, the BET Media Group is a thriving media ecosystem of leading interconnected platforms across cable TV, streaming, digital, studios, live events and international.

For more information about BET, visit www.bet.com and follow @BET on social platforms. For more BET news announcements, visit betpressroom.com.

ABOUT “BET HIP HOP AWARDS”:
“BET Hip Hop Awards” is an annual celebration that pays homage to a culture that changed the world while highlighting the best in hip hop music. Year after year, BET delivers the best in hip hop for an unforgettable night of performances, cyphers and tributes honoring hip-hop legends that have and continue to make hip hop culture a global force.

BET MEDIA GROUP ANNOUNCES ALL-STAR LINEUP FOR
 BET EXPERIENCE 2024 FAN FEST PRESENTED BY WALMART
FRIDAY, JUNE 28 TO SATURDAY, JUNE 29 IN LOS ANGELES

PLUS, THE BETX 2024 SKATING RINK HOSTED BY 10 SUMMERS, WITH MUSTARD AND FRIENDS OPENS, AND THE CELEBRITY BASKETBALL GAME RETURNS WITH “MILLION DOLLAZ WORTH A GAME’S” WALLO AND GILLIE AS HOSTS

New York, N.Y., May 2024 – Today, BET Media Group announced the highly anticipated BET Experience (BETX) Fan Fest 2024 as part of the return of BET Experience 2024 presented by Walmart, Friday, June 28 – Saturday, June 29. BETX Fan Fest 2024 will take over the Los Angeles Convention Center with live music stages, immersive villages, VIP lounges, celebrity meet & greets, and the popular Celebrity Basketball Game. Baby Tate, BigXThaPlug, Cookiee Kawaii, Dead Ass: Khadeen and Devale Ellis, Don Louis, Earn Your Leisure: Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings, Flo Milli, Honey Bxby, Hunxho, Koryn Hawthorne, Lady London, Lay Bankz, Luh Tyler, Marsha Ambrosius, Million Dollaz Worth A Game’s Wallo and Gillie, Monaleo, Mustard, N3WYRKLA, NLE Choppa, Reyna Roberts, Rob49, Saucy Santana, Shaboozey, Skilla Baby, Tanner Adell, That Girl Lay Lay, V.edo and WanMor join the BETX Fan Fest 2024 talent lineup. Plus, the one and only Earthquake joins the previously announced BET Experience Comedy lineup, headlining at the Miracle Theater on Wednesday, June 26.

Grounded in BET Media Group’s mission to entertain, engage, and empower the Black Community, BETX Fan Fest 2024 will feature key distinct villages of discovery and engagement:

• Play Village – The Play Village will allow attendees to test their athletic capabilities, learn more about staying fit, and engage with some of their favorite sports icons and stars. This village will feature the return of the ticketed Celebrity Basketball Game hosted by Wallo and Gillie, a Pickleball Court, and the “Where Black Culture Rolls” Skating Party hosted by Grammy Award-winning artist and producer Mustard and Friends.    
• Style & Beauty Village – BETX centers Black beauty and fashion in a way that celebrates Black style, skin tones, and hairstyles. Featuring several melanin-forward beauty activations, this village will house the ‘We Get You Sis’ Sistas Salon, “All The Queen’s Men” Club Eden, and the 106 & Park Stage featuring live podcasts and music performances you don’t want to miss!
• Flavor Village – Curated by some of the most popular Black chefs, the BETX Flavor Village will provide a taste of Black culinary artistry with food trucks featuring LA’s favorite Black-owned restaurants. 
• iSpendBlack Vendor Village – A village dedicated to the best in Black-owned businesses, in partnership with Black on the Block.
• Walmart Black & Unlimited: The Shoutout - Almost half of Black-owned businesses are discovered through word of mouth. Through The Shoutout, Walmart is boosting discovery and visibility of Black businesses, entrepreneurs, and creators nationwide by supercharging the impact of positive word-of-mouth. Attendees can step in and get inspired to wear, share, and broadcast their support.
• BET+ Screening Room – An interactive BET Experience village housing the Teen Summit experience dedicated to all things teen, and screenings of the latest BET and BET+ shows and movies. This village will also host the popular “Robi Reed Casting Call,” where aspiring talent can audition in front of BET’s Head of Casting, Robi Reed, the BET Talent & Casting team, and other industry leaders. Find out more information on how to participate at https://www.BETExperience.com.
  
  For a complete list of activations, performances, and full BET Experience 2024 Fan Fest schedule, visit https://www.BETExperience.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HOW TO ATTEND:

Register NOW for free access to BET Experience 2024 presented by Walmart at https://www.BETExperience.com.

More information will be announced soon, including additional BET Experience and Fan Fest talent, the BET Experience App, Fan Fest wristbands, the ticketed Celebrity Basketball Game, and more!

 

BET EXPERIENCE VIP PACKAGES

VIP Packages for the BET Experience 2024 Presented by Walmart are on sale NOW. In addition to VIP amenities throughout the weekend and incredible seats for music and comedy shows, three levels of BETX VIP Packages offer guests the one and only opportunity to purchase tickets to the highly anticipated “BET Awards” 2024 broadcast live from the Peacock Theater. Full package amenities and pricing for the Diamond, Platinum, and Gold Packages can be found by visiting www.BETExperience.com.

Follow the BET Experience on Twitter @bet for real-time updates and join the conversation by using #BETX. Visit http://www.betexperience.com for more details.

ABOUT BET EXPERIENCE

BET Experience is the destination for elevating unapologetic Blackness with authentic entertainment, access and lifestyle experiences. Through the lens of millennial and Gen Z audiences, BET Experience cultivates the intersection of who this coveted segment is and where it’s headed.