A History of BET Awards Hosts

06/23/2020

Each host brings their unique energy to the show.

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03:13

The Stars Thank Their Moms
BET Awards 2020

India Arie, Alicia Keys, Kanye West, Missy Elliott, Musiq Soulchild, Ludacris, Usher and other celebs show their appreciation for their mothers after winning BET Awards.
05/07/2021
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25:14

Highlights from the BET Awards 2020
BET Awards 2020

Look back at the biggest moments from the BET Awards 2020, from Amanda Seales's powerful opening monologue to Megan Thee Stallion and Lizzo's acceptance speeches.
07/06/2020
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01:23

Kane Brown Is Excited to Represent Country Music on the Show
BET Awards 2020

Kane Brown talks about the timely message of his new single "Worldwide Beautiful" and what the donation to the Boys & Girls Clubs from McDonald's means to him.
07/06/2020
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02:00

Jonathan McReynolds on Artists Rising to the Occasion
BET Awards 2020

Jonathan McReynolds did not expect to release his song "People" under such unusual circumstances but is looking forward to the creativity of the BET Awards 2020 performers.
07/06/2020
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07:06

Culture Can't Be Canceled 2016-2020
BET Awards 2020

Sam Jay and Melvin Gregg reflect on recent triumphs and tragedies that have defined Black culture, including #MeToo, 'Black Panther,' COVID-19 and the murder of George Floyd.
07/02/2020
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04:41

Culture Can't Be Canceled 2010-2015
BET Awards 2020

Sam Jay and Melvin Gregg explain how the decline of traditional media gatekeepers and the birth of the Black Lives Matter movement advanced Black culture in the early 2010s.
07/01/2020
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07:12

Radio Room: YG Talks About His Activism
BET Awards 2020

YG discusses being on the front lines of the Black Lives Matter movement, giving back to his community and the challenges of addressing gun violence.
07/01/2020
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03:01

Parker McKenna Posey Talks to Sierato About His Shoe Design
BET Awards 2020

In the final episode of this series, Parker McKenna Posey chats with Sierato on the behind-the-scenes process that went behind making a Burger King-inspired shoe using removed colors from artificial sources from its food. Parker McKenna Posey chats with Sierato on the behind-the-scenes process of making a Burger King-inspired shoe using removed colors from artificial sources from its food.
06/30/2020
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08:03

Radio Room: Bob Johnson Discusses BET's History
BET Awards 2020

BET co-founder Bob Johnson shares his thoughts on 40 years of Black Entertainment Television and talks about his fondest memories at the network.
06/30/2020
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07:57

Radio Room: Megan Thee Stallion Discusses Celebrity Causes
BET Awards 2020

Megan Thee Stallion weighs in on her BET Awards 2020 nominations, her love of West Coast beats and if stars should feel obligated to support movements like Black Lives Matter.
06/29/2020
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05:20

Culture Can't Be Cancelled 2005-2009
BET Awards 2020

Melvin Gregg and Sam Jay look at the defining events of black culture in the late 2000s, from Hurricane Katrina to the rise of social media to the election of Barack Obama.
06/29/2020
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05:58

Culture Can't Be Cancelled 2000-2004
BET Awards 2020

Comedian Sam Jay and actor Melvin Gregg explore BET's efforts in the early 2000s to support and celebrate Black culture by serving as a platform for artists and entertainers.
06/29/2020
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07:18

Radio Room: Saweetie "Taps In" to Black Lives Matter
BET Awards 2020

Saweetie talks about her 2020 Best Female Hip Hop Artist nomination and donating all the proceeds of her PrettyLittleThing clothing collaboration to Black Lives Matter.
06/29/2020
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02:09

Black Lives Matter: Ending the Racism Pandemic
BET Awards 2020

Patrisse Cullors, Viola Davis, Sterling K. Brown, Spike Lee, Whoopi Goldberg and others honor Black Americans who were murdered as a result of systemic racism.
06/29/2020
00:49

Roddy Ricch Accepts 2020 Album of the Year Award
BET Awards 2020

After winning the 2020 Album of the Year Award, Roddy Ricch thanks the team who helped him create "Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial."
06/29/2020
01:06

Lizzo Wins Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
BET Awards 2020

Lizzo accepts the 2020 Best /Pop Artist Award, thanks Beyonce for her contributions to Black culture and speaks on the importance of this event throughout her own life.
06/29/2020
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03:52

Anderson .Paak & Jay Rock - "Lockdown"
BET Awards 2020

Anderson .Paak and Jay Rock perform "Lockdown," a powerful song about the impact of COVID-19 on Black Americans and the nationwide protests against police brutality.
06/29/2020
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04:56

Celebrating BET's 40th Anniversary
BET Awards 2020

Lena Waithe, will.i.am, Lizzo and other BET contributors talk about what BET's existence means to Black artists and how Bob Johnson challenged the television status quo.
06/28/2020
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05:37

Jonathan McReynolds & Kane Brown - "People" & More
BET Awards 2020

Gospel musician Jonathan McReynolds and country stars Kane Brown perform their songs "People" and "Worldwide Beautiful."
06/28/2020
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01:09

Shaq Shows Off His DJ Skills
BET Awards 2020

Shaq (under his pseudonym DJ Diesel) gets behind the ones and twos to flex his remixing talents, then gives a shout-out to The General.
06/28/2020
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