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LAST YEAR'S MOST POWERFUL PERFORMANCES

5:42
Chuck D, Nas, YG, Black Thought & Rapsody - "Fight the Power"

The rappers perform "Fight the Power."

06/28/2020
4:40
DaBaby featuring Roddy Ricch - "Rockstar"

Rapper DaBaby performs his summer anthem "Rockstar."

06/28/2020
3:45
Jennifer Hudson - "Young, Gifted & Black"

J. Hud covers Nina Simone's "Young, Gifted & Black."

06/28/2020
5:04
John Legend - "Never Break"

The EGOT-winning recording artist performs "Never Break."

06/28/2020
2:58
Wayne Brady Pays Tribute to Little Richard

The entertainer performs a medley of Little Richard's hits.

06/28/2020

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All of Amanda Seales's Looks as Host of the BET Awards 2020
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HOW WE GOT HERE: A LOOK BACK AT PAST SHOWS

4:56
Celebrating BET's 40th Anniversary

Here's to 40 more years of influential BET programming.

06/28/2020
3:13
The Stars Thank Their Moms
Kanye West, Nicki Minaj and more show their moms some love.
05/07/2021
3:40
The All-Time Best Dressed at the BET Awards

See all the red carpet-ready looks from the BET Awards.

06/25/2020
25:14
Highlights from the BET Awards 2020

A recap of the BET Awards 2020, hosted by Amanda Seales.

07/06/2020
2:09
Black Lives Matter: Ending the Racism Pandemic

Black Lives Matter cofounder Patrisse Cullors speaks out.

06/29/2020

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7:16
Family First
The members of families like the Smiths, Clarks and Obamas are stars in their own rights, but together, they've spent decades in the spotlight and have become household names.
06/04/2021
5:32
Go Behind the Scenes of the BET Awards
Check out all the backstage action from past BET Awards, including performance rehearsals, seating chart arrangements and appearances from hosts Leslie Jones and Chris Hart.
06/04/2021
4:16
Migos Always Show Up in Style
Migos have made a strong impression on the culture through their music, but their bold style and fashion choices make them one of the most unique groups in the game.
06/02/2021
5:25
First Appearances
From Whitney Houston accepting the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2001 to Lizzo performing "Truth Hurts" in 2019, look back at entertainment's biggest stars making their BET Awards debuts.
06/02/2021
4:47
Romeo, My Romeo
Actor, rapper and entrepreneur Romeo Miller has come a long way since the early 2000s, and continues to prove there's no limit to his success.
05/25/2021
3:50
Remember These Iconic BET Awards Red Carpet Debuts?

Revisit some of the most memorable BET Awards red carpet looks from Bow Wow, Snoop Dogg, Soulja Boy, Taraji P. Henson, Monica, Halle Berry, Kendrick Lamar, Willow Smith and many more. 

05/20/2021
5:44
Unapologetically Black Moments from the BET Awards

Iconic artists show endless ways to celebrate Black culture, from Rick James shouting his Chappelle's Show catchphrase to Whitney Houston's charming Lifetime Achievement Award speech.

05/20/2021

BET Awards

The BET Awards 2021 honors achievements in the Black community by celebrating the year's best in music, entertainment, sports and activism.