Los Angeles

Dom Kennedy Files Lawsuit Against LAPD Over “Unconstitutional” Gun Laws

The popular West Coast rapper has filed suit to address a previous arrest.
05/10/2022

L.A. Riot: Moving Forward 30 Years Later With Determination and HOPE

In the days after Los Angeles burned, nonprofit Operation HOPE was started by John Hope Bryant and has expanded to create millions of dollars in opportunities. He talks to BET.com, looking back at what happened and looking ahead.
05/02/2022

The Injustice Often Overlooked: Latasha Harlins’ Sister Reflects 30 Years After The 1992 L.A. Riot

Overshadowed by the Rodney King beating, Dr. Christina Rogers says the 15-year-old shooting victim’s family wants a new generation to know about this case.
04/29/2022

Rep. Karen Bass Remembers The 1992 Los Angeles Riot – And The Work It Took To Heal A Community

She’s in a tight race to become L.A.’s first Black woman mayor, but three decades ago the lawmaker was working to keep economic and racial tensions from reaching a boiling point.
04/29/2022
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The 1992 Los Angeles Riot: A Visual Timeline of A Devastating Event

30 years ago, L.A. was gripped by violence, but its triggers ran much deeper.
04/29/2022

A$AP Rocky Released On Bond Following Arrest At Los Angeles Airport

The rapper’s bail was set at $550K and has an August 17 court date.
04/21/2022

Jacqueline Avant’s Killer Sentenced To A Minimum Of 150 Years In Prison

He pleaded guilty to killing the wife of industry executive Clarence Avant.
04/20/2022

Congresswoman Karen Bass In A Tight Race Against Billionaire Rick Caruso For L.A. Mayor

The wealthy developer spent $9 million in campaign ads ahead of June 7 primary.
04/13/2022

Los Angeles Rapper Yngx 17 Dead At 28

He was a part of a road rage incident in North Hollywood.
03/04/2022

Super Bowl LVI: Live Updates of Cincinnati vs. Los Angeles

Keep checking back for BET's live coverage from the biggest night in NFL football straight from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
02/12/2022

Kodak Black And Two Others Shot At Justin Beiber Afterparty In Los Angeles

The rapper and two others suffered gunshot wounds after a fight erupts
02/12/2022