2020

The 50 Biggest Moments In Music In 2020

A look at how Black music shifted the culture.
12/31/2020

The BET 100 Entertainers And Innovators Of The Year List

Our homage to this year’s remarkable Black star power.
12/28/2020

Megan Thee Stallion Is TikTok’s Top Artist Of 2020

Her breakout TikTok hit “Savage” helped her reign supreme.
12/17/2020
BET 100 | Social Media Influencers - Thanks to modern technology anyone with a mobile phone, tablet or computer has the ability to share updates right from the comfort of thier car, home, gym or office via social media. And then there are those people who possess the power to make a thought, idea or image go viral via Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter or YouTube. These community leaders, podcasters, mommy bloggers and authors have the unique ability to inform us about the latest trends in vegan cuisine or educate us on how to be an advocate for our transgender sisters and brothers through their coveted social media accounts. And the access to popular platforms is only growing — we see you Clubhouse and OnlyFans. Here is our carefully curated roundup of the people who can turn hashtags into movements. — Written by Bridgette Bartlett Royall   Plus, don't forget to check back each day this week to find out who else we've added to the BET 100 list...we're just getting started. (BET Digital Design/Getty)

The BET 100 Entertainers & Innovators of the Year | Social Media Influencers

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BET 100 | Sports Stars - Sports have long been a refuge from the grind of our daily lives. That is why the league shutdowns during the height of the pandemic were so devastating. It doesn’t matter how much money you make, where you live or how young or old you are, there is a natural camaraderie that builds between fans. Any Monday morning quarterback will tell you, it’s not just about the game. Our favorite athletes inspire us, teach us and show us how to be better. Here, we honor the stars who not only had an impact on the courts, fields and raceways, but also the world around them. —Written by Jarod Hector Plus, don't forget to check back each day this week to find out who else we've added to the BET 100 list...we're just getting started. (BET Digital Design/Getty)

The BET 100 Entertainers And Innovators Of The Year | The Sports Stars

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The 20 Most OMG Viral Moments Of 2020

Verzuz and dance battles made this year so much better.
12/14/2020
BET 100 | Business Executives And Entrepreneurs - The brilliance of Blackness knows no boundaries. It shines through in boardrooms, tech hubs, startup incubators and academia despite a world that is often hostile toward us. So determined and strong are we, even a global pandemic couldn’t keep us from building business empires, fighting corporate injustice or creating must-have products. Here are execs and entrepreneurs that are not only at the top of their game, they are changing the game and inspiring generations to come. —Written by Jarod Hector Plus, don't forget to check back each day this week to find out who else we've added to the BET 100 list...we're just getting started. (BET Digital Design/Getty)

The BET 100 Entertainers & Innovators of the Year | Business Execs And Entrepreneurs

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BET 100 | Politics - There has been no election more important than the one our country has just endured. So much was at stake. With a global pandemic continuing to ravage our country, and an unprecedented level of civil unrest stoked by police violence, 2020 has forced many of the most politically apathetic among us to care and become involved in the political process. The historic Biden-Harris victory revealed just how fed up the country was with President Donald Trump. The election cycle also begets several other exciting – and important – historical firsts for our community. We celebrate them here. —Written by Dustin SeibertPlus, don't forget to check back each day this week to find out who else we've added to the BET 100 list...we're just getting started. (BET Digital Design/Getty)

The BET 100 Entertainers & Innovators of the Year | Politics

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Drake and Cardi B

The BEST 100 Entertainers & Innovators of the Year | Musicians

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BET 100 | | Social Justice And LGBTQ+ Warriors - Discrimination has been a global pandemic for millennia, but combatting a deadly virus, which disproportionately impacts Black Americans, has created an even more passionate push for justice by activists of color. Though they are from different backgrounds, cities, and generations, there is a shared goal: protect and elevate Black lives. Here we highlight the men, women, non-binary individuals, and teens who courageously fight the good fight. —Written by Demetria WambiaPlus, don't forget to check back each day this week to find out who else we've added to the BET 100 list...we're just getting started. (Photo by BET Digital Design/Getty)

The BET 100 Entertainers And Innovators Of The Year | Social Justice And LGBTQ+ Warriors

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Trevor Noah and Janet Mock

The BET 100 Entertainers And Innovators Of The Year | The Creatives

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