BET Current: DMX’s Faith Honored, Tessa Thompson Speaks Out, and Phillis Wheatley Gets Her Flowers

01/08/2026

From DMX’s posthumous ordination as a minister to Tessa Thompson opening up about reclaiming her narrative, plus the U.S. Postal Service honoring poet Phillis Wheatley, here’s what’s current and moving the culture.

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BET Current: Michelle Obama, Denzel Washington, and Janelle Monáe Remind Us Why Black Excellence Never Misses a Season

From Michelle Obama’s “Black don’t crack” confidence to Denzel’s viral confrontation and Janelle Monáe’s Halloween takeover, BET Current breaks down what’s buzzing this week.
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BET Current: Garcelle Beauvais Reclaims Her Narrative, Pras Faces $64M Fine & Angela Bassett Shows Love to Ariana

From Garcelle’s “Auntie” clapback to Angela Bassett’s words of wisdom, Danielle Young breaks down this week’s biggest stories moving the culture forward.
11/04/2025
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BET Current: From the Block to the Big Stage: Max B’s Homeco

This week on BET Current, we’re talking redemption, resilience, and remembrance — as Max B walks free, Magic Johnson opens up about faith and survival, and the basketball world says goodbye to legend Lenny Wilkens.
11/10/2025
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BET Current: Eddie Murphy Reflects, Xavier Worthy Gives Back, and Obama Surprises Veterans

From Chiefs rookie Xavier Worthy expanding his foundation for single moms to Eddie Murphy opening up about legacy and Obama’s heartwarming moment with veterans, BET Current spotlights the stories shaping culture, compassion, and community.
11/13/2025
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BET Current: A SNAP Crisis, $113M for HBCUs & Pharrell Gets the Key

Families brace for food aid changes while historic gifts fuel HBCUs — and Pharrell spotlights Black entrepreneurship in Miami.
11/17/2025
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BET Current: Saucy Sundays, Missing Millions, and a Disturbing South Side Assault

Victoria Monét expands her talents, Usher demands repayment, and Chicago parents demand answers after a brutal attack outside an elementary school.
11/20/2025
02:34

BET Current: Labor Negligence, Beyoncé’s Grand Prix Moment, and Campus Leadership Under Scrutiny

From a frightening roadside birth to Queen Bey stealing the F1 spotlight to Morehouse confronting a viral altercation, these are the stories shaping Black America this week.
11/24/2025
01:38

BET Current: SZA Calls Out Misogynoir as Booker Says “I Do” and Klay Drops Peak Boyfriend Energy

From SZA defending Cynthia Erivo to Cory Booker’s wedding day and Klay naming a boat after Megan, today’s stories are shaping Black America’s timeline.
12/01/2025
02:52

BET Current: Current: Burna Boy Steps Up, Viola Gets Her Flowers

From global generosity after tragedy to a history-making Barbie and an iconic engagement reveal, this week’s BET Current highlights the stories inspiring, uplifting, and celebrating Black culture.
12/04/2025
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BET Current: The Top 25 Albums of 2025

These projects kept us pressing repeat—blending innovation, legacy, and cultural impact across hip-hop, R&B, and global sounds.
12/20/2025
02:21

BET Current: DMX’s Faith Honored, Tessa Thompson Speaks Out, and Phillis Wheatley Gets Her Flowers

From DMX’s posthumous ordination as a minister to Tessa Thompson opening up about reclaiming her narrative, plus the U.S. Postal Service honoring poet Phillis Wheatley, here’s what’s current and moving the culture.
01/08/2026
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From Rubble to Renewal: How Two Dragons Martial Arts Is Rebuilding

After losing their studio in the Eaton Fire, a mother-and-son martial arts team is buying back their land, raising funds, and working with housing advocates to rebuild—not just for themselves, but for their entire community.
01/08/2026
02:07

BET Current: Oprah Gets Honest, a Community Demands Answers, and Salt-N-Pepa Push Back

From Oprah Winfrey’s reflections on body image and joy to renewed calls for justice after a deadly ICE shooting and Salt-N-Pepa’s legal fight for their legacy, here’s what’s shaping the conversation.
01/13/2026
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BET Current: Oprah’s Journey, Community Outrage, and a Legal Fight for Hip-Hop History

Oprah Winfrey looks back on decades of public scrutiny, loved ones call for accountability after a fatal encounter with ICE, and Salt-N-Pepa challenge a ruling that threatens control of their early catalog.
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