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The Girls and Gays Are Dominating Hip Hop, But Where Is the Respect?

DaBaby's betrayal of Megan Thee Stallion is just one example of straight men in hip hop refusing to cede dominance

Ashley Reese

7/27/21 2:30PM

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Lil Nas X Ruled the BET Awards Red Carpet

Saweetie did drama and Megan Thee Stallion brought hot girl vibes

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Now This Is a Good Pregnancy Reveal

Cardi B revealed she's expecting her second child with Offset at the BET Awards

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Mary J. Blige Fully Embraced Her Queendom at the BET Awards

While presenting Mary J. Blige with a Lifetime Achievement Award on Sunday night, the BET Awards rightfully…

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Please Enjoy Lizzo's Performance of 'Truth Hurts' at the BET Awards, Flute Included

One of 2019's greatest (few) joys has been watching Minnesota singer Lizzo skyrocket to stardom following the…

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Anita Baker Honored With Lifetime Achievement at BET Awards

Anita Baker is someone who manages to be both a living legend and perpetually underrated. Her mid-‘80s heyday that…

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Eminem Slams Donald Trump in BET Awards Rap

In a pre-recorded freestyle rap that played at the BET Hip Hop Awards Tuesday night, Eminem took aim at Donald…

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I Can't Get Enough of the Migos-Joe Budden Reaction Memes

Sunday night’s BET Awards turned out to be largely uneventful, aside from three things: the Xscape reunion set, the…

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Nicki Minaj Is Gifted Key to Queens, New York

Nicki Minaj, née Onika Tanya Maraj, now holds the key to her native New York City borough. Melinda Katz, Queens…

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Denim, Diamonds, Leather, and Lace on the Glam, No-Rules BET Awards Red Carpet

Sunday night’s 2017 BET Awards were an occasion for all manner of dress, perhaps in part because its attendees were…

Julianne Escobedo Shepherd

6/26/17 1:00PM

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7/5/16

4,500 Idiots Want Jesse Williams Fired From <i>Grey's Anatomy</i> for His Speech at the BET Awards

4,500 Idiots Want Jesse Williams Fired From Grey's Anatomy for His Speech at the BET Awards

A petition to get Jesse Williams fired from Grey’s Anatomy is circulating and is just over 4,500 signatures right…

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Do Not Call Mama Tina a Liar

After opening the BET Awards in iconic fashion on Sunday night, Beyoncé had to dip to London to prep for her…

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Jesse Williams' BET Awards Speech Inspires Justin Timberlake to Put His Foot in His Mouth

When Jesse Williams accepted the Humanitarian Award at the BET Awards on Sunday night, he spoke on behalf of black…

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Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar Open the 2016 BET Awards With 'Freedom'

Beyoncé opened the 2016 BET Awards with a ferocious performance of “Freedom.”

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Summer Whites and Glittery Glamour at the BET Awards

Last night’s 35-hour-long BET Awards performance featured a reunion performance by Puff Daddy and the Family, which…

Julianne Escobedo Shepherd

6/29/15 4:20PM

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6/29/15

Bullied Teen Designs Dress, Wins Prom Queen, Creates BET Awards Couture

It’s been a whirlwind few weeks for Kyemah McEntyre, a recent high school grad who’s got dreams of designing high…

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Nicki Minaj Clarifies Her Iggy Azalea Shade by Kinda Shading Her Again

After delivering an acceptance speech during Sunday’s BET Awards that seemed to dress down rapper Iggy Azalea,…

Hillary Crosley Coker

7/02/14 3:00PM

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Cleavage, Cut Outs and Crop Tops at the BET Awards

Last night, the BET Awards took place in the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles; many wonderful, talented humans were…

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Nicki Minaj Throws Buckets of Shade at Iggy Azalea at BET Awards

During Sunday’s BET Awards, Nicki Minaj won the Best Female MC trophy and took time during her acceptance speech to…

Hillary Crosley Coker

6/30/14 11:00AM

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