From Amateur Night at the Apollo to our Living Legend Icon recipient 🙌🏾 Ms. Lauryn Hill's career has been one for the books, but tell us, which moment is your favorite? Watch @mslaurynhill receive the Living Legend Icon Award at the #BETAwards, June 28 at 8/7c!

Some of the most influential sounds in music have origins you might never expect. And this one leads us straight to Chicago's South Side. Long before his music became part of a Kanye West classic, Pastor T.L. Barrett was making an impact that couldn't be measured by record sales or chart positions. His story is a testament to what happens when you invest in the next generation. What started as a mission to reach Chicago's youth became a musical legacy that would resonate far beyond the community where it began. As we celebrate Chicago's rich musical legacy ahead of the 2026 #SoulTrainAwards, we're looking back at the pioneers whose influence continues to shape the music we love today. Swipe to discover the story behind a sound that traveled across generations.

SNEAK PEEK: "Love Don't Cost a Thing"... but dating does. 💸 So the question is, should you be dating if you're broke? The late night topics are getting spicy. Join the conversation during a new episode of #NickCannonAtNight TONIGHT at 10/9c on BET!

SNEAK PEEK: The “Trip” heard around the internet. 🎤👀 Jacquees breaks down the viral Ella Mai moment with Jason Lee, and he's choosing grace over headlines. Don't miss a new episode of #TheJasonLeeShow premiering TOMORROW at 2pm ET, only on BET's YouTube!

Vocal, vision, and ALWAYS good vibrations. Durand Bernarr IS Soul Personified. 🤎 From his genre-defying artistry to his powerhouse vocals, Durand continues to push R&B forward while honoring the sound’s rich legacy. And that's exactly why we're celebrating him as the Soul Personified Honoree at this year's #SoulTrainAwards! Not only will he be honored, he's also hosting the Digital Red Carpet Pre-Show: Back on Track! The vocals and the commentary? The talent and the personality? Oh, get your plates ready. We are about to be VERY well fed. 🍽️👏🏾 Don't miss your favorite cousin to hoot and holler with on Friday, November 27th at 8/7c on BET!

The girls’ favorite heartbreak specialist is celebrating today. Happy birthday to Mariah The Scientist! One of the most undeniable talents in R&B right now, she’s been keeping the girls fed with heartbreak anthems we play on repeat. And with a #SoulTrainAwards nomination this year, she’s just getting started. 📷: The Jennifer Hudson Show

BET’s EVP of Marketing, Tiyal Hayes, sits down with Bevy Smith to discuss the importance of voting and staying informed this midterm election season. Election Day is November 3. Make a plan to vote and stay engaged in the decisions that shape your community. Visit BET.com/Vote for more information and resources to prepare for Election Day.

Is porn cheating? Asked and answered. 😂 Catch a new episode of #NickCannonAtNight TOMORROW at 10/9c on BET!

The next big name in music might be sitting in an HBCU classroom right now and @BET and @TDE are on a mission to find them. Through #TDESessions presented by Toyota and powered by The Orchard, the TDE University Tour brought a mobile recording studio to nine HBCU campuses, giving rising artists just 15 minutes in the booth to prove they've got what it takes. Now, 9 campus contenders are competing for an opportunity to take their talents from the yard to the national stage, with performances at the 2026 Celebration Bowl and the 2027 BET Awards Weekend on the line. Episode 1 of TDE Sessions is OUT NOW on BET's YouTube channel. Watch the competition unfold, then head to BET.com to hear the finalists and cast your vote for the next big star. #HBWECU

Miguel climbed out of the smoke and reminded everyone why he’s one of the most fearless voices R&B has ever had. Anyone who says R&B is dead hasn’t been paying attention. Don’t miss more moments like this at the #SoulTrainAwards, November 27 at 8/7c on BET!

YOUR VOICE. YOUR VOTE. YOUR FUTURE. 🗳️✊🏿 Maiya The Don talks with Bevy Smith about the power of the vote and why it’s important to stay engaged this midterm election season. Election Day is November 3. Start planning now so you’re ready to make your voice heard on the issues that matter to you and your community. Visit BET.com/Vote for more information and resources to prepare for Election Day.

The self-proclaimed King of R&B is in the hot seat! 🔥 One thing JacqueeEEEeeeEEes is gonna do? Run that note. 😂🎤 Another thing? Sit down with Jason Lee and get into ALL. The R&Beef, the viral moments, and the relationships fans still have questions about. Don't miss him on a new episode of #TheJasonLeeShow premiering Wednesday at 2pm ET, only on BET's YouTube!

YOUR VOICE. YOUR VOTE. YOUR FUTURE. 🗳️✊🏿 Tamika Mallory gets real with Bevy Smith about why your vote matters this midterm election season. Election Day is November 3. Make a plan to vote and make your voice heard on the decisions that impact your community. Visit BET.com/Vote for the information and resources you need to get ready for Election Day.

Imani… or should we say SARAH?! 😳👀 Just when we thought this couldn’t get any crazier, the truth comes out and Naomi is DONE playing defense. Buckle up because the most anticipated episode of Her Baby hits THIS WEDNESDAY at 10/9c on BET. #HerBabyBET

Yung Miami said "Watch Dis" 💃🏾🔥 The rapper joined in on the #BETSoulTrainLine and now, YOU’RE UP! Show us your moves for a chance to win $5,000 AND have your video featured in the #SoulTrainAwards 2026 broadcast! Whether you’re stepping solo or coming through with the whole crew, submit your video by November 5th at bet.com/soul-train-line 🙌🏾

From the New Orleans girl we first got to know on Tiny & Toya to the mother, wife, entrepreneur, and woman she's become, Toya johnson has turned new chapters into new beginnings, and built a legacy that's entirely her own. Today we celebrate years of beauty, grace, growth, with a little cajun spice. Happy Birthday to our forever It Girl!

We grew up watching Meagan Good. Now we’re getting to know the woman she’s become. From child star to leading lady, Meagan reflects on finding freedom in her 40s, rediscovering her passion for acting, and embracing what’s next. What role made you a fan? #BETOfficeHours

Proof of what happens when you pass a Lady of Soul the mic. 🤎😍 Toni Braxton’s signature sultry and low voice is one that is timeless and impossible to imitate. With it, she changed R&B forever and gave us one of the best-selling singles of all time, “Un-Break My Heart.” We’ll always give Toni Braxton her flowers. 💐 #SoulTrainAwards #LadyofSoulAwards

30 years in, and Hov is still reminding us why his name belongs in the conversation of hip-hop’s greatest. Jay-Z closed out his anniversary concert series with a second night in Los Angeles, bringing out West Coast legends Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and Too $hort for a star-studded finale. Three decades of classics, cultural influence and a legacy that continues to speak for itself. What a way to close out a historic run. source: @rocnation