
08/06/2025
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BET has indefinitely suspended both the Soul Train Awards and the BET Hip Hop Awards.
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The decision, quietly confirmed by BET CEO Scott Mills, comes without a clear explanation or timeline for their return. In a conversation with , Mills addressed speculation about the future of these two key events in BET’s awards franchise. He confirmed that the shows have been suspended but assured that a team is actively exploring where they might fit in the evolving media landscape. “They aren’t gone,” Mills said, noting that BET still has the NAACP Image Awards and the Stellar Awards.
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The BET Hip Hop Awards, launched in 2006, have become a significant platform for both emerging and established rap artists. Meanwhile, the Soul Train Awards, which debuted in 1987, hold a legacy rooted in Don Cornelius’ iconic television series. (📸: ) ✍🏾: