First Lady of Young Money, Nicki Minaj, is building buzz for her sophomore album, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded. The video for the lead single, “Stupid Hoe,” is stirring up plenty of controversy by its lonesome. BET has banned the clip just a few days before Nicki’s Super Bowl performance with Madonna. TMZ reported a rep […]

Terrence J and Rocsi are the current faces of BET, but it's time to get familiar with two new hosts: Paigion and Shorty Da Prince.

Last night BET hosted their annual Rip The Runway event with the hottest black celebs in the game. Keri Hilson, Foxy Brown, Miguel, Fabolous, Wiz Khalifa and Melanie Fiona were just some of the celebs to come out for the televised fashion show. Each year up and coming and prominent urban designers are featured on the BET’s […]

News & Gossip

BET’s 106 & Park host Terrence J has made quite a name for himself over the past couple of years. He has successfully turned his name into a brand, and added the titles of actor, radio personality, and even motivational speaker to his resume. When he is not hosting 106 & Park, playing Tasha Mac’s […]

During last night’s airing of BET’s pre-taped Celebration of Gospel, Kim Burrell surprised the audience during her performance of “I Look To You” when the song’s original performer, Whitney Houston, joined her on stage during the second verse.  The audience immediately leaped to their feet once they heard Houston’s unmistakable voice.

It’s January 3rd and we’re STILL seeing videos and pictures from Friday night/Saturday morning. Here’s a round-up of performances: First up is Jay-Z and Beyonce performing in Vegas. Chris Martin from Coldplay, Kanye and John Mayer joined them on stage as well. Bey and Jay were reportedly paid $2 Million for TWO songs. Must be […]

The 614

The BET Hip-Hop Awards are set to air tonight. Taped earlier this month in Atlanta the ceremony turned the spotlight on some of the industry’s hottest artists with Nicki Minaj and Jay-Z picking up some big wins. Minaj landed three awards including Rookie of the Year, People’s Champ, and the Made You Look Award. Jay-Z also […]

I’ve got some inside info on the upcoming BET Hip Hop Awards tribute to Guru From Gangstarr. Its gonna be off the hook. Here’s a short preview of what’s in store. BET Videos Check Out These Joints Too BET Exec Explains Why Guru Wasn’t Mentioned At BET Awards DJ Premier Gives Backstory On Entire Gang […]

Celebrity Gossip

Getty Images / By Taylor Hill The 2010 BET Hip Hop Awards were held this weekend at the Atlanta Civic Center and HotSpotAtl.com was on the Black Carpet! Lots of celebrities were in attendance. We spoke with host Mike Epps, Gucci Mane, Waka Flocka Flame, comedian Lil Duval, Soulja Boy, Raekwon, Busta Rhymes, DJ Premier, […]

National, Photos

BET Networks takes an in-depth look at the role of female rappers in the hip-hop industry in the premiere of its first original music documentary special, My Mic Sounds Nice: A Truth About Women and Hip Hop. The documentary will give an inside look at how women have affected rap music, and in turn how […]

Caktuz..?13 has been getting his weight up lately with the summer release of his latest track “Luvyn U”. Back already with another release from his controversial GOD*Z PORNO CD, Caktuz..?13 appeared on Crazy Al Cane’s “Spittin In The Whip” segment, as seen on BET’s late night show The Deal, to preview his new single SupahBaaddddd!. […]