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BET Announces BET 100 Entertainers And Innovators of the Year List

12/31/2020

News Source: BET

BET pays tribute to those that continue to stand up, speak out, create, and lead the culture through sports, politics, music, film, TV, social media, business, advocacy, and activism....and they call it The BET 100 of 2020.

Some of the top innovators on the list include:

PERSON OF THE YEAR: Kamala Harris

POLITICAL STRATEGIST OF THE YEAR: Stacey Abrams

ACTRESS OF THE YEAR: Regina King

ACTOR OF THE YEAR: Chadwick Boseman

RAPPER OF THE YEAR: Megan Thee Stallion

MALE ATHELETE OF THE YEAR: Lebron James

FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR: Maya Moore

INNOVATORS OF THE YEAR: Verzuz Creators Swizz Beatz and Timbaland

PROJECT OF THE YEAR: Misha Green's "Lovecraft Country"

YOUNGEST HOLLYWOOD EXEC OF THE YEAR: Marsai Martin

BET 100: Entertainers and Innovators of the Year

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The Actors

The Creatives

The Musicians

The Social Justice and LGBTQ+ Warriors

Politics

Style & Beauty

Social Media Influencers

The Sports Stars

Business Execs And Entrepreneurs

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Jamar Latin, also known as X, is a 19-year-old clothing designer and entrepreneur. He has recently launched a luxury clothing line titled, "Label X". X is quoted to be the next Virgil Abloh, the creative director behind popular high-end brand OFF WHITE. His brand LABEL X is even attracting the attention of many Hip Hop stars like G Herbo & Coca Vango. Label X is available exclusively at labelx.us.

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2 Chainz Parking Lot Concert

12/5/2020

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Parking Lot Concert Series is proud to announce Rap Legend 2 Chainz will be performing at the next Parking Lot Concert on Saturday, December 12th, 2020. Guest will get to experience 2 Chainz performing hits from his latest album, "So Help Me God" & his most popular songs in Phoenix.

2 Chainz- So Help Me God

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‘Salt-N-Pepa’ biopic on Lifetime

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From the EP - EXPANSION

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