BET has shocked the tradition by pulling the plug on its two most celebrated award reveals—and not using a clear cause why.

In a transfer that has blindsided followers and artists alike, BET has formally suspended the BET Hip Hop Awards indefinitely.

Let me maintain it a buck. I’ve recognized this for a really very long time. I didn’t wish to put it on the market and trigger points. But, that is loopy! When you consider all of the recollections we now have had with the Hip-Hop Awards. They broke out out after The Source Awards had been a bust. And BET ran with it with the performances, the awards and – sure – these ciphers!

But, there’s a hook I didn’t see. They are additionally ending the Soul Train Awards. Big Don Cornelius is rolling over! This was the final remnant of his legacy. What now?

These two iconic ceremonies have lengthy served as cultural cornerstones! They each rep Black music in main methods. Since 2006, the BET Hip Hop Awards has been the last word showcase of rap excellence. Yes, it obtained wonky infrequently, however these legendary ciphers endure. Those unforgettable performances made headlines.

The Soul Train Awards return even farther, with roots going again to 1987. They carried the torch for R&B and soul. They honored each the pioneers and the way forward for R&B. Now,there is no such thing as a clear path ahead. Oh properly.

BET CEO Scott Mills confirmed the rumors, however didn’t say a lot else.

He advised Billboard the next: “We have suspended the Soul Train and Hip-Hop award shows. But we have a team that’s actively thinking about where those award shows might best live as the media climate continues to evolve. They aren’t gone. And we also still have the NAACP Image Awards and the Stellar Awards.”

What do you all take into consideration this? Are they cooking one thing else up or is that this only a altering of the occasions?

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