B.E.T also known as Black Entertainment Television was founded in 1980 by Robert L. Johnson. Based out of Washington D.C. they targeted audience was African American teenagers even though now the program has surpassed that tremendously with audiences ranging from teens, college students, to older adults. Now with the mainstream recognition B.E.T has become one of the top network programs. In 2001 B.E.T created the B.E.T Awards. This was formed to appreciate the African Americans in music, movies, sports, and other fields in the entertainment business. Not only do they recognize the black community but they also recognize all the minority communities as well. Every year B.E.T holds this event and the program is a live production.

The design of the award sculpture was created by icon Carlos Mare Rodriguez who is a phenomenal artist and sculptor in the hip-hop community. The B.E.T Awards was and is a fresh and innovative ceremony in the black community and nothing ever has been done like this. Over the course of nine years the hosts have been Steve Harvey and Cedric the Entertainer in both 2001 and 2002. Monique hosted in 2003 and 2004. Will Smith and his wife Jada Pinkett-Smith both hosted in 2005. In 2006 Daman Wayans hosted it and in 2007 Monique hosted it again. In 2008 D.L Hughley hosted the Awards. Jamie Foxx hosted the B.E.T Awards in 2009 which was also a tribute to the late and iconic performer Michael Jackson. Beyonce and Ciara have performed at the B.E.T Awards more than any other performer.

The list of artist who have graced the B.E.T Awards show include but are not limited to the following artists: Destiny’s Child, Gwen Stefani, Earth Wind and Fire, Christina Aguilera, Alien Ant Farm, G-unit, 50cent, Snoop Dogg, Prince, Yolanda Adams, Erykah Badu, Kid Rock, and many more. The range of different talents and genres is wonderful and gives the viewers a wide variety. You have hip hop, rap, country, pop, r and b, and anything under the sun as far as styles of music is concerned.

Date	Time	Venue	City
06/13/2012	7:00PM	Korn House of Blues Atlantic City	Atlantic City NJHouse of Blues Atlantic City
06/16/2012	8:00PM	Korn Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom	Hampton NHHampton Beach Casino Ballroom
06/17/2012	7:30PM	Korn Oakdale Theatre	Wallingford CTOakdale Theatre
06/19/2012	6:30PM	Korn Stage AE	Pittsburgh PAStage AE

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