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Today, day three of the BET Experience at L.A. Live presented by Coca-Cola® had an exciting day of events including the highly anticipated Celebrity Basketball Game presented by Sprite. Snoop Dogg, Nick Cannon, Floyd Mayweather, Omarion, Wale, The Game, Desiigner, Marsia Martinand many more competed with each other to take home the winning trophy. Beyoncé’s rising music due Chloe x Halle opened the game with a striking rendition of the national anthem while Yo Gotti gave an energetic half time performance.
The day continued with amazing performances throughout the fan fest at free stages spread throughout the convention center. Ro James, BJ the Chicago Kid, Bibi Bourelly and more took the BETX Music Stage sponsored by Nissan, Dreezy, Desiigner, O.T. Genasis, Kevin Gates, Fat Joe and Remy Ma gave crowd pleasing performances at the BETX Main stage sponsored by JG Wentworth, and exciting acts Kodie Shane, Jacquees, Chloe x Halle and Jovaine hit the Coca-Cola Music Studio stage.
The fan fest continued with the AT&T presented Genius Talks with an exciting slate of conversations from DJ Khaled, Gabrielle Union, Snoop Dogg, Birdman, Jermaine Dupri and more. Gabrielle Union in a very honest conversation about the need for strong black female leads in Hollywood and the challenges women of color face speaking openly about understanding and being proud of who you are as an individual and that you can’t be everything to everyone. Union told a story of one of her first jobs going for a Tupac music video, where he immediately upon meeting her saw more in her and asked why she was even there. Taking it as a sign she left and still remembers how appreciate and grateful she was for that quick enlightenment.
DJ Khaled’s Keys to Genius – Hosted by Michael Smith
DJ, producer, and hip-hop megastar DJ Khaled found another level of success in 2015 when he became a leading social media personality and motivational thought-leader. Be there as he shares his keys to genius, personal branding and reinvention with host ESPN’s own Michael Smith (ESPN’s “His & Hers”).
State of the Union: Black Women in Hollywood – Hosted by Melissa Harris-Perry
Womwn joined Melissa Harris-Perry as she talks to “Being Mary Jane” and “Birth of a Nation” actress Gabrielle Union about the need for strong black female leads in Hollywood and the challenges women of color face in front of and behind the camera.
The Moguls – Hosted by Angie Martinez
From setting trends to making bank, these industry Moguls have built successful empires while helping to shape both the sound and culture of a generation. Don’t miss New York Times best-selling author and multimedia personality Angie Martinez, in conversation with Snoop Dogg, Birdman, and Jermaine Dupri.
