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Award-Winning Songwriter, Artist, and Performer Extraordinaire Victoria Monét Covers BET’s IMMERSED May Issue
The Self-Made Superstar Talks a New Creative Chapter, Motherhood, and Balancing It All in the Public Eye
Photographer Credit: Sage East for IMMERSED
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Los Angeles, CA, May 7, 2025 - Today, BET revealed its Mother’s Day special cover for IMMERSED, its digital cover series, as part of the media company’s 45th anniversary celebration. This digital-first initiative recognizes culture architects, visionaries, and trailblazers who have shaped Black culture and continue to influence global entertainment, music, fashion, and social impact.
The May issue of IMMERSED features Victoria Monét, the seven-time nominated, three-time Grammy Award-winning songwriter and artist, alongside her beloved daughter, Hazel Monét. In an exclusive interview with Brande Victorian for IMMERSED, the 36-year-old songwriter opens up about her rise to fame, her forthcoming children’s book, and her most important job - motherhood.
“I want women to know: you can be a mother and a mogul. Don’t let anyone tell you it’s either or.” - Victoria Monét
“IMMERSED is more than a tribute; it celebrates the power of Black influence and the cultural architects shaping the next era,” said Kimberly Paige, EVP and Chief Marketing Officer of BET Media Group. “In this month’s feature interviews, we intentionally spotlight and celebrate mothers and those mothering the next generation as teachers, moguls, creatives, entrepreneurs, and more. Victoria Monét embodies Black excellence, and we are honored to continue this series with her incredible story.”
The next Mother’s Day issue of BET IMMERSED will highlight the women of BET Media Group, including Connie Orlando, EVP of Specials, Music Programming, and Music Strategy; Kimberly Paige, EVP and Chief Brand Officer; Robi Reed, Head of Original Programming and Casting; and other company leaders who deliver compelling and entertaining content while also balancing their roles as mothers.
As BET embarks on a year-long celebration of its milestone anniversary, IMMERSED will continue to spotlight luminaries and changemakers who are leaving an indelible mark on entertainment and culture. The series reflects BET’s enduring mission to elevate Black creativity and empower the next generation of leaders.
Explore the exclusive cover story and behind-the-scenes imagery at bet.com/immersed.
About BET
The BET Media Group, a unit of Paramount (NASDAQ: PARAA; PARA), is the world’s largest media company dedicated to entertaining, engaging, and empowering the Black community and championing Black culture. Connecting Black audiences through a portfolio of brands including BET, BET+, BET Gospel, BET HER, BET International, BET Jams, BET Soul, BET Studios, and VH1, the BET Media Group is a thriving media ecosystem of leading interconnected platforms across cable TV, streaming, digital, studios, live events and international. For more information about BET, visit www.bet.com and follow @BET on social platforms. For more BET news announcements, visit betpressroom.com.
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