BET EXPERIENCE 2026 ANNOUNCES NEW PROGRAMMING: ENTREPRENEUR EXPERIENCE ON FRIDAY, JUNE 26

INAUGURAL DIVINE 9 STEP SHOW ON SATURDAY, JUNE 27

Hosted by Rap Icon, Business Mogul, and Philanthropist MC Lyte

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Los Angeles, CA, May 6, 2026 – BET Media Group today announced the addition of the E-Suite Entrepreneurship Experience and K.A.O.S. with an Iota of D.A.Z.S. Step Show to its power-packed programming lineup at BET Experience 2026. Hosted by MC Lyte and created by her long-time business partner Lynn Richardson in collaboration with Hip-Hop Sisters Foundation, both events will take place at The Beehive on Friday, June 26, and Saturday, June 27, during the multi-day celebration of music, culture, and community ahead of Culture's Biggest Night, "BET Awards 2026.”

The E-Suite Entrepreneurship Experience will take place on Friday, June 26, bringing together entrepreneurs, creatives, industry leaders, and aspiring business owners for conversations, workshops, and networking experiences centered around financial empowerment and wealth building, with celebrity judges on hand to inspire and engage throughout the event. Aspiring entrepreneurs can apply to compete in the business pitch competition, judged by a panel of celebrities at betexperience.com. The submission deadline is Friday, May 29.

“As someone who has dedicated my career to empowering communities through music, business, and philanthropy through my charity Hip Hop Sisters Foundation, I am thrilled to partner with BET on the E-Suite Business Pitch Competition, as it aligns perfectly with our mission to create opportunities that inspire long-term financial stability,” said rapper, businesswoman, and philanthropist MC Lyte. "With transformational content curated by Lynn Richardson’s New W.E.A.L.T.H. University, we want attendees to leave empowered, connected, and equipped with the business and financial tools to build, lead, and thrive.”

Divine Nine fraternities and sororities will take the stage at the K.A.O.S. with an Iota of D.A.Z.S. Step Show Saturday, June 27, to celebrate unity, legacy, and cultural excellence–all while supporting BET in its mission to highlight creativity, community, and leadership. Teams can register at betexperience.com. The submission deadline is Thursday, May 14. While members of the Divine Nine organizations are voluntarily participating in the K.A.O.S. with an Iota of D.A.Z.S. Step Show, this is not a Divine Nine event.

“As a proud member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., I understand that step culture represents unity, pride, discipline, creativity, and community impact. Together with Hip HopSisters Foundation and Divine Nine members Lynn Richardson (Delta Sigma Theta) and Brett Dismuke (Kappa Alpha Psi), we are excited to bring that energy to the BET Experience in a major way,” MC Lyte added.

To register for BET Experience events, including BETX FanFest performances featuring Mariah the Scientist, B2K, Coi Leray, DESTIN CONRAD, Fabolous, G Herbo, Jaewon, kwn, and Larry June– and unlock exclusive schedules, content, and behind-the-scenes access, download the BET Experience app, now available on iOS and Android.

Additional BET Experience 2026 talent and programming will continue to be announced at a later date. Stay informed with real-time updates by following BET Experience on X @bet and join the conversation using #BETX.

About BET Media Group
The BET Media Group, a unit of Paramount, a Skydance Corporation (Nasdaq: PSKY), is the world’s largest media company rooted in community, culture and connection for the Black community. For over four decades, BET has served as a trusted home for Black audiences, amplifying authentic stories, elevating Black voices and creating spaces where culture thrives and community comes together.

Through a powerful portfolio of brands including BET, BET+, BET Gospel, BET HER, BET Jams, BET Soul, BET Studios and VH1, BET connects audiences across cable, streaming, digital, live events, studios and global platforms, delivering culturally resonant content that reflects the depth, creativity and impact of the Black experience. For more information about BET, visit www.bet.com and follow @BET on social platforms. For more BET announcements, visit paramountpressexpress.com/bet/.

About BET Awards
“BET Awards” is one of the most-watched award shows on cable television, according to the Nielsen Company. The “BET Awards” franchise remains the #1 program in cableTV history among African Americans, and it is the #1 telecast for BET every year. It recognizes the triumphs and successes of artists, entertainers, and athletes in a variety of categories.

About BET Experience
BET Experience is the destination for elevating unapologetic Blackness with authentic entertainment, access, and lifestyle experiences. Through the lens of millennial and Gen Z audiences, BET Experience curates the culture, standing at the intersection of who this coveted segment is and where they’re headed.

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