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BET DIGITAL AWARD-WINNING FRANCHISE “FOR THE FELLAS” RETURNS WITH POWERFUL SEASON 3 PREMIERE: A BLACK EXCELLENCE SPECIAL ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17
Featuring Jonathan Majors, Deon Cole, and Kenny Burns; Season 3 Premieres on Tuesday, February 17 on BET.com and the Official BET YouTube Channel
(Pictured L-R: Host Brian “B-Mac” McIntosh, Jonathan Majors, Deon Cole, and Kenny Burns)
(Photo Credit: #ForTheFellas @BET)
NEW YORK, NY – February 17, 2026 — BET’s award-winning digital franchise “For The Fellas” returns for Season 3 with a deeply moving and unfiltered Black Excellence Special, premiering on BET.com and the official BET YouTube channel on Monday, February 17.
Hosted by Brian “B-Mac” McIntosh, the Season 3 premiere sets the tone with honesty and vulnerability as Jonathan Majors joins Deon Cole and Kenny Burns for a powerful conversation centered on Black excellence, legacy, and the importance of community support. Moving beyond headlines, the episode focuses on what it truly means to be seen, supported, and celebrated within the Black community.
In a raw and emotional exchange, Majors reflects on navigating pressure, public perception, and the responsibility that comes with visibility, while remaining grounded in purpose. Throughout the conversation, Deon Cole and Kenny Burns meet Majors with candor, brotherhood, and empathy, reinforcing the show’s core mission: creating a space where Black men can speak openly, show up for one another, and redefine strength on their own terms.
To date, the franchise has garnered 5.8 million engagements, 90 million video views, and 70 million impressions, continuing to serve as a cultural touchpoint and safe, authentic space for vulnerable, unfiltered dialogue within the Black community.
Stream the Season 3 premiere of “For The Fellas” on Tuesday, February 17 on BET.com and the official BET YouTube Channel.
For The Fellas is hosted by Brian “B-Mac” McIntosh, Directed by Hunter Hughes, and Executive Produced by Brittiany Taylor. For more information, visit BET.com and follow @BET on social media.
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