For Millenials and the primary wave of Gen-Z, BET turned the epicenter for all issues cool in our tradition because of a music video countdown present known as 106 & Park. Afternoons had been spent throughout the nation hanging out in entrance of the tv — many had been even fortunate sufficient to attend the reside tapings in New York Metropolis! — for a 90-minute phase of voting in your favourite music movies, interviews together with your favourite artists, present occasions from an city perspective and a pair of hosts that curated the expertise every day.
106 & Park ended its epic 14-year run a little bit over a decade in the past, spanning from September 11, 2000 to December 19, 2014. Nonetheless, it now appears like we’re in for an enormous relaunch quickly following information of a reboot within the works and the latest announcement {that a} twenty fifth anniversary particular will air in the course of the 2025 BET Awards.
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The anniversary particular will reunite authentic 106 & Park hosts AJ Calloway and Free with second wave host Julissa Bermudez, third technology hosts Terrence J alongside Rocsi Diaz and last hosts Keshia Chanté and Bow Wow for a multi-day tribute crammed with activations. Right here’s extra information on what to anticipate from the celebratory occasion set to air reside on BET subsequent month (June 9) from Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater, through the official press launch:
“The ‘106 & Park’ twenty fifth Anniversary celebration will launch at this yr’s BET Expertise (BETX) Fan Fest reside from the 106 & Park stage on the Los Angeles Conference Middle, on Saturday, June 7 and Sunday, June 8. The weekend will kick off on Saturday with a reimagined Freestyle Friday Battle, spotlighting rising artists and that includes a wide range of shock visitor appearances. The expertise continues at BETX on Sunday, June 8, the place a number of the present’s iconic hosts will take heart stage to reminisce on their favourite moments and interact with followers in an immersive recreation of the unique ‘106 & Park’ set. Full with photograph ops, musical performances and nostalgic moments, the set up will reintroduce the beloved collection to a brand new technology, whereas giving longtime followers an opportunity to relive the magic.
On Monday, June 9, ‘106 & Park’ host Terrence J will honor the legendary program from the BET Awards pink carpet throughout this yr’s Purple Carpet Reside pre-show, airing LIVE on BET at 6 pm ET/PT. The tribute will function a traditional freestyle battle, an unique world premiere music video, and iconic throwback performances. Mr. 106 & Park, Bow Wow, can even host ‘BET Social Reside’ from the pink carpet.
For the grand finale, the reside broadcast of this yr’s ‘BET Awards’ will ship a robust tribute that includes unforgettable performances by artists from 106 & Park’s most memorable episodes and the return of its beloved hosts, every of whom helped to outline the present’s legacy.”
All this pleasure put us in probably the most nostalgic of moods, and we simply needed to revisit some memorable moments in 106 & Park historical past earlier than the subsequent period begins. From final moments preserved on digicam with superstars which might be sadly not right here with us to unforgettable reside performances that for some musicians had been their first, the present’s legacy is really unmatched.
Preserve scrolling for the throwback jam of the day with these 25 most memorable moments in 106 & Park historical past, and make sure to tune in for the twenty fifth anniversary particular on the 2025 BET Awards airing reside on Monday, June 9, at 8 PM ET/PT:
The First Episode – September 11, 2000
The place all of it started!
The Notorious Lil Wayne And Birdman Kiss – September 13, 2000
…factors for being progressive, proper?
Whitney Houston & Bobby Brown Make A Shock Go to – October 5, 2000
Solely Bobby & Whitney at their peak collectively may pull off such a random-yet-fun look!
Aaliyah’s Closing Interview – August 21, 2001
Simply 4 days later, her life would finish in a tragic aircraft crash. Child Woman will endlessly be missed.
Ginuwine’s Dramatic Entrance On A Gurney To Carry out “Pony” – September 5, 2001
We undoubtedly give him an A+ for effort and creativity!
The 9/11 Episode – September 13, 2001
At a time when the world froze in wake of tragedy, many relied on the NYC-centric 106 & Park to make sense of such a monumental second in world historical past.
The Michael Jackson Interview In Instances Sq. – November 7, 2001
From the now-defunct Virgin Megastore to the lack of MJ himself, so many issues about this second proved to be once-in-a-lifetime.
MC Jin’s 7-Week “Freestyle Friday” Successful Streak – February 22, 2002 – April 5, 2002
His legacy in bringing collectively the Asian and African American communities throughout this time will at all times be revered.
The Two Sides Of 3LW’s Breakup – September 2, 2002
Whether or not you had been Workforce Naturi Naughton or Workforce Adrienne Bailon and Kiely Willams, it was a pint-sized catfight for the ages both method. Overlook the popcorn — get the KFC!
Lil Kim & Ginuwine Doing The Most As Co-Hosts – April 3, 2003
That one time everybody thought Kim and G had a factor occurring, and would most likely get it on in entrance of the entire viewers!
106 & Park Goes Hollywood – February 9, 2004 – February 13, 2004
A weeklong activation hosted from the Hollywood Middle Studios with appearances from Mary J. Blige, Snoop Dogg, Laila Ali, Andre 3000 and Kanye West amongst others again when he was nonetheless rocking with us. Good occasions!
OG Hosts Free & AJ Say A Tearful Goodbye – July 28, 2005
Nonetheless a tear-jerker of a second!
Tom Cruise Does Yung Joc’s Bike Dance Whereas Selling Mission: Unimaginable III – Could 3, 2006
Tom Cruise launched into a highly-publicized promo run that day, together with a firetruck to a heliport, a helicopter downtown for a primary screening in Tribeca, a speedboat to Harlem and at last a sports activities automobile to the Magic Johnson Theatre for a reside episode of 106 and Park that included a second screening. The journey was virtually as epic because the dance!
Beyoncé’s Belated B’Day Celebration – September 5, 2006
The double entendre of all of it is what obtained us probably the most.
The Kanye West vs. 50 Cent “Conflict Of The Titans” Particular – September 11, 2007
Again when hip-hop beefs (and Kanye!) had been nonetheless enjoyable.
The Joke That Went Too Far – July 11, 2008
Though Rocsi has now gone on document to say the onscreen pressure was all a ploy for her and Terrence to get trip time, let’s simply say their appearing was Oscar-worthy.
The “Relationship Abuse” Particular – March 12, 2009
A month after the notorious Chris Brown and Rihanna abuse scandal, the present put collectively a particular report that followers of each artists wanted to see. Oh, and Free returned!
Raven-Symoné Makes Issues Awkward – September 13, 2010
We all know Raven was simply being humorous, however man was this cringe-worthy!
The ten-12 months Anniversary Celebration – October 6, 2010
A milestone that was well-worth celebrating.
Blind Fury Successful The 2011 “Freestyle Friday” Championship – April 11, 2011
Spectacular expertise on the mic apart, Blind Fury was an early pioneer for defying ableism.
Brandy & Monica’s Onscreen Reunion – March 12, 2012
It was a second 14 years within the making on the time, and we will solely hope these 90s R&B queens proceed the collaborative efforts for years to come back.
The Trayvon Martin Particular – April 16, 2012
One factor 106 & Park at all times did was carve out time to deal with the necessary matters when it mattered probably the most.
Tyra Banks Lip-Locks With Host Bow Wow – July 31, 2013
We’re stunned they didn’t grow to be an influence couple after this!
First Girl Michelle Obama Visits For A Candid And Cool Dialog – November 19, 2013
Moments like this show why Mrs. O will endlessly go down as the good First Girl to step foot in The White Home.
The Closing Episode – December 19, 2014
All of the hosts got here collectively for one final present — Shorty da Prince, Paigion and Miss Mykie from the short-lived “The Search” even returned! — and we even obtained an epic battle between the 2 “Freestyle Friday” icons MC Jin and Blind Fury.
