After rumblings of a potential comeback for BET’s “106 & Park,” the network has announced a nostalgic reunion for the hit daily countdown show.
The former hosts of the early 2000s television staple will return to celebrate the show’s 25th anniversary at the 2025 BET Awards, according to a May 6 press release. The reunion will include performances from hip hop and R&B acts whose music videos kept viewers dancing in their living rooms after school.
Connie Orlando, BET’s EVP of Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy, called the show a “cultural touchstone.”
“It provided artists a direct connection to their fans, transforming everyday moments into lasting memories,” Orlando stated in the press release. “The show’s legacy continues to influence how we engage with music, connect with talent, and celebrate Black creativity.”
When does the 2025 ‘BET Awards’ air?
The 2025 “BET Awards” will be live on Monday, June 9 at 8 p.m. ET.
Which former ‘106 & Park ‘ hosts will be in attendance?
- AJ Calloway
- Free
- Rocsi Diaz
- Terrance J
- Julissa Bermudez
- Keshia Chanté
- Bow Wow, aka Mr. 106 & Park
Which artists will perform?
- B2K
- Amerie
- Jim Jones
- T.I
- Mya
- Bow Wow, aka Mr. 106 & Park
What is ‘106 and Park’?
Following its launch in September 2000, ‘106 & Park’ became the go-to weeknight show for Black millennials to catch their favorite music videos and exclusive interviews with celebrities after school.
Notable guests range from musicians to actors to models, including Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Jay Z, Destiny’s Child, 50 Cent, Usher, Tyra Banks, Denzel Washington, and Halle Berry.
The hottest names in culture appeared on the show before an in-studio cheering audience. The program highlighted rising stars in the industry and gave young fans a front seat to their journey.
Bow Wow, also known as “Mr. 106 & Park,” was one of those artists who captured fans’ hearts. According to BET, he holds the title for most retired videos on the platform. He eventually became a host in the early 2010s.
The beloved on-air program, which had different hosts throughout the years, concluded in 2014.
BET’s CEO previously teased a potential new version of ‘106 & Park’
BET’s President and CEO Scott Mills hinted at the potential reimagined reboot during an interview on “The Breakfast Club” in January: “We understand that people love ‘106 & Park’, and so the fact that it doesn’t work as a linear television show doesn’t mean that ‘106 & Park’ is over. We can bring ‘106 & Park’ back as a podcast. We can bring ‘106 & Park’ back as a digital experience.”
“We are evolving what ‘106 & Park’ would look like in 2025 because it does have that very important role,” he added.
Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at [email protected].
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