BET stands for Black Entertainment Television in the BET Awards. The awards are presented by the BET network and honor achievements in Black culture and entertainment.

Quick Scoop

  • BET = Black Entertainment Television.
  • The BET Awards celebrate artists, creators, and contributors in music, film, television, sports, and more.

TL;DR: BET Awards means awards from Black Entertainment Television, so “BET” is the network name, not a separate phrase just for the awards.