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ATLANTA!! Rent Due Comedy Show Starring Watch Jazzy aka Toya Turnup, Yung Poppy aka Keisha Red) Vena E, T.Murph, Just Nesh and GotDamnZo! Feb. 3rd

Rent Due Comedy show is a comedy show made up with some of your favorite comedians on social media.. Atlanta here they come! The last show in Chicago sold out..
Mrstealyourwig Productions And Gosity Presents Rent Due comedy show in Atlanta Starring:
Watch Jazzy aka Toya Turn up
Hailing from Miami, Jasmin (or Jazzy) is a powerhouse comedic actress who’s star is rising rapidly. Over 1 million followed “Known for her “in-car” rants and original character, such as Toya Turnup, Jasmin managed to build a whole new audience by simply being herself.” She’s currently on tour as Toya Turn up and is starring on the hit show 50 Central on BET.. instagram: Toyaturnup and WatchJazzy
GotDamnZo
iamzoie
Video content creating phenomenon known best for his YouTube channel where he posts comedy videos for more than 550,000 subscribers. He is also active on YouNow and Instagram over 2 million followers and he was previously popular on the 6-second video app Vine. His name is Zoie Fenty.
Vena Excell aka Pretty Vee
Social media personality who rose to fame on Instagram as Vena E. She amassed over 800,000 Instagram followers and counting through her comedic videos featuring her pink robe.
Just Nesh
Taneshia “Just Nesh” Rice is one of the most high energy acts on the comedy circuit today. Most recently, Taneshia was featured on Kevin Hart’s Hart of the City on Comedy Central .Taneshia has quickly evolved into one of the most popular comedy acts on the Scene. Just Nesh has featured for comedy favorites such as the Legendary Dick Gregory,Mike Epps, Cedric the Entertainer, Paul Mooney, Craig Robinson and is on tour with Deray Davis. Taneshia has earned the admiration of her peers by winning over audiences with her unique brand of stand up comedy. You can follow her on Instagram
Instagram @JustNesh.
“T. Murph
is an Internationally known comedian who has been featured on nationally syndicated shows Chicago Fire, Key & Peele, & the 2014 Reboot of BET ComicView. Murph has headlined shows in Dubai, Punta Cana and most recently Jamaica! Murph has built an undeniable following, by touring over 50 Colleges this year and showcasing as a 2017 STANDUp NBC Finalist in Hollywood. When he’s not on the road you can catch him hosting his monthly Show “FADED By T Murph” in Chicago!”
Yung P aka Kiesha Red
Vine video rockstar known as YP or TheYungP who accumulated over 2.9 million followers on the app. His success followed him to Instagram, where he has more than 2 million followers and 1 million followers on Facebook. Yung P is also known for his Character Kiesha Red.
Date and Time
Sat, February 3, 2018
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM EST
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Location
Sidney Marcus Auditorium
285 Andrew Young International Boulevard Northwest
Atlanta, Georgia 30313
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BET MEDIA GROUP HONORED BLACK LGBTQ+ TRAILBLAZER WITH A POWERFUL NIGHT OF CELEBRATION, CULTURE AND COMMUNITY
FROM BOB THE DRAG QUEEN’S GROUNDBREAKING RECOGNITION TO HOPE GISELLES’S INSPIRING REMARKS– THE 3RD ANNUAL BET BLACK + ICONIC SOIREE HIGHLIGHTED THE BRILLIANCE AND IMPACT OF BLACK LGBTQ+ LEADERS

(New York, NY)– May 28, 2025 – The 3rd Annual BET Black + Iconic Soirée made its Washington, D.C debut with inspiring evening celebrating the past, present, and future of black LGBTQ+ excellence. The 2025 theme, “Excellence Ascending,” paid tribute to cultural change makers leading with authenticity, courage and purpose.
Hosted by entertainment journalist and Access Hollywood anchor Scott Evans, the Soirée gathered trailblazers across activism, arts, business, and media for a powerful evening of storytelling , performance, and legacy-building.
Highlights from the BET Black + Iconic Soriée Included:
- Ashlee Davis, J.D. received the Executive Realness Award for her trailblazing work in civil rights leadership, including her legacy of impact across government and corporate sectors.
- Hope Giselle, a powerful advocate and author was named Emerging leader for her unrelenting work championing visibility and inclusion for Black trans communities.
- Kierra Johnson, Executive Director of the National LGBTQ Task Force, was honored as Active Advocate for her decades of leadership advancing reproductive justice and LGBTQ+ rights.
- Ashlee Marie Preston, a nationally recognized activist and media strategist, accepted the Creative Visionary Award, saluted for using her voice to shift narratives and build intergenerational coalitions.
- Bob the Drag Queen, Emmy-winning entertainer and global icon, received the Culture Trailblazer Award, closing the evening with a heartfelt speech about identity, freedom, legacy.
- The Center for Black Equity and the Take Resource Center each received $5,000 through the BET Thrive Fund Recognition, honored for their work advancing Black LGBTQ+ wellness, equity and community organizing.
The night also featured a soul-stirring medley performance by Broadway powerhouse Avery Wilson, fresh off stage from The Wiz revival. Presenters included Eva Marcille (All The Queen’s Men, BET+), Carter The Body (All The Queen’s Men, BET+), Bryan Terrell Clark (Diarra from Detroit, BET+), and Arrington Foster (The Family Business, BET+), each bringing star power and heartfelt tributes to the evening’s honorees.
“From the very beginning, we knew this couldn’t be just another event,” said Tiyale Hayes, EVP of Insights and Multiplatform Analytics and Co-Lead of Social Impact at BET, During his opening remarks. “It had to an intentional space to uplift stories too often silenced and celebrate contributions that have shaped the world in powerful ways.”
The evening also spotlighted Gilead Sciences, a long standing partner of the BET Black + Iconic Soirée. Gilead’s Rashad Burgess, Vice President of U.S. Advocacy and Health Equity, emphasized and the importance of equitable healthcare access, visibility, and long-term impact for Black LGBTQ+ communities.
Additionally, the event welcomed Truth Initiative as a new partner of the BET Black + Iconic Soirée. Dr. Kendrick Dartis, Vice president of Outreach and Engagement, addressed the urgent issue of tobacco use in Black and LGBTQ+ communities and emphasized the need for culturally relevant cessation support. He also announced a $5,000 BET Thrive Fund donation, sponsored by Truth Initiative, to Us Helping Us– a D.C.- based non profit dedicated to advancing health equity.
BET Black + Iconic Soirée stands as defining moment in the 45th anniversary year of the media group– underscoring its mission to center Black culture, honor its LGBTQ+ communities, and drive meaningful, measurable impact.
Join the conversation using #BlackAndIconic and relieve the nights most powerful moments on BET’s official social channels. The Televised premiere date and time will be announced at a later date.
ABOUT BET MEDIA GROUP
The BET Media Group, a unit of Paramount (NASDAQ:PARAA;PARA), is the worlds largest media company dedicated too entertaining, engaging, and empowering the Black community and championing Black culture. Connecting Back audiences through a portfolio of brands including BET, BET+, BET Gospel, BET HER, BET International, BET Jams, BET Soul, BET Studios, and VH1, the BET Media Group is thriving media ecosystem of leading interconnected platforms across cable TV, streaming, digital, studios, live events and international. For more information about BET, visit www.bet.com and follow @BET on social platforms. For more BET news announcements visit bet pressroom.com.
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