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Brandon Scott Sessoms, known as B. Scott, is an American internet, radio, and television personality. Born on March 21, 1981, in Franklin, Virginia, they are famous for their YouTube videos and their website, LoveBScott.com. B. Scott also writes for Ebony Magazine as an advice columnist.

B. Scott is a non-binary person, meaning they don't identify as strictly male or female. They use "they/them" pronouns. Through their video blogs and website, B. Scott has become a popular online personality. They have interviewed many celebrities like Mariah Carey and Chaka Khan. They have also appeared on TV shows such as The Tyra Banks Show and programs on Oxygen and BET.

Early Life and Education

B. Scott grew up in Hertford County, North Carolina. Their family background includes African-American, Irish, Jewish, and Meherrin heritage. As a teenager, B. Scott attended the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM). This is a special high school for students interested in math and science.

After graduating from NCSSM in 1999, they went to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. B. Scott earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology in 2002. After college, they moved to Washington, D.C. and worked briefly as a licensed realtor.

In 2005, B. Scott moved to Los Angeles, California. There, they continued working in real estate and as an interior designer. During this time, they also started to become interested in the entertainment world. They even worked briefly as a fashion model for print ads.

Online Presence: Video Blogging and LoveBScott.com

On January 1, 2007, B. Scott launched their website, LoveBScott.com. This website mainly focuses on five areas of pop culture:

• Celebrity news
• Fashion
• Music
• Nightlife
• General entertainment

The goal of the website is to share entertainment and celebrity news with a positive outlook. The name "lovebscott.com" was chosen to give the site a friendly and positive feel.

In May 2007, B. Scott began adding YouTube videos to their website. This helped them connect more personally with their readers. These videos include their thoughts, celebrity news, musical performances, and encouraging messages. Their YouTube channel has gained many subscribers and won awards for its popularity. B. Scott won the Best Video Blog award from The Black Weblog Awards in both 2007 and 2008. In January 2008, they became a YouTube company partner.

In 2009, B. Scott created The B. Scott Show. This was an internet talk show that ran alongside their video blog. They interviewed celebrities and important people from the LGBT community. Famous guests included Ne-Yo, Ashanti, Mariah Carey, and Jordin Sparks. Many celebrities noticed B. Scott's YouTube channel. In 2007, popular blogger Perez Hilton called B. Scott his "Favorite New YouTuber." In 2009, Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx praised B. Scott on his radio channel. This helped B. Scott become even more widely recognized.

Radio and Television Appearances

In April 2010, The B. Scott Show started airing on Jamie Foxx's channel, The Foxxhole, on Sirius XM Satellite Radio. The first guest was Michelle Williams from Destiny's Child. B. Scott later decided to stop the radio show for personal reasons.

In 2010, B. Scott appeared on The Tyra Banks Show and was a guest judge on Oxygen (TV channel)'s Hair Battle Spectacular. They also contributed to Extra. In 2013, B. Scott was featured in an episode of Chef Roblé & Co. on Bravo.

2013 BET Awards Incident

In 2013, B. Scott was a red carpet correspondent for the 2013 BET Awards: 106 & Park Pre-Show. They were scheduled to do many interviews live. However, after their first interview, B. Scott was asked to change their appearance. They were told to pull back their hair, remove makeup, and change their clothes. This happened even though their outfit had been approved beforehand.

B. Scott agreed to change into different clothes. But they were not allowed back on air and were replaced by another host. BET stated it was a "miscommunication" and apologized for any offense. B. Scott felt this apology was not sincere.

In August 2013, B. Scott filed a lawsuit against BET and its parent company, Viacom. They claimed discrimination based on their identity and expression. They sought $2.5 million in damages. In January 2014, internal emails from BET executives were released. These emails showed discussions about wanting B. Scott to appear "less 'womanly'" on air.

In April 2014, a judge ruled in favor of BET. The judge said that BET had the right to control how its on-screen talent looked. However, B. Scott appealed this decision. In February 2015, they reached a private settlement with BET.

Years later, in March 2021, BET announced that B. Scott would produce and host a new show called Twenties: The After Show. B. Scott shared their pride in being the first trans non-binary person to host and executive produce a show at BET. They expressed that they were ready to move past the previous issues and help the network become more inclusive.

Podcast

In 2015, B. Scott launched 'The B. Scott Show' podcast. This podcast continued the spirit of their earlier YouTube series. On the podcast, B. Scott shares the latest pop culture news. They also do interviews and give advice in a segment called 'Ask B. Scott'.

Other Appearances and Activities

Since 2007, B. Scott has been invited to host events and contribute to various publications.

• In June 2007 and 2008, they hosted the "White Party" at the Hollywood Black Film Festival in Los Angeles.
• In April 2008, B. Scott helped kick off gay Pride month at Yale University. They hosted several events there, including a "Pride Meet and Greet."
• In October 2008, B. Scott led a team for the AIDS Walk Los Angeles. They also hosted the official afterparty for the event.
• In early 2010, B. Scott appeared in Mariah Carey's music video for "Up Out My Face," which also featured Nicki Minaj.
• In March 2010, B. Scott was a featured speaker at "Out in the Spotlight" at Morehouse College. This event was a step towards connecting the college with the LGBT community.

Personal Life

In March 2021, B. Scott publicly stated, "I am a trans non-binary person and I use they/them pronouns. My gender identity, who I am on the inside, doesn't fit the binary labels of 'man' or 'woman'."

Awards and Recognition

B. Scott has received recognition for their work and advocacy:

• In 2014, they were included in The Advocate's annual "40 under 40" list.
• In 2016, B. Scott was featured in OUT Magazine's OUT 100 list. The publication highlighted their success after the 2013 BET Awards incident. They noted how B. Scott "emerged from the subsequent discrimination lawsuit on a higher plane." B. Scott stated, "I am triumphing."