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Brandon Scott Sessoms, known to the world as B. Scott, is an American television host, radio personality, and internet celebrity. They are famous for their popular website, LoveBScott.com, and their YouTube videos. B. Scott is also a writer for Ebony Magazine.

B. Scott, who is transgender and non-binary, became a well-known figure through their website and video blogs. They have interviewed many famous stars, including Mariah Carey, Ne-Yo, and Ashanti. They have also appeared on TV shows on networks like Oxygen and BET.

Early Life and Education

B. Scott was born on March 21, 1981, in Franklin, Virginia. They grew up in Hertford County, North Carolina. As a teenager, B. Scott was a gifted student and attended the special North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics.

After high school, they went to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. During college, B. Scott began a journey of self-discovery. They realized that studying to become a doctor wasn't their true passion. Instead, they wanted to explore their own identity and interests. In 2002, B. Scott graduated with a degree in Psychology.

After college, B. Scott moved to Washington, D.C., and later to Los Angeles, California. They worked in real estate and as an interior designer. It was in Los Angeles that they became interested in the entertainment world.

Rise to Fame

Launching a Website and YouTube Channel

On January 1, 2007, B. Scott started the website LoveBScott.com. The site focuses on positive news about celebrities, fashion, music, and entertainment. B. Scott wanted the website to have a friendly and upbeat personality.

A few months later, they began making YouTube videos to connect more with their audience. In these videos, B. Scott shares thoughts on celebrity news, performs music, and gives encouraging messages. Their YouTube channel became very popular, gaining over 90,000 subscribers and winning awards for Best Video Blog.

The B. Scott Show

In 2009, B. Scott created an online talk show called The B. Scott Show. They interviewed famous people like Mariah Carey, Jordin Sparks, and members of the music groups Destiny's Child and TLC.

Their work got noticed by other celebrities. Famous blogger Perez Hilton called B. Scott his "Favorite New YouTuber." In 2009, actor and singer Jamie Foxx praised B. Scott on his radio show, saying, "I love B. Scott. [They're] very attractive." This compliment helped B. Scott become even more well-known.

Career in Radio and Television

In 2010, B. Scott's show, The B. Scott Show, began airing on Jamie Foxx's radio channel on Sirius XM Satellite Radio. They later decided to stop the radio show for personal reasons.

B. Scott has also appeared on several TV shows. They were a guest judge on Hair Battle Spectacular and appeared on The Tyra Banks Show.

Standing Up for Identity at the BET Awards

In 2013, B. Scott was a style host for the 2013 BET Awards pre-show. Before the show, B. Scott's outfit was approved by the network. However, after the first part of the show, they were taken backstage.

Producers told them that their look was not acceptable for the show. They were asked to change their clothes, take off their makeup, and pull back their hair. B. Scott agreed to change into different clothes but was not allowed back on the air. They were replaced by another host.

BET later said it was a "miscommunication" and apologized for any offense. B. Scott felt this was not a real apology. In August 2013, they filed a lawsuit against BET and its parent company, Viacom, for discrimination. Discrimination is when someone is treated unfairly because of who they are, such as their gender identity.

In 2015, B. Scott and BET settled the lawsuit. The details of the settlement were not made public.

This event was a difficult but important moment. It brought attention to the importance of accepting people for who they are.

A New Chapter with BET

In March 2021, B. Scott and BET showed that they had moved forward. BET announced that B. Scott would host and produce a new show for the network.

B. Scott said they were proud to make history as the first trans non-binary person to host and produce a show at BET. They stated, "I am in a place of forgiveness and I am honored to help turn the page on the past and be a part of the network's move toward a more inclusive future for everyone."

Personal Life

In March 2021, B. Scott shared more about their identity. They said, "I am a trans non-binary person and I use they/them pronouns."

A trans non-binary person is someone whose gender identity is not strictly "man" or "woman." Using "they/them" pronouns is a way to respect a person's identity.

Awards and Recognition

B. Scott's work and influence have been recognized with several awards.

• In 2014, they were included in The Advocate magazine's "40 under 40" list of influential people.
• In 2016, OUT Magazine named them as one of the 100 most impactful LGBTQ+ people of the year. The magazine celebrated their success as a media creator and their courage in standing up for themself.