AUSTIN BROWN NAMED BET AMPLIFIED LIVE ARTIST FOR MAY 2025

BET is proud to announce Austin Brown as the BET Amplified Live artist for May 2025. The episode, featuring an intimate performance and exclusive interview available NOW, spotlighting an artist whose music and mission reflect the evolving pulse of R&B and soul.

A boundary-defying singer, songwriter, and producer, Austin Brown is no stranger to the spotlight—yet he continues to make it his own. As the son of Rebbie Jackson and nephew to music icons Michael, Janet, and Tito Jackson, Brown has deep roots in a legendary musical family. Still, he has forged a unique and distinct path with a sound that blends soulful vulnerability with genre-bending innovation.

His recently released album, The Festival, showcases Austin’s evolution as an artist, delivering a powerful exploration of love, identity, and resilience. The project follows a string of major successes, including two Grammy wins and three nominations for his work on Tank and the Bangas’ The Heart, The Mind, The Soul, and Lucky Daye’s Algorithm.

In addition to his recording career, Austin Brown and his band BLVK CVSTLE is committed to building creative spaces through live performance and cultural programming, including his BLVK Carnival residency, BLVK Ocean beach parties and limited series “Freequency” on LATV Network.

Now, Austin Brown can add BET Amplified’s official seal of approval to his list of accolades. As a BET Amplified Live artist, Austin Brown will receive multi-platform support from BET, including features on BET, BET Her, BET Jams, BET Soul, BET.com, BET Socials, and the BET Official YouTube Page. This collaboration underscores BET’s commitment to spotlighting the next generation of music superstars, solidifying Austin’s position as one of the most exciting artists to watch in 2025.