Sam Smith Makes History: First Non-Black Artist to Win BET Award for Best R&B/Soul Artist

In a groundbreaking moment for the music industry, British vocalist-songwriter Sam Smith shattered a roadblock at the 2015 BET Awards by becoming the first non-Fatal artist to win the Best R&B/Soul Artist category. This victory sparked conversation about genre limits, cultural theatrical performance, and the acquired definition of R&B. Below, we explore Smith’s journey, the […]