Everything to Know About the Music Event

The 2023 BET Awards — also referred to as Culture’s Biggest Night — kicks off on Sunday, June 25.

“We are thrilled to be back in L.A. for BET Awards 2023 and to celebrate a huge cultural milestone — the 50th anniversary of hip-hop,” BET’s EVP of specials, music programming and music technique, Connie Orlando, stated in an April assertion.

The twenty third annual awards present, which is able to happen in Los Angeles, will spotlight the contributions that hip-hop has made to the music business over the previous 50 years.

“For five decades, hip-hop has not only influenced American culture, but has become a global phenomenon and one of the most influential musical genres of our lifetime,” Orlando stated. “From music to fashion, art, and entertainment, we are honored to have always provided a platform for hip-hop to thrive. We look forward to paying tribute to the pioneers and innovators as we amplify the new generation of hip-hop artists like only BET can.”

Earlier this month, BET revealed the listing of nominees for this yr’s occasion, together with music, tv, movie and sports activities classes which might be all pegged to “abundant creative expression and Black excellence,” per the community.

Drake, who has gained 15 trophies at the awards present over the years, tops the 2023 listing with seven nods. The 36-year-old Canadian rapper’s nominations for this yr embody Best Male Hip-Hop Artist, Best Male R&B/Pop Artist, Album of the Year and extra.

Beyoncé — who’s the winningest musician in BET Awards historical past with 33 trophies — is up for 4 extra awards this yr. The “Lemonade” songstress, 41, is nominated for Album of the Year, Best Female R&B/Pop Artist, Viewer’s Choice Award and the BET Her Award.

On June 15, the community unveiled the first spherical of performers, confirming that singers from each the East and West Coast will entertain the crowd.

Fat Joe, Soulja Boy, The Sugarhill Gang, Tyga, Ying Yang Twins and Yo-Yo are only a few acts that viewers can count on to take the stage.

“We have an incredible lineup of performers who will take us on a musical journey, covering hip-hop spanning every decade, style, and region,” Orlando stated in a press launch. “This wall-to-wall party will reverberate with the amazing energy and passion these artists bring to the stage and the culture. Prepare for an unforgettable night of reunions and surprises as we celebrate hip-hop’s rich history, enduring legacy, and promising future.”

Ahead of Sunday’s occasion, the BET Awards have been the No. 1 cable awards present amongst adults 18 to 49 in each 2021 and 2022. It can also be the No. 1 cable awards present amongst Black adults starting from 18 to 49 for the twenty first consecutive yr.

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When Do the BET Awards Take Place?

The awards present will air stay on Sunday, June 25, stay from Los Angeles.

Where Can You Watch the BET Awards?

Viewers can tune into BET and BET.com on Sunday starting at 8 p.m. ET.

Who Is Hosting the 2023 BET Awards?

Bow Wow was introduced on June 16 as the fundamental host of House of BET, which is a four-day celebration in L.A. from Thursday, June 22, to Sunday, pegged to the BET Awards. The host for the awards present, nevertheless, has not been revealed.

The occasion was beforehand hosted by Taraji P. Henson in each 2021 and 2022. Amanda Seales was at the helm in 2020.

Who Is Nominated for 2023 BET Awards?

In addition to Drake, GloRilla (actual identify Gloria Hallelujah Woods), Lizzo and 21 Savage topped the listing of most-nominated artists this yr. GloRilla, 23, got here in with six nods whereas Lizzo, 35, and 21 Savage, 30, each earned 5 accolades.

Who Is Performing at the 2023 BET Awards?

JaRule and GloRilla are amongst the nominees that may even be taking the stage on Sunday. Other performers embody Chief Keef, DJ Unk, E-40, Fast Life Yungstaz & Easton (F.L.Y.), Fat Joe, Soulja Boy, The Sugarhill Gang, Tyga, Ying Yang Twins and Yo-Yo with extra to come in accordance to BET’s June 15 press launch.