The BET Awards 2024 promises to be a night filled with celebration, recognition, and unforgettable performances. Scheduled to air on June 30, 2024, at 8 PM ET/PT, this year’s event will honor the best in music, acting, sports, and other forms of entertainment. Here’s a comprehensive look at what to expect from this year’s BET Awards.
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Event Details:
- Date: June 30, 2024
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- Location: Peacock Theater, Los Angeles
- Host: Taraji P. Henson
- Broadcast: BET, and simulcast on MTV, Comedy Central, MTV2, TVLand, Pop, and Logo
Host and Performers
This year, the dynamic and talented Taraji P. Henson will be hosting the event. Known for her outstanding acting skills and captivating presence, Henson is sure to bring energy and excitement to the stage.
Performers:
The BET Awards 2024 will feature performances from some of the biggest names in the music industry. While the full list of performers is yet to be announced, past events have included stars such as Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Cardi B, and Kendrick Lamar, and this year is expected to be just as star-studded.
The lineup this year is packed with star power:
- Tanner Adell
- Sexyy Red
- Megan Thee Stallion (opening act)
- Ice Spice
- Tyla
- Glorilla
- Latto
- Ms Lauryn Hill
- Munilong
- Shaboozey
- YG Marley
- Victoria Monet
Award Categories and Nominations:
BEST FEMALE R&B / POP ARTIST
BEYONCÉ, COCO JONES, DOJA CAT, H.E.R., MUNI LONG, SZA, TYLA, VICTORIA MONÉT
BEST MALE R&B / POP ARTIST
BRENT FAIYAZ, BRYSON TILLER, BURNA BOY, CHRIS BROWN, DRAKE, FRIDAYY, OCTOBER LONDON, USHER.
BEST GROUP
¥$, YE, TY DOLLA $IGN
2 CHAINZ & LIL WAYNE
41
BLXST & BINO RIDEAUX
CITY GIRLS
FLO
MAVERICK CITY MUSIC
WANMOR
BEST COLLABORATION
ALL MY LIFE – LIL DURK FEAT. J. COLE
AMERICA HAS A PROBLEM (REMIX) – BEYONCÉ FEAT. KENDRICK LAMAR
BARBIE WORLD – NICKI MINAJ & ICE SPICE (WITH AQUA)
BONGOS – CARDI B FEAT. MEGAN THEE STALLION
CARNIVAL – ¥$, YE, TY DOLLA $IGN FEAT. RICH THE KID, PLAYBOI CARTI
DON’T PLAY WITH IT (REMIX) – LOLA BROOKE FEAT. LATTO & YUNG MIAMI
EVERYBODY – NICKI MINAJ FEAT. LIL UZI VERT
GOOD GOOD – USHER, SUMMER WALKER & 21 SAVAGE
RICH BABY DADDY – DRAKE FEAT. SEXYY RED & SZA
BEST FEMALE HIP HOP ARTIST
CARDI B, DOJA CAT, GLORILLA, ICE SPICE, LATTO, MEGAN THEE STALLION, NICKI MINAJ, SEXYY RED.
BEST MALE HIP HOP ARTIST
21 SAVAGE, BURNA BOY, DRAKE, FUTURE, GUNNA, J. COLE, KENDRICK LAMAR, LIL WAYNE.
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
AGORA HILLS – DOJA CAT
ALL MY LIFE – LIL DURK FEAT. J. COLE
BARBIE WORLD – NICKI MINAJ & ICE SPICE (WITH AQUA)
BONGOS – CARDI B FEAT. MEGAN THEE STALLION
FIRST PERSON SHOOTER – DRAKE FEAT. J. COLE
GOOD GOOD – USHER, SUMMER WALKER & 21 SAVAGE
ON MY MAMA – VICTORIA MONÉT
RICH BABY DADDY – DRAKE FEAT. SEXYY RED & SZA
VIDEO DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
BENNY BOOM, CHILD., COLE BENNETT, DAVE MEYERS, ANELLE MONÁE & ALAN FERGUSON, OFFSET, TEMS, TYLER, THE CREATOR.
BEST NEW ARTIST
41, 4BATZ, AYRA STARR, BOSSMAN DLOW, FRIDAYY, OCTOBER LONDON, SEXYY RED, TYLA.
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
11:11 – CHRIS BROWN
A GIFT AND A CURSE – GUNNA
AMERICAN DREAM – 21 SAVAGE
COMING HOME – USHER
FOR ALL THE DOGS (SCARY HOURS EDITION) – DRAKE
JAGUAR II – VICTORIA MONÉT
MICHAEL – KILLER MIKE
PINK FRIDAY 2 – NICKI MINAJ
DR. BOBBY JONES BEST GOSPEL/INSPIRATIONAL AWARD
ALL OF THE GLORY – SHIRLEY CAESAR
ALL THINGS – KIRK FRANKLIN
ANGEL – HALLE BAILEY
COME JESUS COME – CECE WINANS
DO YOU BELIEVE IN LOVE – ERICA CAMPBELL
GOD PROBLEMS – MAVERICK CITY MUSIC, NAOMI RAINE & CHANDLER MOORE
ME & U – TEMS
TRY LOVE – KIRK FRANKLIN
BET HER AWARD
16 CARRIAGES – BEYONCÉ
BLESSINGS – NICKI MINAJ FEAT. TASHA COBBS LEONARD
COMMAS – AYRA STARR
FLY GIRL – FLO FEAT. MISSY ELLIOTT
HISS – MEGAN THEE STALLION
ON MY MAMA – VICTORIA MONÉT
SATURN – SZA
YEAH GLO! – GLORILLA
BEST MOVIE
AMERICAN FICTION
BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE
RENAISSANCE: A FILM BY BEYONCÉ
SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE
THE BOOK OF CLARENCE
THE COLOR PURPLE
THE EQUALIZER 3
THE LITTLE MERMAID
BEST ACTOR
ANTHONY MACKIE, COLMAN DOMINGO, DAMSON IDRIS, DENZEL WASHINGTON, DONALD GLOVER, IDRIS ELBA, EFFREY WRIGHT, LAKEITH STANFIELD.
BEST ACTRESS
ANGELA BASSETT, AYO EDEBIRI, COCO JONES, DANIELLE BROOKS, FANTASIA, HALLE BAILEY, ISSA RAE, REGINA KING.
YOUNGSTARS AWARD
AKIRA AKBAR, BLUE IVY CARTER, DEMI SINGLETON, HEIRESS DIANA HARRIS, ABRIA MCCULLUM, JALYN HALL, LEAH JEFFRIES, VAN VAN.
SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR
A’JA WILSON, ANGEL REESE, COCO GAUFF, FLAU’JAE JOHNSON, JUJU WATKINS, NAOMI OSAKA, SHA’CARRI RICHARDSON, SIMONE BILES.
SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR
ANTHONY EDWARDS, GERVONTA DAVIS, JALEN BRUNSON, JALEN HURTS, KYRIE IRVING, LEBRON JAMES, PATRICK MAHOMES, STEPHEN CURRY.
BEST INTERNATIONAL ACT
ASAKE, AYA NAKAMURA, AYRA STARR, BK, CLEO SOL, FOCALISTIC, KAROL CONKA, RAYE, TIAKOLA, TYLA
VIEWERS’ CHOICE BEST INTERNATIONAL ACT
BELLAH (UK), CRISTALE (UK), DUQUESA (BRAZIL), HOLLY G (FRANCE), JUNGELI (FRANCE), MAKHADZI (SOUTH AFRICA), ORUAM (BRAZIL), SEYI VIBEZ (NIGERIA), TYLER ICU (SOUTH AFRICA).
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Usher will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing his significant contributions to the music industry over the years.
The 2024 BET Awards promise an evening filled with powerful performances, emotional speeches, and a celebration of Black culture and achievements. Whether you’re tuning in for the music, the awards, or the cyphers, this year’s show is not to be missed.
CONCLUSION
The BET Awards 2024 is set to be an unforgettable event, celebrating the best and brightest in the entertainment industry. With a dynamic host, stellar performances, and a wide array of award categories, this year’s show is not to be missed. Stay tuned for more updates as the event date approaches!
REFERENCE:
https://www.bet.com/bet-awards