LOS ANGELES (AP) — The BET Awards is bringing main star energy — together with Kendrick Lamar, Mariah Carey, and Jamie Foxx — to have fun its twenty fifth anniversary on Monday.
Lamar leads the pack with 10 nominations, together with album of the yr for his critically acclaimed undertaking “GNX.” His ubiquitous diss monitor “Not Like Us,” emanating from the Drake feud, acquired nominations for video of the yr and viewer’s selection award.
The awards will air dwell on June 9 from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles at 8 p.m. Japanese.
The rap megastar made waves along with his Grammy triumph, successful track and report of the yr for “Not Like Us.” He adopted up with a groundbreaking halftime present, changing into the primary solo hip-hop performer to headline the coveted slot. He’s at present on the Grand Nationwide Tour with SZA.
Carey, Foxx, Snoop Dogg and Kirk Franklin will obtain the Final Icon Award, which chosen as a result of their affect on leisure in addition to their group affect and advocacy.
Who else is nominated?
Doechii, Drake, Future and GloRilla tied for the second-most nominations with six. Metro Boomin pulled in 5 nods, whereas SZA and The Weeknd every scored 4.
Who’re the present’s performers?
Rap icon Lil Wayne, rapper GloRilla and singer Teyana Taylor will hit the BET Awards stage.
The lineup of performers additionally contains rapper Playboi Carti and singer Leon Thomas.
Who will host the present?
Kevin Hart is anticipated to convey the humorous as host.
The comedian-actor, who hosted the BET Awards in 2011, referred to as this yr’s ceremony a “black-tie affair.”
“It’s a chance to reflect, cherish and honor life’s unforgettable moments,” Hart mentioned in an announcement. He has a historical past with the community, internet hosting “Comic View: One Night Stand” in 2008. He was an government producer and one of many stars of “Real Husbands of Hollywood” and launched grownup animated comedy “Lil Kev” on BET+.
Will there be any tributes?
The BET Awards will supply tributes to former fashionable hosts and performances, together with the community’s once-flagship program “106 & Park. ”
“’106 & Park’ was greater than only a music countdown present; it was the heartbeat of Black youth tradition and one of many highest-rated BET packages for over a decade,” mentioned Scott Mills, BET’s president and CEO. The weekday present launched in 2000 and lasted for greater than a decade.
The present thrived with a video countdown, interviews and performances.
The present will reunite previous hosts A.J. Calloway, Free, Julissa Bermudez, Keshia Chanté, Rocsi Diaz and Terrence J. The tribute will characteristic performers resembling Bow Wow, Amerie, B2K, Jim Jones, Mya, T.I. and Mr. 106 & Park.
It isn’t but recognized whether or not Carey, Snoop, Foxx and Franklin will obtain particular person tributes throughout the ceremony.
Are there some other standout nominees?
There’s a aggressive listing of top-notch actors trying to take dwelling the highest award of their class.
For finest actor, the class contains: Aaron Pierre, Aldis Hodge, Anthony Mackie, Colman Domingo, Denzel Washington, Jamie Foxx, Joey Bada$$, Kevin Hart, Sterling Ok. Brown and Will Smith.
For finest actress, the nominees embrace: Andra Day, Angela Bassett, Coco Jones, Cynthia Erivo, Keke Palmer, Kerry Washington, Quinta Brunson, Viola Davis and Zendaya.
Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Simone Biles, Angel Reese and Jalen Hurts are among the many sports activities stars competing for awards.
