LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kendrick Lamar extends his dominant musical reign, getting into subsequent month’s BET Awards because the main nominee.
The rap megastar earned 10 nominations Thursday, together with an album of the yr for his highly-acclaimed venture “GNX,” the community introduced. His ubiquitous diss observe “Not Like Us,” emanating from the Drake feud, acquired nominations for video of the yr and viewer’s alternative award.
Lamar made waves together with his Grammy triumph, successful tune and document of the yr for “Not Like Us.” He adopted up with a groundbreaking halftime present, turning into the primary solo hip-hop performer to headline the coveted slot. He’s presently on the Grand Nationwide Tour with SZA.
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 will host the present?
Kevin Hart is anticipated to convey the humorous as host of the awards present, celebrating its twenty fifth anniversary.
The comedian-actor, who hosted the BET Awards in 2011, known 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 a press release. 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 applications 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.
“From Freestyle Friday to unforgettable live performances, it launched careers, influenced fashion, and became a platform where voices, style, and sound converged,” Mills mentioned. “‘106 & Park’ each celebrated and fueled lots of crucial musical and tradition evolutions that occurred throughout its two-and-a-half-decade tenure.”
The present will reunite previous hosts A.J. Calloway, Free, Julissa Bermudez, Keshia Chanté, Rocsi Diaz and Terrence J. The tribute will function performers resembling Bow Wow, Amerie, B2K, Jim Jones, Mya, T.I. and Mr. 106 & Park.
When will the awards happen?
The awards will air dwell on June 9 from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles at 8 p.m. EDT.
Are there some other standout nominees?
There is a aggressive listing of top-notch actors seeking to take residence the highest award of their class.
For greatest 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 greatest 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.
