BET Awards 2019

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2019 BET Awards
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DateJune 23, 2019 (2019-06-23)
Location Microsoft Theater,
Los Angeles, California
Presented by Black Entertainment Television
Hosted by Regina Hall
Most awards Cardi B (2)
Most nominations Cardi B (7)
Website http://www.bet.com/shows/bet-awards.html
Television/radio coverage
Network
Directed by Glenn Weiss
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The 19th BET Awards were held on June 23, 2019 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California. The ceremony celebrated achievements in entertainment and honors music, sports, television, and movies. Cardi B received the most nominations with seven, and won the most awards with two, including for Album of the Year. [1] [2]

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On May 29, 2019, it was announced that the ceremony would be hosted for the first time by actress Regina Hall. [3] [4]

On June 13, 2019, it was announced that special awards would be presented to Mary J. Blige, who received the 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award; [5] Tyler Perry, who was given the Ultimate Icon Award; [6] and Nipsey Hussle, who was posthumously honored with the Humanitarian Award. [7]

Performers

Artist(s)Song(s)
Main show
Cardi B and Offset "Clout"
"Press"
DaBaby "Suge"
Fantasia "Enough"
Lucky Daye "Roll Some Mo"
Lizzo "Truth Hurts"
Lil Nas X
Billy Ray Cyrus
"Old Town Road"
City Girls "Act Up"
Lil Baby "Close Friends"
"Pure Cocaine"
H.E.R.
YBN Cordae
"Lord Is Coming"
Mustard
Migos
"Pure Water"
Mary J. Blige Medley
  1. "My Life"
  2. "No More Drama"
  3. "I'm Goin' Down"
  4. "Real Love (Remix)"
  5. "Reminisce (Remix)"
  6. "You Remind Me (Remix)"
  7. "Be Happy"
  8. "Love No Limit"
  9. "I Can Love You" (with Lil' Kim)
  10. "I'll Be There for You/You're All I Need to Get By" (with Method Man)
  11. "Just Fine"
DJ Khaled
Meek Mill
Lil Baby
Jeremih
"Weather the Storm"
"You Stay"
Kiana Ledé "Ex"
Kirk Franklin
Jonathan McReynolds
Erica Campbell
Kelly Price
"Love Theory"
Marsha Ambrosius
YG
DJ Khaled
John Legend
Tribute to Nipsey Hussle
"Real Big"
"Last Time That I'd Checc'd"
"Higher"

Presenters

The first wave was announced on June 3, 2019. [8] [9] [10]

Nominations

Winners highlighted in Bold.

Album of the Year Video of the Year
Coca-Cola Viewers' Choice Award Best Collaboration
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
Best Female Hip Hop Artist Best Male Hip Hop Artist
Best Group Best New Artist
Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award BET Her Award
Video Director of the Year Best Movie
Best Actress Best Actor
YoungStars Award Sportswoman of the Year
Sportsman of the Year Best International Act
Best New International Act

Special Awards

Lifetime Achievement Award: Mary J. Blige

Humanitarian Award: Nipsey Hussle

Ultimate Icon Award: Tyler Perry

Records Set

Bruno Mars became the first person to win Best Male R&B/Pop Artist three years in a row. Migos became the first group or duo to win Best Group three years in a row. Serena Williams won Sportswoman of the Year for the 12th time; the sixth year in a row. Beyoncé won Best Female R&B/Pop Artist for the 10th time; the sixth year in a row. [11]

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