2024 BET Awards | |
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Date | June 30, 2024 |
Location | Peacock Theater, Los Angeles, California |
Presented by | Black Entertainment Television |
Hosted by | Taraji P. Henson |
Most nominations | Drake (7) |
Website | www |
Television/radio coverage | |
Network | BET |
The 24th BET Awards will take place on June 30, 2024, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California, to celebrate achievements in entertainment and honors music, sports, television, and movies. [1] [2] It will be hosted for the third time by actress Taraji P. Henson. [3]
The nominations were announced on May 16. [4] Canadian rapper Drake received the most nominations with seven, followed by Nicki Minaj with six, J. Cole, Sexyy Red, SZA, Victoria Monét, and Beyoncé with five each, and 21 Savage, Doja Cat, Megan Thee Stallion, Tyla, and Usher all with four. [5] [6]
On May 30, it was announced that R&B singer Usher will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award. [7]
The first round of performers was announced along with the nominees on May 16, 2024. [8]
Artist(s) | Song(s) |
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Main show | |
GloRilla | |
Latto | |
Muni Long | |
Sexyy Red | |
Shaboozey | |
Victoria Monét |
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