The BET Awards are set to honor the best in Black music, television, and film on June 28. Comedian Druski will host the ceremony for the first time. The event will take place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
Cardi B leads the field of nominees with six nods, followed by Kendrick Lamar and Mariah the Scientist, each with five nominations. The nominations were announced on May 19.
This year's ceremony will present 21 awards, with additional special honors. Record executive Sylvia Rhone will receive the Ultimate Icon Award. Teyana Taylor is slated to receive the inaugural Icon of the Year award, and Lauryn Hill will be honored with the first Living Legend Icon Award.
Performances are scheduled from artists including Cardi B, Doechii, Doja Cat, Common, Nas, Queen Latifah, Raye, Rick Ross, and T.I.
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Notable nominations include Album of the Year contenders such as Cardi B's “Am I the Drama?” and Mariah the Scientist's “Hearts Sold Separately.” In the Video of the Year category, nominees include Doechii for “Anxiety” and Teyana Taylor for “Escape Room (Short Film).” For Best New Artist, emerging talents like Belly Gang Kushington and Olivia Dean are recognized.
In the film categories, potential recipients for Best Movie and acting awards include Sterling K. Brown, Aldis Hodge, and Teyana Taylor for Best Actress, among others. The Sportswoman and Sportsman of the Year categories also feature prominent athletes such as Coco Gauff and LeBron James.