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BET Awards 2023
The 23rd BET Awards‚ celebrating achievements in entertainment‚ music‚ sports‚ television‚ and movies‚ took place on June 25‚ 2023.
The 2023 BET Awards nominations saw Canadian rapper Drake leading the pack with seven nods‚ followed by GloRilla with six nominations. Other notable nominees included Lizzo‚ Beyoncé‚ and 21 Savage. The race for Album of the Year was particularly tight‚ with Beyoncé’s “Renaissance” and SZA’s “SOS” ultimately tying for the top honor. Chris Brown and Usher also shared the award for Best Male R&B/Pop Artist.
Latto took home the award for Best Female Hip Hop Artist‚ while Coco Jones was recognized as Best New Artist. Teyana Taylor earned the Best Video Director award for her work. The coveted Viewers Choice Award went to Beyoncé for her powerful anthem “Break My Soul.” In the Best Movie category‚ “Black Panther⁚ Wakanda Forever” emerged as the victor.
Notable Performances
The 2023 BET Awards celebrated 50 years of hip-hop with a night of electrifying performances. The show opened with a tribute to hip-hop’s pioneers‚ featuring legendary acts like Doug E. Fresh‚ Kid ‘n Play‚ and Grandmaster Flash‚ setting a nostalgic and celebratory tone for the evening.
Lil Uzi Vert delivered a captivating performance of their hit “Just Wanna Rock‚” showcasing their unique energy and stage presence. GloRilla brought the house down with her breakthrough single “F.N;F. (Let’s Go)‚” infusing the ceremony with her infectious confidence and Southern rap flair. The night also featured a soul-stirring performance by Patti Labelle‚ who paid tribute to the late Tina Turner with a medley of Turner’s iconic hits.
Hip-Hop 50th Anniversary Celebration
The 2023 BET Awards marked a momentous occasion as it coincided with the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. The ceremony paid homage to the genre’s enduring legacy with a series of performances and tributes that spanned generations and regions.
The night featured a star-studded lineup of hip-hop icons‚ including a show-stopping performance by Busta Rhymes‚ who received the Lifetime Achievement Award. From coast to coast‚ legends took the stage‚ with West Coast representatives like Warren G and Yo-Yo performing alongside East Coast icons like Remy Ma and Fat Joe‚ highlighting the genre’s geographical reach and cultural impact. The celebration underscored hip-hop’s evolution‚ showcasing its past‚ present‚ and future.
BET Awards 2024
The 24th BET Awards‚ celebrating achievements in entertainment‚ were held on June 30‚ 2024‚ at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles‚ California.
Nominations and Winners
The BET Awards recognize talent across various categories‚ with nominations announced weeks prior to the ceremony.
BET Awards 2023
For the 2023 awards‚ Drake led with seven nominations‚ followed by GloRilla with six. Beyoncé‚ SZA‚ and Chris Brown each received four nominations in R&B categories; Notable winners included Beyoncé and SZA tying for Album of the Year‚ with Renaissance and SOS respectively. Chris Brown and Usher tied for Best Male R&B/Pop Artist. Latto won Best Female Hip-Hop Artist‚ while Coco Jones received the award for Best New Artist.
BET Awards 2024
In 2024‚ Drake once again dominated the nominations with seven nods‚ followed closely by Nicki Minaj with six. The complete list of winners for various categories can be found on the BET Awards official website.
Host and Venue
The BET Awards are renowned for their star-studded ceremonies‚ often hosted by prominent figures in entertainment. The venue for the awards ceremony typically changes from year to year‚ adding to the excitement and anticipation surrounding the event.
BET Awards 2023
The 2023 BET Awards‚ held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles‚ California‚ faced a unique situation due to the ongoing Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike. As a result‚ there was no designated host for the ceremony.
BET Awards 2024
The 24th BET Awards returned to Los Angeles‚ but this time at the Peacock Theater. Actress Taraji P. Henson took the stage for her third time as the event’s host‚ bringing her signature energy and humor to the ceremony.