Childish Gambino to Perform, BET Awards Hosted by Taraji P. Henson

NEW YORK (AP) — The 2024 BET Awards are fast approaching. Last yr’s show celebrated 50 years of hip-hop, paying tribute to the genre’s earliest voices, late legends and latest talent in a show full of spectacular performances that also felt like a celebration. This yr guarantees to be just as exciting, with a lineup of award-winning performers — Lauryn Hill, Childish Gambino, Megan Thee Stallion and Will Smith, is anyone there? — and presenters.

Oscar-nominated actress Taraji P. Henson will host the BET Awards for the third time.

“If we didn’t have BET, how would the younger generation know that all this greatness exists? How are we going to inspire each other if we don’t see each other,” Henson told The Associated Press. “So this is a safe space for us to lift each other up — and sometimes in this industry, we don’t see each other being lifted up and celebrated in that way.”

Here’s all the things you would like to know before the concert on June 30.

When are the BET Awards and the way can I watch them?

The BET Awards will air survive June 30 at 8 p.m. ET on BET from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. It can be simulcast on MTV, Comedy Central, MTV2, TVLand, Nickelodeon, Pop and Logo.

Who is nominated for the BET Awards?

Drake leads the nominations category with seven, including album of the yr for his eighth studio album, “For All the Dogs.” One of the awards he’s up for is the music video for “First Person Shooter,” his collaboration with J. Cole which will have been the catalyst for his recent rivalry with rapper Kendrick Lamar.

In second place is Nicki Minaj with six, including album of the yr for her long-awaited release “Pink Friday 2.” Two of her nominations were for the song “Barbie World” with Ice Spice, which was a part of the hit “Barbie” soundtrack.

J. Cole, Sexyy Red, SZA and Grammy winner for Best New Artist Victoria Monét each have five nods; 21 Savage, Beyoncé, Doja Cat, Megan Thee Stallion, Tyla and Usher each have 4.

Months after wowing audiences along with his 2024 Super Bowl halftime performance, Usher may also receive a BET Lifetime Achievement Award.

This yr’s film nominations include: “American Fiction”; “Bob Marley: One Love”; “Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé”; “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”; “The Book of Clarence”; “The Color Purple”; “The Equalizer 3” and “The Little Mermaid.”

Competing for the prizes are sports stars similar to Simone Biles, Naomi Osaka, Steph Curry, LeBron James and Patrick Mahomes.

Who will perform on the BET Awards?

They will perform, amongst others: Hill and her son YG Marley, Ice Spice, Tyla, Childish Gambino, Chlöe, Coco Jones, Keke Palmer, Marsha Ambrosius and Summer Walker.

Megan Thee Stallion can be the show’s opening act.

Smith is ready to perform a brand new song. The Grammy and Oscar winner remains to be reeling from his infamous Oscar battle two years ago, and the successful release of Bad Boys: Ride or Die has helped him get back on the scene.

“Whatever Will sings, I’ll just be there to enjoy it because we know he’s got some hits,” Henson said. “But you understand, it’s summer. I believed I’d just throw it out,” she added, referencing the 1991 Grammy-winning song “Summertime” by DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince.

“I’m excited to hear his new music.”

Featured Stories

Country musician Tanner Adell may also perform on the BET Amplified stage.

Previously announced bands also include GloRilla, Latto, Muni Long, Sexyy Red, Shaboozey and Monét.

Who is acting at the BET Awards?

As announced on Friday, speakers will include Andra Day, Colman Domingo, DC Young Fly, Devale Ellis, Jay Ellis, Jessica Betts, Ms. Pat, Niecy Nash-Betts, Saucy Santana and plenty of others.