The BET Awards are back, and this year promises to be bigger and better than ever. Set to air live on Sunday, June 30, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on BET, the 2024 ceremony is gearing up to be a spectacular night celebrating the best in music, film, sports, and culture. The awards are decided by the network’s voting academy, but fans can also get involved by voting for the Viewer’s Choice Award on the show’s website from June 6 through June 30.
This year’s nominations reflect a diverse range of talents and genres, ensuring an exciting competition in every category. Here’s a look at some of the top contenders:
Album of the Year
“11:11” – Chris Brown
“A Gift & a Curse” – Gunna
“American Dream” – 21 Savage
“Coming Home” – Usher
“For All the Dogs (Scary Hours Edition)” – Drake
“Jaguar II” – Victoria Monét
“Michael” – Killer Mike
“Pink Friday 2” – Nicki Minaj
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
Beyoncé
Coco Jones
Doja Cat
H.E.R.
Muni Long
SZA
Tyla
Victoria Monét
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
Brent Faiyaz
Bryson Tiller
Burna Boy
Chris Brown
Drake
Fridayy
October London
Usher
Best Group
¥$ (Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign)
2 Chainz & Lil Wayne
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Blxst and Bino Rideaux
City Girls
FLO
Maverick City Music
WanMor
Best Collaboration
“All My Life” – Lil Durk featuring J. Cole
“America Has a Problem (Remix)” – Beyoncé featuring Kendrick Lamar
“Barbie World” – Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice with Aqua
“Bongos” – Cardi B featuring Megan Thee Stallion
“Carnival” – ¥$ (Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign) featuring Rich the Kid and Playboi Carti
“Don’t Play with It (Remix)” – Lola Brooke featuring Latto and Yung Miami
“Everybody” – Nicki Minaj featuring Lil Uzi Vert
“Good Good” – Usher, Summer Walker and 21 Savage
“Rich Baby Daddy” – Drake featuring Sexyy Red and SZA
Best Female Hip-Hop Artist
Cardi B
Doja Cat
GloRilla
Ice Spice
Latto
Megan Thee Stallion
Nicki Minaj
Sexyy Red
Best Male Hip-Hop Artist
21 Savage
Burna Boy
Drake
Future
Gunna
J. Cole
Kendrick Lamar
Lil Wayne
Video of the Year
“Agora Hills” – Doja Cat
“All My Life” – Lil Durk featuring J. Cole
“Barbie World” – Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice with Aqua
“Bongos” – Cardi B featuring Megan Thee Stallion
“First Person Shooter” – Drake featuring J. Cole
“Good Good” – Usher, Summer Walker and 21 Savage
“On My Mama” – Victoria Monét
“Rich Baby Daddy” – Drake featuring Sexyy Red and SZA
Best New Artist
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4Batz
Ayra Starr
Bossman Dlow
Fridayy
October London
Sexyy Red
Tyla
With a lineup of performances and appearances from some of the biggest names in the industry, the BET Awards 2024 is set to be a night to remember. Don’t miss out on the action—tune in live on June 30 to see who takes home the coveted awards.
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