The Bet Awards return Sunday evening, with a functionality-loaded demonstrate that claims to rejoice 50 years of hip-hop.
The present, which normally takes area at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, will element a tribute to hip-hop’s most significant moments, as curated by Child Capri. Patti Labelle will also fork out tribute to the late Tina Turner.
The show commences at 8 p.m. EDT and will be broadcast on Bet, Guess HER and quite a few Paramount channels including Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon and VH1. It was also livestream on Wager.com
Drake prospects the nominations, with seven: He’s up for finest male hip-hop artist and male R&B/pop artist, as nicely as a couple shared titles, which includes best collaboration and viewer’s selection with Long term and Tems for their track “Wait for U.” Drake is also nominated for album of the calendar year and best group for his collaboration with 21 Savage, “Her Reduction,” and viewer’s preference for their hit “Jimmy Cooks.”
Lizzo and 21 Savage are tied for the 2nd-most noms, with 5 every single.
Busta Rhymes will acquire household the Life time Accomplishment Award — a person of the best honors at the ceremony, given to Sean “Diddy” Combs at last year’s ceremony. The 12-time Grammy Award nominated rapper, producer, and pioneering hip-hop figure is commonly regarded as a single of the wonderful MCs, with 7 Top 10 Billboard Warm 100 hits to his identify.
Bia, Coi Leray, Cutty Ranks, Dexta Daps, M.O.P., Rah Digga, ScarLip, Spice, Supercat, and Swizz Beatz are scheduled to pay back tribute to Rhymes.
It’s one particular of several times that will honor the legacy of hip-hop, which Guess has supported for decades by displays like “Rap City” and “106 & Park.”
Other performers at the 2023 Bet Awards incorporate Main Keef, DJ Unk, E-40, Quick Lifetime Yungstaz & Easton (F.L.Y.), Excess fat Joe, Soulja Boy, The Sugarhill Gang, Tyga, Ying Yang Twins and Yo-Yo.
