Bet Awards And What To Expect
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The 2019 BET Awards airs on Sunday (June 23rd) and there are plenty of performances, awards and tributes to look forward to. Actress Regina Hall will be hosting the big night filled with hip-hop, R&B and Hollywood royalty. BET Networks announced a few performers and presenters on Thursday (June 20th). Meek Mill, Fantasia, DaBaby, Jeremih, Kirk Franklin, Erica Campbell, Kelly Price, Jonathan McReynolds and James Funk of Rare Essence, among a host of others will be hitting the stage. Previously announced performers include Cardi B, Migos, H.E.R., Lil Nas X, Billy Ray Cyrus, Lizzo, Mustard, Lil Baby, City Girls‘ Yung Miami, Lucky Daye and Kiana Ledé.
Meanwhile, La La Anthony, Ayesha Curry, Larenz Tate, Amanda Seales, Reverend Al Sharpton, Ryan Destiny, Jacob Latimore, Raphael Saadiq, Mike Colter, Damson Idris, Jodie Turner-Smith and Melina Matsoukas are expected to present.
The late Nipsey Hussle will be posthumously honored with the Humanitarian Award, which will include a performance from John Legend, DJ Khaled and YG.
Mary J. Blige will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award and Tyler Perry will be recognized with the Ultimate Icon Award.
According to BET.com, the BET Awards airs live at 8 p.m. EST on Sunday (June 23rd) and will simulcast across seven Viacom’s networks including BET, BET HER, MTV, MTV 2, MTV Classic,VH1 and Logo.
