The BET Awards 2023 are approaching, promising an unforgettable celebration of Black culture. This annual event, known as the âultimate platform to showcase the best, brightest, and most beautiful aspects of the Black experience,â will be broadcast live from Los Angeles on Sunday at 8 p.m. ET/PT on BET.
When is the Show and What Time Does It Start?
Make sure to mark your calendars for Sundayâs live broadcast of the 2023 BET Awards, starting at 8 p.m. ET/PT. This electrifying event will immerse viewers in a non-stop hip-hop party, honouring 50 years of the genre throughout the telecast. From West Coast to East Coast, Trap to Bounce, Afro Beats, and Dance Hall, the cultureâs finest will deliver a full range of hip-hop favourites.
How Can You Watch the Show?
To catch the action-packed BET Awards 2023, tune in to BET, BET+, or Paramount+. These platforms provide multiple options to enjoy the show and experience the excitement firsthand.
Where Can You Stream the Show?
Stream the much-anticipated Cultureâs Biggest Night on BET+! BET+ offers a new ad-free Essential plan for $6 per month or a premium ad-free tier for $10 a month. With your subscription, youâll not only have access to the BET Awards but also enjoy over 2,000 hours of original BET+ shows, Tyler Perry films, and more. Dive into a world of entertainment with offerings like âGabrielle Union: My Journey to 50,â âAverage Joe,â âThe Jamie Foxx Show,â and much more.
Is There a Red Carpet Pre-Show This Year?
No BET Awards is complete without a fabulous Red Carpet Pre-Show. Tune in at 6:00 p.m. ET/PT to catch all the dazzling fashion and exciting interviews. This yearâs Red Carpet Pre-Show will be hosted by the esteemed BET legend, Terrence J.
Who Is Nominated This Year?
The nominations for the BET Awards 2023 are filled with exceptional talent. Leading the pack with an impressive seven nominations is none other than Drake. His nominations include Best Male Hip-Hop Artist, Best Male R&B/Pop Artist, Best Collaboration for his song âWait for Uâ with Future and Tems, Album of the Year for his collaborative release âHer Lossâ with 21 Savage, and more.
GloRilla follows closely with six nominations, including Best Female Hip-Hop Artist, Best New Artist, Album of the Year for her EP âAnyways, Lifeâs Great,â and Video of the Year for âTomorrow 2â with Cardi B. She also secures double nominations for Best Collaboration with âTomorrow 2â and âF.N.F. (Letâs Go)â with Hitkidd.
21 Savage and Lizzo both earned five nominations, while Beyoncé, SZA, Ice Spice, Chris Brown, and Burna Boy each scored four nominations. Additionally, the iconic Busta Rhymes is set to receive the esteemed Lifetime Achievement Award.
Who Is Performing This Year?
Prepare to be blown away by an incredible lineup of performances by legendary artists. In honour of #HipHop50, BET is bringing you performances by 69 Boyz, Big Daddy Kane, Chief Keef, DJ Unk, E-40, Fast Life Yungstaz & Easton (F.L.Y.), Fat Joe, Ja Rule, Kid âN Play, MC Lyte, Percy âMaster Pâ Miller, Remy Ma, Soulja Boy, The Sugarhill Gang, Trick Daddy, Trina, Tyga, Uncle Luke, Warren G, Ying Yang Twins, and Yo-Yo.
