TOUTED as ‘culture’s biggest night,’ the 2023 BET Awards is taking place on Sunday, June 25, 2023.
The much-anticipated awards show is reported to have a star-studded lineup as it’s also celebrating the 50th anniversary of hiphop.
Who is hosting the 2023 BET Awards?
From 2021 to 2022, it was Taraji P. Henson who took the stage as host. But in 2023, the identity of the host is still kept under wraps.
According to writer/producer team Chris and Vanessa Spencer, the production of the 2023 BET Awards had taken a hit due to the ongoing WGA strike.
Chris told Bossip: “It hurts, lady! It hurts because usually we’d be writing and producing on the show and the fact that we’re going to have to go watch this concert it’s still exciting because Jesse Collins and Janee and Dionn Harmon and even Stephen Hill who invented this, put together a great show. It’s going to be a great concert but my jokes will be missing this year.”
“And a host will be missing,” Vanessa added.
Meanwhile, the pre-show on the red carpet will be hosted by Terrence J. and the House of BET has tapped Bow Wow to serve as host.
Who is performing at the BET Awards?
The 2023 BET Awards pulled all the stops in putting together a star-studded lineup of performers. Fans can expect a mixed bag of stars, from legendary artists to up-and-coming talents.
“We have an incredible lineup of performers who will take us on a musical journey, covering Hip Hop spanning every decade, style, and region,” Connie Orlando, BET EVP, Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy, said in a statement.
“From music to dance and fashion, we are digging through every crate as we celebrate 50 years of Hip Hop and its diversity, evolution, and global impact.”
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Here’s the complete lineup of 2023 BET Awards performers:
- 69 Boyz
- Bia
- Big Daddy Kane
- Chief Keef
- Coco Jones
- Dexta Daps
- DJ Unk
- Doechii
- E-40
- Fast Live Youngstaz (FLY)
- Fat Joe
- GloRilla
- Ja Rule
- Kid ‘N Play
- Lil Uzi Vert
- Percy “Master P” Miller
- MC Lyte
- MOP
- Pati Labelle
- Rah Digga
- Remy Ma
- Soulja Boy
- Spice
- Trick Daddy
- Trina
- Tyga
- The Sugar Hill Gang
- Uncle Luke
- Warren G
- Ying Yang Twins
- Yo-yo
Per People, fans can also expect Ice Spice, Latto, Mad Lion, YG, Dem Franchise Boyz, D-Nice, Erick Sermon, Fabolous, and Styles P to take the stage.
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Can you stream the BET Awards?
On June 25, 2023, starting at 8pm ET or 5pm PT, fans can watch the 2023 BET Awards either on the BET channel or online via BET.com, BET+, and Paramount+.
If you’ve cut the cord, you can still gain access to the show through a variety of streaming platforms that carries the network, including Hulu with Live TV, YouTube TV, FuboTV, and DirectTV.
The 2023 BET Awards will air live from Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
Who will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award?
Each year, the BET Awards gives a Lifetime Achievement Award to an artist who has “powerfully shifted culture and the entertainment industry.” In 2023, the coveted award will go to Busta Rhymes.
Scott Mills, CEO of BET, said: “Busta Rhymes is a multifaceted award-winning artist who has mesmerized audiences for decades with his original hip hop sound and one-of-a-kind visuals.
He continues to leave an indelible mark on the culture that we hold dear, and it is with great pride that we present this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award to a visionary, a master of rhyme, and a true pioneer.”
He added: “We look forward to paying tribute to his remarkable journey and celebrating his countless hits, electrifying performances, and unforgettable moments defining an art form and the culture.”