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Award-winning Canadian rapper Aubrey ‘Drake’ Graham leads the pack with seven nominations, and Nicki Minaj with six nods.
The “BET Awards” 2024 will air live on Monday, 1 July 2024, at 2:00 am WAT/3:00am CAT on BET Africa DStv Channel 129 and GOtv Channel 21. The awards’ pre-show will air at 1:00am WAT/2:00am CAT, with a repeat of the awards ceremony at 18:00 WAT/19:00 CAT.
Drake holds the top spot with seven “BET Awards” 2024 nominations. Drake’s nominations include ‘Album of the Year’ for For All The Dogs (Scary Hours Edition), ‘Best Male R&B/Pop Artist,’ ‘Best Male Hip Hop Artist,’ ‘Best Collaboration’ with Sexyy Red and SZA “Rich Baby Daddy,” ‘Viewer’s Choice’ with Sexyy Red and SZA “Rich Baby Daddy,” and twice for ‘Video of the Year’ for “First Person Shooter” with J. Cole and “Rich Baby Daddy” with Sexyy Red and SZA.
Nicki Minaj’s six nominations include ‘Album of the Year’ for Pink Friday 2, ‘Best Female Hip Hop Artist,’ Video of The Year for “Barbie World” with Ice Spice and Aqua, ‘BET Her’ with Tasha Cobbs Leonard “Blessings” and twice for ‘Best Collaboration’ with Lil Uzi Vert “Everybody” and “Barbie World” with Ice Spice and Aqua.
J. Cole, Sexyy Red, SZA, and Victoria Monét each have five nominations. 21 Savage, Beyoncé, Doja Cat, Megan Thee Stallion, Tyla, and Usher are tied with four nominations each.
African global stars also made a significant impact. Tyla, Burna Boy, Tems, Ayra Starr, Focalistic, Davido, Lojay, Asake, Tyler ICU, and Seyi Vibzs have all received nominations across various music categories.
Some of the global stars have also secured major slots in the ‘Best International Act’ category, with Asake, Tyla, Ayra Starr, and Focalistic earning four nominations in this prestigious category.
Africa’s young queens, Tyla and Ayra Starr, shine bright with three nods each. Both artists have secured nominations in the ‘Best New Artist’ and ‘Best International Act’ categories. Additionally, Ayra Starr received her third nomination in the ‘BET Her’ category for her global hit song “Commas”, while Tyla earned her third nomination in the ‘Viewers’ Choice Award’ category with her worldwide chart-topper “Water”.
In the film and television categories, Damson Idris and Ayo Edebiri have also emerged as nominees for ‘Best Actor’ and ‘Best Actress’, respectively.
BET also announced “BET Awards” 2024 powerhouse performance lineup, including GloRilla, Latto, Muni Long, Sexyy Red, Shaboozey, and Victoria Monét. Culture’s Biggest Night, “BET Awards” 2024, will air LIVE on BET on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at 8 PM ET/ PT. This year’s “BET Awards” 2024 nominees reflect an abundance of creative expression and Black excellence across music, television, film, and sports.
Nominations were selected by the BET Voting Academy, which is comprised of an esteemed group of entertainment professionals and influencers in the fields of music, media, digital marketing, sports journalism, public relations, and creative arts.
Speaking on the International nominees, Senior Vice President & Co-General Manager Paramount Africa & Lead BET International, “Every year, the BET Awards recognizes not only the exceptional musical talent from the Black community, but also celebrates the diverse cultural contributions across various creative disciplines.
From music to film, sports, and beyond, the African nominees showcase the creative excellence of the continent. We are always excited to spotlight and support these individuals who are shaping and influencing the global entertainment landscape.”
Voting for “BET Awards” 2024 Viewer’s Choice Award begins June 6, 2024, and ends June 30, 2024, at 6:30 PM PT/ 9:30 PM ET.
Culture’s biggest night, “BET Awards,” has been the #1 cable award show among all adults 18-49 for the last three consecutive years and is the #1 cable award show among Black adults 18-49 for the 22nd consecutive year (CY02-CY23). “BET Awards” is the ultimate tentpole event showcasing the best, brightest, and most beautiful aspects of the Black experience – honoring the present and future of Black music, creativity, and sportsmanship by celebrating the culture and being a driving force for social change, all anchored by this year’s theme: Standing On Culture.
BET.com/bet-awards is the official site for “BET Awards” 2024 and will have all the latest news and updates about this year’s show. Follow us @ BET and @BETAWARDS.
Connie Orlando, EVP, Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy, will oversee and Executive Produce the annual show, with Jamal Noisette, SVP, Tentpoles & Music Community Engagement to Co-Executive Produce for BET. Jesse Collins Entertainment is the production company for the show, with Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon, and Jeannae Rouzan-Clay also serving as Executive Producers.
BET is transforming Culture’s Biggest Night into Culture’s Biggest Week with BET Experience 2024, delivering the ultimate in Black culture and entertainment. With two live concert lineups featuring music superstars Cardi B, Davido, Gunna, Sexyy Red, The Roots, Common, Queen Latifah, Jungle Brothers, and many more electrifying performers, experts, and influencers, attendees will enjoy unforgettable live performances, comedy shows, 106 & Park Stage, Black-owned culinary and vending areas, a roller-skating rink curated by DJ Mustard, and much more! Anchoring this year’s experience is fan-favorite BETX 2024 FanFest, a free, two-day event taking place at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Friday, June 28, and Saturday, June 29th. For more information, registration, and VIP packages, visit BETExperience.com.
To APPLY for media credentials to COVER “BET Awards” 2024 red carpet, press room, and BET Experience 2024 fanfest, concerts, and more, visit “BET Awards” 2024 Media Application.
The complete list of nominees for “BET Awards” 2024 are:
Album of the year
- Chris Brown, 11:11
- Gunna, A Gift & A Curse
- 21 Savage, American Dream
- Usher, Coming Home
- Drake, For All the Dogs (Scary Hours Edition)
- Victoria Monét, Jaguar II
- Killer Mike, Michael
- Nicki Minaj, Pink Friday 2
- Beyoncé
- Coco Jones
- Doja Cat
- H.E.R.
- Muni Long
- SZA
- Tyla
- Victoria Monét
- Brent Faiyaz
- Bryson Tiller
- Burna Boy
- Chris Brown
- Drake
- Fridayy
- October London
- Usher
- ¥$, Ye, Ty Dolla $ign
- 2 Chainz & Lil Wayne
- 41
- Blxst & Bino Rideaux
- City Girls
- Flo
- Maverick City Music
- Wanmor
- Lil Durk feat. J. Cole, “All My Life”
- Beyoncé feat. Kendrick Lamar, “America Has a Problem (Remix)”
- Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice (With Aqua), “Barbie World”
- Cardi B feat. Megan Thee Stallion, “Bongos”
- ¥$, Ye, Ty Dolla $ign feat. Rich The Kid, Playboi Carti, “Carnival”
- Lola Brooke feat. Latto & Yung Miami, “Don’t Play With It (Remix)”
- Nicki Minaj feat. Lil Uzi Vert, “Everybody”
- Usher, Summer Walker & 21 Savage, “Good Good”
- Drake feat. Sexyy Red & SZA, “Rich Baby Daddy”
- Cardi B
- Doja Cat
- GloRilla
- Ice Spice
- Latto
- Megan Thee Stallion
- Nicki Minaj
- Sexyy Red
- 21 Savage
- Burna Boy
- Drake
- Future
- Gunna
- J. Cole
- Kendrick Lamar
- Lil Wayne
- 41
- 4Batz
- Ayra Starr
- Bossman Dlow
- Fridayy
- October London
- Sexyy Red
- Tyla
- Doja Cat, “Agora Hills”
- Lil Durk feat J. Cole, “All My Life”
- Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice (With Aqua), “Barbie World”
- Cardi B feat. Megan Thee Stallion, “Bongos”
- Drake feat. J. Cole, “First Person Shooter”
- Usher, Summer Walker & 21 Savage, “Good Good”
- Victoria Monét, “On My Mama”
- Drake feat. Sexyy Red & SZA, “Rich Baby Daddy”
- Benny Boom
- Child.
- Cole Bennett
- Dave Meyers
- Janelle Monáe & Alan Ferguson
- Offset
- Tems
- Tyler, The Creator
- Shirley Caesar, “Award All of the Glory”
- Kirk Franklin, “All Things”
- Halle Bailey, “Angel”
- CeCe Winans, “Come Jesus Come”
- Erica Campbell, Do You Believe in Love?”
- Maverick City Music, Naomi Raine & Chandler Moore, “God Problems”
- Tems, “Me & U”
- Kirk Franklin, “Try Love”
- Doja Cat, “Agora Hills”
- Lil Durk feat. J. Cole, “All My Life”
- Gunna, “Fukumean”
- Jack Harlow, “Lovin on Me”
- Muni Long, “Made for Me”
- Victoria Monét, “On My Mama”
- Drake feat. Sexyy Red & SZA, “Rich Baby Daddy”
- Chris Brown feat. Davido & Lojay, “Sensational”
- Beyoncé, “Texas Hold ‘Em”
- Tyla, “Water”
- Asake (Africa)
- Aya Nakamura (France)
- Ayra Starr (Africa)
- Bk’ (Brazil)
- Cleo Sol (UK)
- Focalistic (Africa)
- Karol Conká (Brazil)
- Raye (UK)
- Tiakola (France)
- Tyla (Africa)
- Bellah (UK)
- Cristale (UK)
- Duquesa (Brazil)
- Holly G (France)
- Jungeli (France)
- Makhadzi (Africa)
- Oruam (Brazil)
- Seyi Vibez (Africa)
- Tyler Icu (Africa)
- Beyoncé, “16 Carriages”
- Nicki Minaj feat. Tasha Cobbs Leonard, “Blessings”
- Ayra Starr, “Commas”
- Flo feat. Missy Elliott, “Fly Girl”
- Megan Thee Stallion, “Hiss”
- Victoria Monét, “On My Mama”
- SZA, “Saturn”
- GloRilla, “Yeah Glo!”
- American Fiction
- Bob Marley: One Love
- Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé
- Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
- The Book of Clarence
- The Color Purple
- The Equalizer 3
- The Little Mermaid
- Anthony Mackie
- Colman Domingo
- Damson Idris
- Denzel Washington
- Donald Glover
- Idris Elba
- Jeffrey Wright
- Lakeith Stanfield
- Angela Bassett
- Ayo Edebiri
- Coco Jones
- Danielle Brooks
- Fantasia
- Halle Bailey
- Issa Rae
- Regina King
- Akira Akbar
- Blue Ivy Carter
- Demi Singleton
- Heiress Diana Harris
- Jabria McCullum
- Jalyn Hall
- Leah Jeffries
- Van Van
- A’ja Wilson
- Angel Reese
- Coco Gauff
- Flau’jae Johnson
- Juju Watkins
- Naomi Osaka
- Sha’carri Richardson
- Simone Biles
- Anthony Edwards
- Gervonta Davis
- Jalen Brunson
- Jalen Hurts
- Kyrie Irving
- Lebron James
- Patrick Mahomes
- Stephen Curry