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“Culture’s biggest night” is back. The 2024 BET Awards return to Los Angeles on Sunday (June 30) at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
Taraji P. Henson returns as host of this year’s BET Awards, which will be held at the Peacock Theater.
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“I am thrilled to be returning as the host of the ‘BET Awards’ for the third time. I am also looking forward to celebrating my peers and the impact of our culture on entertainment,” Henson said in a statement.
Performers include Megan Thee Stallion and Will Smith.
Drake leads this year’s nominees list with seven nominations. Following closely behind the Toronto rapper, Nicki Minaj earned six nominations, while J. Cole, Sexyy Red, SZA and Monet each snagged five nominations.
Beyoncé, 21 Savage, Doja Cat and Megan Thee Stallion are tied at four nods each.
See below for ways to watch and stream the 2024 BET Awards online, and other details about the ceremony.
How to Watch the 2024 BET Awards on TV
The BET Awards air on Sunday (June 30) at 8 p.m. ET/PT on BET and will simulcast on BET Her, Logo, MTV, MTV2, TV Land and VH1.
How to Watch the 2024 BET Awards Online for Free
While there isn’t a direct way to watch the BET Awards for free online, if you don’t have cable, your best bet would be to sign up for a streaming service that offers live TV such as DirecTV Stream, Philo, fuboTV or Sling TV. Hulu + Live TV offers live television as well but no free trial.
What are the best streaming deals? Philo is one of the cheapest streaming options, plus it’s free for the first week. Join Philo Core for $28/month to access 80+ cable channels such as BET, A&E, HGTV, Lifetime, History Channel, IFC, OWN, TLC, TV One, WEtv and VH1.
Philo
DirecTV Stream offers up to 200+ cable and local channels for an affordable price. Monthly plans start below $80 per month and include 90+ channels (BET, MTV, VH1, TBS, TNT, ESPN, Bravo, Lifetime, A&E, WEtv and more).
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For those streaming internationally, ExpressVPN gives you access to BET and several streaming platforms.
Who is Performing at the 2024 BET Awards?
Megan Thee Stallion will take a break from her sold-out tour to open the 2024 BET Awards.
Fresh off the box-office success of Bad Boys: Ride or Die, Smith is expected to take the stage to debut a new single. “From his start as a rapper to The Fresh Prince to being a box office king as one of the Bad Boys, Will Smith is truly a global icon, and we are honored to welcome him back to grace the BET Awards stage,” said Connie Orlando, BET’s EVP of specials, music programming & music strategy. “We look forward to Will adding to yet another defining night for the culture that is not to be missed.”
Additional performers at the 2024 BET Awards include GloRilla, Latto, Sexyy Red, Shaboozey, Tyla, Victoria Monét, Ms. Lauryn Hill, YG Marley Muni Long and Ice Spice.
Tanner Adell will perform on the BET Amplified stage.
Who will be honored at the 2024 BET Awards?
Usher will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award, which is presented to industry pioneers who have “shifted the culture.” Whitney Houston, Prince, Queen Latifah, Anita Baker, Mary J. Blige, Samuel Jackson, Lionel Richie, New Edition, Busta Rhymes are among the previous recipients.
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