16th May, 2024
By Taiwo Okanlawon
The Black Entertainment Television (BET), the organizers of the annual BET Awards have announced the nominations for the 2024 BET Awards.
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:
Best International Act
ASAKE (Africa)
AYRA STARR (Africa)
FOCALISTIC (Africa)
AYA NAKAMURA (France)
BK’ (Brazil)
CLEO SOL (UK)
KAROL CONKÁ (Brazil)
RAYE (UK)
TIAKOLA (France)
TYLA (Africa)
Viewer’s Choice: Best New International Act
SEYI VIBEZ (Africa)
TYLER ICU (Africa)
MAKHADZI (Africa)
BELLAH (UK)
CRISTALE (UK)
DUQUESA (Brazil)
HOLLY G (France)
JUNGELI (France)
ORUAM (Brazil)
Best New Artist
AYRA STARR
TYLA
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4BATZ
BOSSMAN DLOW
FRIDAYY
OCTOBER LONDON
SEXYY RED
Album of the Year
11:11 CHRIS BROWN
A GIFT & A CURSE GUNNA
AMERICAN DREAM 21 SAVAGE
COMING HOME USHER
FOR ALL THE DOGS (SCARY HOURS EDITION) DRAKE
JAGUAR II VICTORIA MONÉT
MICHAEL KILLER MIKE
PINK FRIDAY 2 NICKI MINAJ
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
TYLA
BEYONCÉ
COCO JONES
DOJA CAT
H.E.R.
MUNI LONG
SZA
VICTORIA MONÉT
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
BURNA BOY
BRENT FAIYAZ
BRYSON TILLER
CHRIS BROWN
DRAKE
FRIDAYY
OCTOBER LONDON
USHER
Best Group
¥$, YE, TY DOLLA $IGN
2 CHAINZ & LIL WAYNE
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BLXST & BINO RIDEAUX
CITY GIRLS
FLO
MAVERICK CITY MUSIC
WANMOR
Best Collaboration
ALL MY LIFE LIL DURK FEAT. J. COLE
AMERICA HAS A PROBLEM (REMIX) BEYONCÉ FEAT. KENDRICK LAMAR
BARBIE WORLD NICKI MINAJ & ICE SPICE (WITH AQUA)
BONGOS CARDI B FEAT. MEGAN THEE STALLION
CARNIVAL ¥$, YE, TY DOLLA $IGN FEAT. RICH THE KID, PLAYBOI CARTI
DON’T PLAY WITH IT (REMIX) LOLA BROOKE FEAT. LATTO & YUNG MIAMI
EVERYBODY NICKI MINAJ FEAT. LIL UZI VERT
GOOD GOOD USHER, SUMMER WALKER & 21 SAVAGE
RICH BABY DADDY DRAKE FEAT. SEXYY RED & SZA
Best Female Hip Hop Artist
CARDI B
DOJA CAT
GLORILLA
ICE SPICE
LATTO
MEGAN THEE STALLION
NICKI MINAJ
SEXYY RED
Best Male Hip Hop Artist
BURNA BOY
21 SAVAGE
DRAKE
FUTURE
GUNNA
J. COLE
KENDRICK LAMAR
LIL WAYNE
Video of the Year
AGORA HILLS DOJA CAT
ALL MY LIFE LIL DURK FEAT. J. COLE
BARBIE WORLD NICKI MINAJ & ICE SPICE (WITH AQUA)
BONGOS CARDI B FEAT. MEGAN THEE STALLION
FIRST PERSON SHOOTER DRAKE FEAT. J. COLE
GOOD GOOD USHER, SUMMER WALKER & 21 SAVAGE
ON MY MAMA VICTORIA MONÉT
RICH BABY DADDY DRAKE FEAT. SEXYY RED & SZA
Video Director of the Year
TEMS
BENNY BOOM
CHILD.
COLE BENNETT
DAVE MEYERS
JANELLE MONÁE & ALAN FERGUSON
OFFSET
TYLER, THE CREATOR
Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award
ME & U TEMS
AWARD ALL OF THE GLORY SHIRLEY CAESAR
ALL THINGS KIRK FRANKLIN
ANGEL HALLE BAILEY
COME JESUS COME CECE WINANS
DO YOU BELIEVE IN LOVE? ERICA CAMPBELL
GOD PROBLEMS MAVERICK CITY MUSIC, NAOMI RAINE & CHANDLER MOORE
TRY LOVE KIRK FRANKLIN
Viewer’s Choice Award
WATER TYLA
SENSATIONAL CHRIS BROWN FEAT. DAVIDO & LOJAY
AGORA HILLS DOJA CAT
ALL MY LIFE LIL DURK FEAT. J. COLE
GUNNA FUKUMEAN
LOVIN ON ME JACK HARLOW
MADE FOR ME MUNI LONG
ON MY MAMA VICTORIA MONÉT
RICH BABY DADDY DRAKE FEAT. SEXYY RED & SZA
TEXAS HOLD ‘EM BEYONCÉ
BET Her
COMMAS AYRA STARR
16 CARRIAGES BEYONCÉ
BLESSINGS NICKI MINAJ FEAT. TASHA COBBS LEONARD
FLY GIRL FLO FEAT. MISSY ELLIOTT
HISS MEGAN THEE STALLION
ON MY MAMA VICTORIA MONÉT
SATURN SZA
YEAH GLO! GLORILLA
Best Movie
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
Best Actor
DAMSON IDRIS
ANTHONY MACKIE
COLMAN DOMINGO
DENZEL WASHINGTON
DONALD GLOVER
IDRIS ELBA
JEFFREY WRIGHT
LAKEITH STANFIELD
Best Actress
AYO EDEBIRI
ANGELA BASSETT
COCO JONES
DANIELLE BROOKS
FANTASIA
HALLE BAILEY
ISSA RAE
REGINA KING
YoungStars Award
AKIRA AKBAR
BLUE IVY CARTER
DEMI SINGLETON
HEIRESS DIANA HARRIS
JABRIA MCCULLUM
JALYN HALL
LEAH JEFFRIES
VAN VAN
Sportswoman of the Year Award
A’JA WILSON
ANGEL REESE
COCO GAUFF
FLAU’JAE JOHNSON
JUJU WATKINS
NAOMI OSAKA
SHA’CARRI RICHARDSON
SIMONE BILES
Sportsman of the Year Award
ANTHONY EDWARDS
GERVONTA DAVIS
JALEN BRUNSON
JALEN HURTS
KYRIE IRVING
LEBRON JAMES
PATRICK MAHOMES
STEPHEN CURRY