The show will celebrate 50 years of Hip-Hop with performances from GloRilla, Ice Spice, Coco Jones, and more

It's almost time for the 2023 BET Awards. The show will be held at the Microsoft Theater and will feature a performance lineup full of stars to honor Hip-Hop’s 50th anniversary.

“We have an incredible lineup of performers who will take us on a musical journey, covering Hip Hop spanning every decade, style, and region. 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,” said Connie Orlando, BET EVP, specials, music programming & music strategy. “This wall-to-wall party will reverberate with the amazing energy and passion these artists bring to the stage and the culture. Prepare for an unforgettable night of reunions and surprises as we celebrate hip-hop’s rich history, enduring legacy, and promising future.”

Who is Nominated

Drake leads the field with seven nominations including best male hip-hop artist, best male R&B/pop artist, best group with 21 Savage and album of the year for Her Loss with 21 Savage.

GloRilla earned six nominations. Last year, GloRilla took home best breakthrough hip hop artist of the year award at the BET Hip Hop Awards. She's nominated for best female hip-hop artist, best new artist, album of the year with her EP Anyways, Life’s Great and video of the year for “Tomorrow 2” with Cardi B. She’s a double nominee for best collaboration with “Tomorrow 2” and “F.N.F. (Let’s Go)” with Hitkidd.

Following Drake and GloRilla, 21 Savage and Lizzo have the third-highest number of nominations, with five each. They are followed by Beyoncé, Burna Boy, Chris Brown, Ice Spice and SZA, with four nominations each.

How to Watch

The BET Awards air on Sunday, June 25, at 8 PM EST / 7 PM CST on BET and will simulcast on BET Her, Logo, MTV, MTV2, TV Land and VH1.

Viewers can sign up for a streaming service that offers live TV such as DirectTV Stream, Philo, fuboTV or Sling TV. Hulu + Live TV offers live television

Enjoy the show tonight at 8 PM EST / 7 PM CST.

Who will be honored

Busta Rhymes will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award. This award is presented to industry pioneers who have “shifted the culture.” Bia, Coi Leray, Cutty Ranks, Dexta Daps, M.O.P., Rah Digga, ScarLip, Spice, Supercat, Swizz Beatz, and more surprise guests will take the stage to celebrate the 30-plus-year Hip-Hop veteran.