The 2023 BET Awards, widely regarded as “culture’s biggest night,” will be an extraordinary tribute to the genre of hip-hop. Returning to Los Angeles on Sunday (June 25) at 8 p.m. ET/PT, this highly anticipated event will take place at the prestigious Microsoft Theater.
Here’s everything about 2023 Bet Awards 2023, where when and how to watch the award ceremony on your TV at home.
How to watch 2023 Bet hip hop awards live in Canada tonight!
Beginning at 8.00 p.m. Eastern Time on Sunday, viewers can access BET and BET.com to watch the show, as well if you are visiting or staying outside of the United States then BET Awards 2023 will be available on Paramount+.
In addition, viewer’s from the USA, Canada, UK, and Australia, and also from other parts of the world can access the show easily though the link provided in NextMirror OTT, which offers one time payment, no monthly or any extra charge in future.
Who is Performing at the 2023 BET Awards?
The BET Awards will feature a star-studded performance lineup celebrating hip-hop from coast to coast. Performers include Big Daddy Kane, Eric Sermon, Chief Keef, 69 Boyz, DJ Unk, E-40, Fast Life Yungstaz & Easton (F.L.Y.), Fat Joe, Ja Rule, Kid ‘N Play, MC Lyte, Percy “Master P” Miller, Remy Ma, Soulja Boy, Redman, Jeezy, The Sugarhill Gang, Trick Daddy, Trina, Tyga, Uncle Luke, Warren G, Ying Yang Twins, Yo-Yo and more.
Ice Spice, Latto, Lil Uzi Vert, Coco Jones, GloRilla and Doechii are also scheduled to perform.
Who will be honored at the 2023 BET Awards?
Busta Rhymes will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award, which 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 other surprise guests are slated to hit the stage to celebrate the Brooklyn native’s more than 30-year career.
2023 Winners and nominees for BET Awards
Album of the Year
- Anyways, Life’s Great – GloRilla
- Breezy – Chris Brown
- God Did – DJ Khaled
- Her Loss – Drake & 21 Savage
- Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers – Kendrick Lamar
- Renaissance – Beyoncé
- SOS – SZA
Video of the Year
- “Tomorrow 2” – GloRilla & Cardi B
- “WE (Warm Embrace)” – Chris Brown
- “2 Million Up” – ” Peezy, Jeezy & Real Boston Richey featuring Rob49
- “About Damn Time” – Lizzo
- “Bad Habit” – Steve Lacy
- “First Class” – Jack Harlow
- “Kill Bill” – SZA
Viewer’s Choice Award
- “About Damn Time” – Lizzo
- “Break My Soul” – Beyoncé
- “First Class” – Jack Harlow
- “Jimmy Cooks” – Drake featuring 21 Savage
- “Kill Bill” – SZA
- “Last Last” – Burna Boy
- “Super Freaky Girl” – Nicki Minaj
- “Wait for U” – Future featuring Drake & Tems
Best Collaboration
- “F.N.F. (Let’s Go)” – GloRilla & Hitkidd
- “Big Energy (Remix)” – Latto & Mariah Carey featuring DJ Khaled
- “Call Me Every Day” – Chris Brown featuring WizKid
- “Tomorrow” – GloRilla & Cardi B
- “Boy’s a Liar Pt. 2” – Pinkpantheress & Ice Spice
- “Can’t Stop Won’t Stop” – King Combs featuring Kodak Black
- “Creepin'” – Metro Boomin, The Weeknd & 21 Savage
- “Wait for U” – Future featuring Drake & Tems
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
- Blxst
- Brent Faiyaz
- Burna Boy
- Chris Brown
- Drake
- The Weeknd
- Usher
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
- Ari Lennox
- Beyoncé
- Coco Jones
- H.E.R.
- Lizzo
- SZA
- Tems
Best Female Hip Hop Artist
- GloRilla
- Cardi B
- Coi Leray
- Ice Spice
- Latto
- Megan Thee Stallion
- Nicki Minaj
Best Male Hip Hop Artist
- 21 Savage
- Drake
- Future
- J. Cole
- Jack Harlow
- Kendrick Lamar
- Lil Baby
Best New Artist
- GloRilla
- Ambré
- Coco Jones
- Doechii
- FLO
- Ice Spice
- Lola Brooke
Best Group
- City Girls
- Drake & 21 Savage
- Dvsn
- FLO
- Maverick City Music & Kirk Franklin
- Quavo & Takeoff
- Wanmor
BET Her Award
- “About Damn Time” – Lizzo
- “Boy’s a Liar Pt. 2” – Pinkpantheress & Ice Spice
- “Break My Soul” – Beyoncé
- “Her” – Megan Thee Stallion
- “Lift Me Up” – Rihanna & Ludwig Göransson
- “Players” – Coi Leray
- “Special” – Lizzo
Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award
- “Bless Me” – Maverick City Music & Kirk Franklin
- “Finished (Live)” – Tamela Mann
- “I’ve Got Joy” – CeCe Winans
- “Kingdom” – Maverick City Music & Kirk Franklin featuring Naomi Raine & Chandler Moore
- “New” – Tye Tribbett
- “One Moment from Glory” – Yolanda Adams
- “The Better Benediction (Pt.2)” – PJ Morton featuring Lisa Knowles-Smith, Le’Andria Johnson, Keke Wyatt, Kierra Sheard & Tasha Cobbs Leonard
Video Director of the Year
- A$AP Rocky for AWGE
- Benny Boom
- Burna Boy
- Cole Bennett
- Dave Free x Kendrick Lamar
- Director X
- Teyana “Spike Tey” Taylor
Best Movie
- Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
- Creed 3
- Emancipation
- Nope
- The Woman King
- Till
- Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody
Best Actor
- Amin Joseph
- Brian Tyree Henry
- Damson Idris
- Daniel Kaluuya
- Demetrius Flenory Jr.
- Donald Glover
- Michael B. Jordan
Best Actress
- Angela Bassett
- Coco Jones
- Janelle James
- Janelle Monáe
- Keke Palmer
- Viola Davis
- Zendaya
Sportswoman of the Year
- Alexis Morris
- Allyson Felix
- Angel Reese
- Candace Parker
- Naomi Osaka
- Serena Williams
- Sha’Carri Richardson
Sportsman of the Year
- Aaron Judge
- Bubba Wallace
- Gervonta Davis
- Jalen Hurts
- LeBron James
- Patrick Mahomes
- Stephen Curry
Best International Act
- Aya Nakamura (France)
- Ayra Starr (Nigeria)
- Burna Boy (Nigeria)
- Central Cee (UK)
- Ella Mai (UK)
- K.O. (South Africa)
- L7nnon (Brazil)
- Stormzy (UK)
- Tiakola (France)
- Uncle Waffles (Swaziland)
Best New International Act
- Asake (Nigeria)
- Camidoh (Ghana)
- FLO (UK)
- Libianca (Cameroon)
- Maureen (France)
- MC Ryan SP (Brazil)
- Pabi Cooper (South Africa)
- Raye (UK)
- Werenoi (France)
Lifetime Achievement Award
- T.I. & Lil Boosie
YoungStars Award
- Akira Akbar
- Alaya High
- Demi Singleton
- Genesis Denise
- Marsai Martin
- Thaddeus J. Mixson
- Young Dylan