2024 BET Awards: Nominations, Performances, and Babydoll’s Predictions
Hello my luvs are you ready for the 2024 BET Awards? Snagging a ticket used to feel like hitting the jackpot – very much Charlie & The Chocolate Factory energy. Well, now, thanks to Wal-Mart, exclusive VIP access is just a cash splash away! Yes my luvs, the “EBT” Awards – can you believe it? Change is real as we gear up for this spectacular event either way.
Despite his ongoing controversy with Kendrick Lamar, leading the pack with an impressive seven nods is the one and only Drake, closely followed by the iconic Nicki Minaj with six nominations. Brace yourself for a star-studded lineup featuring the likes of J. Cole, the soulful SZA, and the talented Victoria Monét – it’s a lineup that promises an unforgettable evening.
Mark your calendars for the much-anticipated 2024 BET Awards, broadcasting live from the vibrant city of Los Angeles on June 30! This year’s theme? A tribute to the richness of Culture. Behind the scenes, the dynamic duo of Connie Orlando and Jamal Noisette are meticulously crafting a night that will be etched in our memories.
The stage is all set for electrifying performances by the Princess of Memphis GloRilla, BIG Latto fresh off of her sold out Birthday Bash ATL performance, the captivating Muni Long will definity go for “Hours & Hours”, and many more. Songs like Shaboozey’s infectious “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” and the soulful rendition of Beyoncé’s “Texas Hold ’Em” are poised to steal the spotlight.
In the Album of the Year category, the battle intensifies as Victoria Monét’s “Jaguar II” and Killer Mike’s “Michael” go head-to-head. The competition is fierce, the anticipation sky-high.
The BET Awards have always been a platform celebrating talent, diversity, and creativity, with phenomenal artists like Burna Boy and Doja Cat making waves. It’s a glorious celebration of music in its myriad forms.
Prepare for an enchanting night filled with stars, performances, and entertainment at the BET Awards! The stage is set for luminaries like Blue Ivy Carter (OMG y’all our baby is set to make herstory per usual), the sensational Halle Bailey, and many more to shine bright.
Let the excitement build for the BET Awards – an event that promises to be an absolute showstopper, one that you definitely do not want to miss! You think Kendrick & Drake might both “Pop Out?” They along with the Ville’s own J. Cole are all nominated for best male Hip Hop Artist. BET being messy? Keep scrolling to check out more nominations along with my personal predictions!
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
Best female R&B/pop artist
Beyoncé
Coco Jones
Doja Cat
H.E.R.
Muni Long
SZA
Tyla
Victoria Monét
Best male R&B/pop artist
Brent Faiyaz
Bryson Tiller
Burna Boy
Chris Brown
Drake
Fridayy
October London
Usher
Best Group
¥$, Ye, Ty Dolla $ign
2 Chainz & Lil Wayne
41
Blxst & Bino Rideaux
City Girls
Flo
Maverick City Music
Wanmor
Best Collaboration
Lil Durk feat. J. Cole, “All My Life”
Beyoncé feat. Kendrick Lamar, “America Has a Problem (Remix)”
Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice (With Aqua), “Barbie World”
Cardi B feat. Megan Thee Stallion, “Bongos”
¥$, 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”
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
21 Savage
Burna Boy
Drake
Future
Gunna
J. Cole
Kendrick Lamar
Lil Wayne
Best new artist
41
4Batz
Ayra Starr
Bossman Dlow
Fridayy
October London
Sexyy Red
Tyla
Video of the year
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”
Viewer’s choice award
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”
Best international act
Asake (Africa)
Aya Nakamura (France)
Ayra Starr (Africa)
Bk’ (Brazil)
Cleo Sol (UK)
Focalistic (Africa)
Karol Conká (Brazil)
Raye (UK)
Tiakola (France)
Tyla (Africa)
BET Her
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!”
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
Anthony Mackie
Colman Domingo
Damson Idris
Denzel Washington
Donald Glover
Idris Elba
Jeffrey Wright
Lakeith Stanfield
Best actress
Angela Bassett
Ayo Edebiri
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