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The BET Awards 2024 broadcast live tonight, Sunday, June 30, 8 p.m. (7 p.m. CT) on BET and from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California. This year’s 24th BET Awards will be hosted by American actress Taraji P. Henson. The red carpet show starts a little earlier at 6 p.m. (5 p.m. CT).Fans watching it live can tune in to the live broadcast of the 2024 BET Awards Show and Red Carpet on BET or watch it with a free trial of Philo.

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Who will host the BET Awards 2024?

US-American actor Taraji P. Henson hosted the awards show in 2021 and 2022, but no official presenter was announced for 2023, due in part to the WGA writers’ strike. This year, rapper Kendrick Lamar was the big winner, sweeping multiple categories. This year, Henson will return as the third presenter of the 2024 BET Awards. She is best known for her roles in Empire, Hidden Figures, and The Color Purple.

When is the red carpet of the 2024 BET Awards?

The pre-show or annual The BET Awards red carpet show begins Sunday at 6:00 p.m. PT/ET (5:00 p.m. CT). It shows all the artists and stars arriving on the red carpet, what they are wearing and should include a few interviews and a preview of what will happen at the main awards ceremony. You can also Watch the BET Red Carpet Show FREE with Philo (Free trial period).

Who will perform at the 2024 BET Awards?

Artists at the 2024 BET Awards include Lauryn Hill, YG Marley, Ice Spice, Tyla, GloRilla, Latto, Muni Long, Sexyy Red, Shaboozey, Victoria Monét and Tanner Adell.

Will Nicki Minaj attend the 2024 BET Awards?

At this time, Nicki Minaj is scheduled to attend the BET Awards and leads the nominees in her award categories.

Will Will Smith perform at the 2024 BET Awards?

Yes, Will Smith will perform his first new song since 2017 at the awards ceremony. Although he hasn’t made music in a while, he most recently made headlines when he went onstage at the 94th Academy Awards in 2022 and attacked comedian Chris Rock by slapping him. He has since apologized but has not been prosecuted.

Who will receive a lifetime achievement award this year?

The singer, songwriter and dancer Usher will receive this year’s award. He became a star in the early 2000s with hits such as “Yeah!” and “Confessions”.

Who are the nominees for the 2024 BET Awards? The full list can be found here.

BEST R&B/POP ARTIST

BEYONCÉ

COCO JONES

DOJA CAT

HER

MUNI LONG

SZA

TYLA

VICTORIA MONET

BEST MALE R&B/POP ARTIST

BRENT FAIYAZ

BRYSON TILLER

BURNA YOUNG

CHRIS BROWN

DRAKE

FRIDAY

OCTOBER LONDON

USHER

BEST FEMALE HIP-HOP ARTIST

CARDI-B

DOJA CAT

GLORIA

ICE SPICE

LATTO

MEGAN THEE HENGST

NICKI MINAJ

SEXY RED

BEST MALE HIP HOP ARTIST

21 WILD

BURNA YOUNG

DRAKE

FUTURE

GUNNA

J. COLE

KENDRICK LAMAR

LIL WAYNE

How to watch

What: BET Awards 2024 (and red carpet)

When: Sunday, June 30, 8:00 p.m. PT/ET (7:00 p.m. CT)

TV channel: BET

Stream online: You can Watch the 2024 BET Awards LIVE for free with Philo (free trial) or with Fubo (free trial). If you’re done with free trials, you can sign up for Philo for just $28/month (cancel anytime, no contract).