By Ron Wynn
NASHVILLE, TN — Several top stars in multiple fields of entertainment are scheduled to appear and/or perform on the 2024 BET Awards, which are scheduled for this Sunday. They will be hosted once again by Oscar-nominated actress Taraji P. Henson. “I am thrilled to be returning as the host of the ‘BET Awards’ for the third time,” she said in a statement.
Drake leads the nominations with seven, including an Album of the Year nod for his eighth studio album, “For All the Dogs.” One of the awards he’s up for is the music video for “First Person Shooter,” his collaboration with J. Cole that may have been the catalyst for his recent beef with rapper Kendrick Lamar.
Nicki Minaj follows with six, including Album of the Year for her highly anticipated “Pink Friday 2” release. Two of her nominations were for the song with Ice Spice, “Barbie World,” part of the “Barbie” soundtrack. J. Cole, Sexyy Red, SZA and best new artist Grammy winner Victoria Monét tie with five nominations each; 21 Savage, Beyoncé, Doja Cat, Megan Thee Stallion, Tyla and Usher received four each. Usher will also receive the Lifetime Achievement BET award.
The BET Awards will air live at 7 p.m. Central on BET from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. A complete list of all nominees and categories, as well as performers set to appear, is available online at bet.com.
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