The 12-time Grammy Award nominated rapper, producer, and pioneering hip-hop figure is widely regarded as one of the great MCs, with seven Top 10 Billboard Hot 100 hits to his name.īia, Coi Leray, Cutty Ranks, Dexta Daps, M.O.P., Rah Digga, ScarLip, Spice, Supercat, and Swizz Beatz are scheduled to pay tribute to Rhymes. Lizzo and 21 Savage are tied for the second-most noms, with five each.īusta Rhymes will take home the Lifetime Achievement Award - one of the highest honors at the ceremony, given to Sean 'Diddy' Combs at last year's ceremony.

It was also livestream on BET.comĭrake leads the nominations, with seven: He's up for best male hip-hop artist and male R&B/pop artist, as well as a few shared titles, including best collaboration and viewer's choice with Future and Tems for their song 'Wait for U.' Drake is also nominated for album of the year and best group for his collaboration with 21 Savage, 'Her Loss,' and viewer's choice for their hit 'Jimmy Cooks.' EDT and will be broadcast on BET, BET HER and numerous Paramount channels including Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon and VH1. Patti Labelle will also pay tribute to the late Tina Turner.

The show, which takes place at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles, will feature a tribute to hip-hop's most significant moments, as curated by Kid Capri. The BET Awards return Sunday night, with a performance-filled show that promises to celebrate 50 years of hip-hop.

DR April speed on BET HER