It’s getting closer to that time of year again with the BET Awards going down next month. With OVO Sound boss Drake and his longtime Young Money peer Nicki Minaj leading the pack with nominations, the full line-up of nominees have emerged.

BET Awards 2024 is slated to see some massive face-offs

From 21 Savage, J. Cole, Sexyy Red and SZA to Victoria Monét, Doja Cat and Tyla in the line-up, it’s clear there will be ample competition for the biggest categories in next month’s ceremony.

BET announces “BET Awards” 2024 nominees, with Drake leading the nominations, scoring seven, and Nicki Minaj with six. BET also announced “BET Awards” 2024 powerhouse performance lineup, including GloRilla, Latto, Muni Long, Sexyy Red, Shaboozey, and Victoria Monét. Culture’s Biggest Night, “BET Awards” 2024, will air LIVE on BET on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at 8 PM ET/ PT. This year’s “BET Awards” 2024 nominees reflect an abundance of creative expression and Black excellence across music, television, film, and sports. Nominations were selected by the BET Voting Academy, which is comprised of an esteemed group of entertainment professionals and influencers in the fields of music, media, digital marketing, sports journalism, public relations, and creative arts.

Drake holds the top spot with seven “BET Awards” 2024 nominations. Drake’s nominations include ‘Album of the Year’ for For All The Dogs (Scary Hours Edition), ‘Best Male R&B/Pop Artist,’ ‘Best Male Hip Hop Artist,’ ‘Best Collaboration’ with Sexyy Red and SZA“Rich Baby Daddy,” ‘Viewer’s Choice’ with Sexyy Red and SZA “Rich Baby Daddy,” and twice for ‘Video of the Year’ for “First Person Shooter” with J. Cole and “Rich Baby Daddy” with Sexyy Red and SZA.

Nicki Minaj’s six nominations include ‘Album of the Year’ for Pink Friday 2, ‘Best Female Hip Hop Artist,’ Video of The Year for “Barbie World” with Ice Spice and Aqua, ‘BET Her’ with Tasha Cobbs Leonard “Blessings” and twice for ‘Best Collaboration’ with Lil Uzi Vert“Everybody” and “Barbie World” with Ice Spice and Aqua. 

J. Cole, Sexyy Red, SZA, and Victoria Monét each have five nominations. 21 Savage, Beyoncé, Doja Cat, Megan Thee Stallion, Tyla, and Usher are tied with four nominations each. 

Voting for “BET Awards” 2024 Viewer’s Choice Award begins June 6, 2024, and ends June 30, 2024, at 6:30 PM PT/ 9:30 PM ET.

Culture’s biggest night, “BET Awards,” has been the #1 cable award show among all adults 18-49 for the last three consecutive years and is the #1 cable award show among Black adults 18-49 for the 22nd consecutive year (CY02-CY23). “BET Awards” is the ultimate tentpole event showcasing the best, brightest, and most beautiful aspects of the Black experience – honoring the present and future of Black music, creativity, and sportsmanship by celebrating the culture and being a driving force for social change, all anchored by this year’s theme: Standing On Culture. 

BET.com/bet-awards is the official site for “BET Awards” 2024 and will have all the latest news and updates about this year's show. Follow us @ BET and @BETAWARDS.

Connie Orlando, EVP, Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy, will oversee and Executive Produce the annual show, with Jamal Noisette, SVP, Tentpoles & Music Community Engagement to Co-Executive Produce for BET. Jesse Collins Entertainment is the production company for the show, with Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon, and Jeannae Rouzan-Clay also serving as Executive Producers.

BET is transforming Culture’s Biggest Night into Culture’s Biggest Week with BET Experience 2024, delivering the ultimate in Black culture and entertainment. With two live concert lineups featuring music superstars Cardi B, Davido, Gunna, Sexyy Red, The Roots, Common, Queen Latifah, Jungle Brothers, and many more electrifying performers, experts, and influencers, attendees will enjoy unforgettable live performances, comedy shows, 106 & Park Stage, Black-owned culinary and vending areas, a roller-skating rink curated by DJ Mustard, and much more! Anchoring this year’s Experience is fan-favorite BETX 2024 FanFest, a free, two-day event taking place at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Friday, June 28, and Saturday, June 29th. For more information, registration, and VIP packages, visit BETExperience.com.