| 2019 BET Awards | |
|---|---|
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| Date | June 23, 2019 |
| Location | Microsoft Theater, Los Angeles, California |
| Presented by | Black Entertainment Television |
| Hosted by | Regina Hall |
| Most awards | Cardi B (2) |
| Most nominations | Cardi B (7) |
| Website | http://www.bet.com/shows/bet-awards.html |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | |
| Directed by | Glenn Weiss |
The 19th BET Awards were held on June 23, 2019 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California. The ceremony celebrated achievements in entertainment and honors music, sports, television, and movies. Cardi B received the most nominations with seven, and won the most awards with two, including for Album of the Year.[1][2]
On May 29, 2019, it was announced that the ceremony would be hosted for the first time by actress Regina Hall.[3][4]
On June 13, 2019, it was announced that special awards would be presented to Mary J. Blige, who received the 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award;[5] Tyler Perry, who was given the Ultimate Icon Award;[6] and Nipsey Hussle, who was posthumously honored with the Humanitarian Award.[7]
- ^ "2019 BET Award Nominations: Cardi B Leads, Nipsey Hussle Posthumously Nominated". Rolling Stone. May 17, 2019.
- ^ "Cardi B, Drake, Beyoncé Lead BET Awards Nominations". Variety. May 17, 2019.
- ^ "BET Awards". www.facebook.com. Retrieved May 29, 2019.
- ^ "Regina Hall Will Host The 2019 BET Awards!". BET. Archived from the original on August 8, 2020. Retrieved May 29, 2019.
- ^ "BET Awards: Mary J. Blige to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 15, 2019.
- ^ Thorne, Will (June 11, 2019). "Tyler Perry to Receive Ultimate Icon Award at 2019 BET Awards (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved June 15, 2019.
- ^ "BET Awards: Nipsey Hussle to Receive Posthumous Humanitarian Award". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 15, 2019.