BET Awards 2020

2020 BET Awards
DateJune 28, 2020
LocationMicrosoft Theater,
Los Angeles, California
Presented byBlack Entertainment Television
Hosted byAmanda Seales
Most awardsBeyoncé
Chris Brown
Roddy Ricch and
Megan Thee Stallion
(2 each)
Most nominationsDrake (6)
Websitewww.bet.com/shows/bet-awards.html
Television/radio coverage
Network
Directed byGlenn Weiss
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The 20th BET Awards took place on June 28, 2020. The ceremony celebrates achievements in entertainment and honors music, sports, television, and movies. They also honored the many African-American people killed from police brutality and racial injustice in the United States. It was held virtually due to the effects of the COVID-19 lockdowns,[1][2] and for the first time, was simulcast on broadcast television on the CBS Television Network, negating the need for a "roadblock" simulcast across all of the cable networks of ViacomCBS.[3] The ceremony marks the award show's 20th year on air and the 40th anniversary of Black Entertainment Television,[4] as well as the first-ever virtual ceremony in its history.[2]

The nominees were announced on June 15, 2020. Drake received the most nominations with 6, ahead of Roddy Ricch and Megan Thee Stallion, who tied with five nominations each.[5] It was also announced that same day that the ceremony will be hosted by actor and comedian Amanda Seales.[6] Beyoncé was presented with the Humanitarian Award by Michelle Obama.[7]

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  2. ^ a b "BET Awards Switches To Virtual Format For 2020 Ceremony". Vibe. May 20, 2020. Retrieved June 15, 2020.[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ "CBS announces it will simulcast the BET Awards; here are all the nominees". WTSP. June 15, 2020. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
  4. ^ "BET Awards Will Celebrate 20th Anniversary Virtually (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. May 20, 2020. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
  5. ^ "2020 BET Awards Exclusive: Drake, Megan Thee Stallion and Roddy Ricch Lead Nominees Slate, CBS Airing Show for First Time". Billboard. 2020-06-15. Retrieved 2020-06-15.
  6. ^ "BET Awards". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2020-06-15.
  7. ^ Spanos, Brittany (2020-06-29). "Beyoncé at BET Awards: 'Continue to Change and Dismantle a Racist and Unequal System'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2021-06-06.