BET Awards 2023

2023 BET Awards
DateJune 25, 2023
LocationMicrosoft Theater, Los Angeles, California
Presented byBlack Entertainment Television
Most awardsBeyoncé and SZA (3 each)
Most nominationsDrake (7)
Websitewww.bet.com/shows/bet-awards.html
Television/radio coverage
NetworkBET
Directed byGlenn Weiss
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The 23rd BET Awards took place on June 25, 2023, to celebrate achievements in entertainment and honors music, sports, television, and movies.[1] It was held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California. There was no host this year due to the WGA Strike.

The nominations were announced on June 8.[2] Canadian rapper Drake received the most nominations with seven, followed by GloRilla with six, 21 Savage and Lizzo with five each, and Beyoncé, Burna Boy, Chris Brown, Ice Spice, and SZA, all with four.[3][4] The Viewer's Choice Award category also returned after not being presented the year prior. The performers were announced on June 15.[5] On June 23, it was announced that rapper Busta Rhymes would be the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award,[6] and Patti LaBelle performed a tribute to Tina Turner.[7] The award show received mixed reviews; with some praising the performances but criticizing the choice of winners.

  1. ^ France, Lisa (June 8, 2023). "BET Awards 2023 nominations announced". CNN. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
  2. ^ Rouhani, Neena (June 8, 2023). "GloRilla & Drake Lead 2023 BET Awards Nominations". Billboard. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
  3. ^ Garcia, Thania (June 8, 2023). "2023 BET Awards: Drizzy Drake and Gorilla Lead Nominations, Followed by 21 Savage and Lizzy". Variety. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
  4. ^ Fekadu, Mesfin (June 8, 2023). "2023 BET Awards: Drake, GloRilla, Lizzo, 21 Savage Lead Nominations". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
  5. ^ "'BET Awards 2023' Unleashes Its First Wave of Performers". BET. Retrieved June 15, 2023.
  6. ^ "BET Awards 2023 To Honor Busta Rhymes With Lifetime Achievement Award". BET. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
  7. ^ Mier, Tomás (June 23, 2023). "Patti LaBelle Will Perform Tina Turner Tribute at BET Awards 2023". Rolling Stone. Retrieved June 26, 2023.