The 2023 BET Awards are set to celebrate 50 years of hip-hop and have unveiled their nominations, showcasing the dominance of Drake, 21 Savage, GloRilla, and Lizzo. The BET Awards ceremony will take place on Sunday, June 25, and fans have the opportunity to participate in the voting process for the Viewer’s Choice Award.
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As the 2023 BET Awards gears up to commemorate 50 years of hip-hop, the nominations reflect the power and influence of some of today’s biggest names in the industry. Drake emerges as a frontrunner with an impressive seven nominations. The Canadian artist is recognized in categories such as “Best Male Hip-Hop Artist,” “Best Male R&B/Pop Artist,” and best group for his collaboration with 21 Savage.
In addition, the Atlanta rapper was also recognized in categories including “Album of the Year” for Her Loss, “Best Group” alongside Drake, and Viewer’s Choice Award.
21 Savage and singer-songwriter Lizzo both command attention with four award nominations. Lizzo dominates the categories of “Best Female R&B/Pop Artist,” “Video of The Year,” “Viewer’s Choice Award,” and “BET Her.”
Meanwhile, GloRilla continues to make waves with her talent and artistry. She secured nominations for “Best Female Hip-Hop Artist,” “Best New Artist,” “Album of the Year” for her project Anyways, Life’s Great, and “Video of the Year.” Her collaborations with Hitkidd and Cardi B also earned her a nomination for “Best Collaboration.”
As GloRilla continues to rise in the music industry, she is set to join hip-hop legends Nas and Rakim in celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop alongside Sprite and emerging rapper Latto.
Promising a celebration of hip-hop’s rich history and vibrant present. Fans have the opportunity to participate in the Viewer’s Choice Award by casting their votes until June 25 at 6:30 ET. The nominations for this award encompass a diverse range of artists, including Beyonce, Lizzo, Burna Boy, SZA, Nicki Minaj, Jack Harlow, Drake ft 21 Savage, and Future ft Drake & Tems.
In 2022, the BET Awards nominations sparked some backlash from fans who felt that artists like Nicki Minaj, Lil Baby, Gunna, Key Glock, and Lakeyah were not acknowledged. However, BET appears to have taken note of their audience’s feedback and recognized the talents of present-day artists in this year’s nominations.
