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]
| 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 |
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]
Performers
edit| Artist(s) | Song(s) |
|---|---|
| Main show | |
| Cardi B and Offset | "Clout" "Press" |
| DaBaby | "Suge" |
| Fantasia | "Enough" |
| Lucky Daye | "Roll Some Mo" |
| Lizzo | "Truth Hurts" |
| Lil Nas X Billy Ray Cyrus |
"Old Town Road" |
| City Girls | "Act Up" |
| Lil Baby | "Close Friends" "Pure Cocaine" |
| H.E.R. YBN Cordae |
"Lord Is Coming" |
| Mustard Migos |
"Pure Water" |
| Mary J. Blige | Medley
|
| DJ Khaled Meek Mill Lil Baby Jeremih |
"Weather the Storm" "You Stay" |
| Kiana Ledé | "Ex" |
| Kirk Franklin Jonathan McReynolds Erica Campbell Kelly Price |
"Love Theory" |
| Marsha Ambrosius YG DJ Khaled John Legend |
Tribute to Nipsey Hussle "Real Big" "Last Time That I'd Checc'd" "Higher" |
Presenters
editThe first wave was announced on June 3, 2019.[8][9][10]
- Yara Shahidi – presented Best New Artist
- Irv Gotti, Justine Skye & Elijah Kelley – presented Young Stars Award
- Regina Hall – introduced Fantasia
- Raphael Saadiq – introduced Lucky Daye
- Anderson .Paak – presented Album of the Year
- Amanda Seales – presented Shine a Light to Candice Payne
- Rev. Al Sharpton – presented Dr. Bobby Jones Gospel Inspirational Award
- Larenz Tate & La La Anthony – presented Best Movie
- Jodie Turner-Smith, Melina Matsoukas, and Lena Waithe – introduced world premiere trailer for Queen & Slim
- Marsai Martin – presented Best Actress
- Rihanna – presented Lifetime Achievement Award to Mary J. Blige
- Ayesha Curry & Ne-Yo – presented Best International Act
- Jacob Latimore – presented Coca-Cola Viewer's Choice Award
- Taraji P. Henson – presented Ultimate Icon Award to Tyler Perry
- Morris Chestnut & Damson Idris – Eulogy for John Singleton
- T.I. – presented Humanitarian Award to the family of Nipsey Hussle
Nominations
editWinners highlighted in Bold.
Special Awards
editLifetime Achievement Award: Mary J. Blige
Humanitarian Award: Nipsey Hussle
Ultimate Icon Award: Tyler Perry
Records Set
editBruno Mars became the first person to win Best Male R&B/Pop Artist three years in a row. Migos became the first group or duo to win Best Group three years in a row. Serena Williams won Sportswoman of the Year for the 12th time; the sixth year in a row. Beyoncé won Best Female R&B/Pop Artist for the 10th time; the sixth year in a row.[11]
References
edit- ^ "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.
- ^ "Live Performances By Cardi B, DJ Khaled, Lizzo and More". BET. Retrieved June 4, 2019.
- ^ "Cardi B, Lil Nas X, Migos, DJ Khaled and More to Perform at BET Awards: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved June 4, 2019.
- ^ "Cardi B, Lizzo and More to Perform at 2019 BET Awards | E! News". m.eonline.com. Retrieved June 4, 2019.
- ^ "13 Records That Were Set at the 2019 BET Awards".