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BET Awards 2019

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2019 BET Awards
DateJune 23, 2019 (2019-06-23)
LocationMicrosoft Theater,
Los Angeles, California
Presented byBlack Entertainment Television
Hosted byRegina Hall
Most awardsCardi B (2)
Most nominationsCardi B (7)
Websitehttp://www.bet.com/shows/bet-awards.html
Television/radio coverage
Network
Directed byGlenn Weiss
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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]

Performers

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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
  1. "My Life"
  2. "No More Drama"
  3. "I'm Goin' Down"
  4. "Real Love (Remix)"
  5. "Reminisce (Remix)"
  6. "You Remind Me (Remix)"
  7. "Be Happy"
  8. "Love No Limit"
  9. "I Can Love You" (with Lil' Kim)
  10. "I'll Be There for You/You're All I Need to Get By" (with Method Man)
  11. "Just Fine"
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

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The first wave was announced on June 3, 2019.[8][9][10]

Nominations

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Winners highlighted in Bold.

Album of the Year Video of the Year
Coca-Cola Viewers' Choice Award Best Collaboration
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
Best Female Hip Hop Artist Best Male Hip Hop Artist
Best Group Best New Artist
Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award BET Her Award
Video Director of the Year Best Movie
Best Actress Best Actor
YoungStars Award Sportswoman of the Year
Sportsman of the Year Best International Act
Best New International Act

Special Awards

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Lifetime Achievement Award: Mary J. Blige

Humanitarian Award: Nipsey Hussle

Ultimate Icon Award: Tyler Perry

Records Set

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Bruno 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

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  1. ^ "2019 BET Award Nominations: Cardi B Leads, Nipsey Hussle Posthumously Nominated". Rolling Stone. May 17, 2019.
  2. ^ "Cardi B, Drake, Beyoncé Lead BET Awards Nominations". Variety. May 17, 2019.
  3. ^ "BET Awards". www.facebook.com. Retrieved May 29, 2019.
  4. ^ "Regina Hall Will Host The 2019 BET Awards!". BET. Archived from the original on August 8, 2020. Retrieved May 29, 2019.
  5. ^ "BET Awards: Mary J. Blige to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 15, 2019.
  6. ^ Thorne, Will (June 11, 2019). "Tyler Perry to Receive Ultimate Icon Award at 2019 BET Awards (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved June 15, 2019.
  7. ^ "BET Awards: Nipsey Hussle to Receive Posthumous Humanitarian Award". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 15, 2019.
  8. ^ "Live Performances By Cardi B, DJ Khaled, Lizzo and More". BET. Retrieved June 4, 2019.
  9. ^ "Cardi B, Lil Nas X, Migos, DJ Khaled and More to Perform at BET Awards: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved June 4, 2019.
  10. ^ "Cardi B, Lizzo and More to Perform at 2019 BET Awards | E! News". m.eonline.com. Retrieved June 4, 2019.
  11. ^ "13 Records That Were Set at the 2019 BET Awards".
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