How to Watch the 2024 BET Awards Hosted by Taraji P. Henson Online (2024)

Celebrating the best Black and minority entertainers of the year,the 2024 BET Awards is an event filled with our favorite celebrities, fearless fashion and endless fun — but more importantly, it recognizes those who have made an impact in music, film or sports.

In just over a week, the 2024 BET Awards will take place for a night to remember as the immensely talentedColor Purple actress Taraji P. Henson hoststhe event. Drake and Nicki Minaj lead the BET Award nominations with seven and six nods respectively. During the awards show, viewers can look forward to incredibleperformancesby Ms. Lauryn Hill, Victoria Monét, Ice Spice and more. Mark your calendars, because the 2024 BET Awards are happening on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at 8 p.m. ET.

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“I am thrilled to be returning as the host of the ‘BET Awards’ for the third time. I am also looking forward to celebrating my peers and the impact of our culture on entertainment,”said Henson in a statement.

Henson also posted about the BET Awards hosting duties on her Instagram. She captioned the post, "@BETI’m coming home! The women are taking over#BETAwardsand we are starting with ME as your host. June 30th we have an@ushertribute, performances you CAN’T miss, and a surprise guest you won’t believe. Get ready to watch the show as a family at 8 PM/ET 🎤🎤🎤💋💋💋"

The awards show premieres on BET, but if you don't have cable you can watch the show online via a live streaming service. Below, find details on how to watch the BET Awards at home.

ET, BET and Paramount+are subsidiaries of Paramount.

When are the 2024 BET Awards?

The BET Awards are happening on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. ET.

Where are the 2024 BET Awards?

The BET Awards will air on the BET channel live from the Peaco*ck Theater in Los Angeles, California.

How to watch the 2024 BET Awards without cable:

If you don't have a cable package that includes the BET network, there are several options to live stream the awards show. One of the easiest ways to watch the BET Awards is with a live streaming service that includes BET in its offering. Services with BET include Sling TV, Hulu + Live. TV, FuboTV and Philo.

How to watch the 2024 BET Awards for free:

Thanks to free trials, it is possible to watch this year's BET Awards show without paying a dime. Hulu + Live TV has a 3-day trial, FuboTV has a 7-day trial and Philo has a 7-day trial. Sign up for any of these and cancel within the promotional window to watch the BET Awards for free.

Who is hosting the 2024 BET Awards?

Actress and singer Taraji P. Henson will host the BET Awards in 2024, after hosting it in 2021 and 2022. Henson is best known for her roles in Empire, Hidden Figures and The Color Purple.

Who is performing at the 2024 BET Awards?

This year'sperformers for the BET Awardsinclude some serious star power. Ms. Lauryn Hill, YG Marley, Ice Spice, Tyla, GloRilla, Latto, Muni Long, Sexyy Red, Shaboozey and Victoria Monét have all been announced as performers for the 2024 BET Awards.

Another big moment to look forward to at the 2024 BET Awards is whenUsherwill be honored with the Lifetime Achievement BET Award. A secret special guest will present the award.

The 2024 BET Awards Nomination List:

Here is a full list of the nomineesfor the 2024 BET Awards.

ALBUM OF THE YEAR
11:11, Chris Brown
A Gift & A Curse, Gunna
American Dream, 21 Savage
Coming Home, Usher
For All The Dogs (Scary Hours Edition), Drake
Jaguar II, Victoria Monét
Michael Killer, Mike
Pink Friday 2,Nicki Minaj

BEST FEMALE R&B/POP ARTIST
Beyoncé
Coco Jones
Doja Cat
H.E.R.
Muni Long
SZA
Tyla
Victoria Monét

BEST MALE R&B/POP ARTIST
brent Faiyaz
Bryson Tiller
Burna Boy
Chris Brown
Drake
Fridayy
October London
Usher

BEST GROUP
¥$, Ye, Ty Dolla $ign
2 Chainz & Lil Wayne
41
Blxst & Bino Rideaux
City Girls
Flo
Maverick City Music
Wanmor

BEST COLLABORATION
"All My Life," Lil Durk Feat. J. Cole
"America Has A Problem (Remix)," Beyoncé Feat. Kendrick Lamar
"Barbie World," Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice (With Aqua)
"Bongos," Cardi B Feat. Megan Thee Stallion
"Carnival," ¥$, Ye, Ty Dolla $ign Feat. Rich The Kid, Playboi Carti
"Don't Play With It (Remix)," Lola Brooke Feat. Latto & Yung Miami
"Everybody," Nicki Minaj Feat. Lil Uzi Vert
"Good Good," Usher, Summer Walker & 21 Savage
"Rich Baby Daddy," Drake Feat. Sexyy Red & Sza

BEST FEMALE HIP HOP ARTIST
Cardi B
Doja Cat
Glorilla
Ice Spice
Latto
Megan Thee Stallion
Nicki Minaj
Sexyy Red

BEST MALE HIP HOP ARTIST
21 Savage
Burna Boy
Drake
Future
Gunna
J. Cole
Kendrick Lamar
Lil Wayne

VIDEO OF THE YEAR
"Agora Hills," Doja Cat
"All My Life," Lil Durk Feat. J. Cole
"Barbie World," Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice (With Aqua)
"Bongos," Cardi B Feat. Megan Thee Stallion
"First Person Shooter," Drake Feat. J. Cole
"Good Good," Usher, Summer Walker & 21 Savage
"On My Mama," Victoria Monét
"Rich Baby Daddy," Drake Feat. Sexyy Red & Sza

VIDEO DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
Benny Boom
Child.
Cole Bennett
Dave Meyers
Janelle Monáe & Alan Ferguson
Offset
Tems
Tyler, The Creator

BEST NEW ARTIST
41
4Batz
Ayra Starr
Bossman Dlow
Fridayy
October London
Sexyy Red
Tyla

DR. BOBBY JONES BEST GOSPEL/INSPIRATIONAL AWARD
"Award All of the Glory," Shirley Caesar
"All Things," Kirk Franklin
"Angel," Halle Bailey
"Come Jesus Come," Cece Winans
"Do You Believe in Love?," Erica Campbell
"God Problems," Maverick City Music, Naomi Raine & Chandler Moore
"Me & U," Tems
"Try Love," Kirk Franklin

VIEWER'S CHOICE AWARD
"Agora Hills," Doja Cat
"All My Life," Lil Durk Feat. J. Cole
"Gunna," f*ckumean
"Lovin on Me," Jack Harlow
"Made for Me," Muni Long
"On My Mama," Victoria Monét
"Rich Baby Daddy," Drake Feat. Sexyy Red & Sza
"Sensational," Chris Brown Feat. Davido & Lojay
"Texas Hold 'Em," Beyoncé
"Water," Tyla

BEST INTERNATIONAL ACT
Asake (Africa)
Aya Nakamura (France)
Ayra Starr (Africa)
Bk' (Brazil)
Cleo Sol (UK)
Focalistic (Africa)
Karol Conká (Brazil)
Raye (UK)
Tiakola (France)
Tyla (Africa)

VIEWER'S CHOICE: BEST NEW INTERNATIONAL ACT
Bella (UK)
Cristale (UK)
Duquesa (Brazil)
Holly G (France)
Jungeli (France)
Makhadzi (Africa)
Oruam (Brazil)
Seyi Vibez (Africa)
Tyler Icu (Africa)

BET HER
"16 Carriages," Beyoncé
"Blessings," Nicki Minaj Feat. Tasha Cobbs Leonard
"Commas," Ayra Starr
"Fly Girl," Flo Feat. Missy Elliott
"Hiss," Megan Thee Stallion
"On My Mama," Victoria Monét
"Saturn," SZA
"Yeah Glo!," Glorilla

BEST MOVIE
American Fiction
Bob Marley: One Love
Renaissance: a Film by Beyoncé
Spider-man: Across the Spider-verse
The Book of Clarence
The Color Purple
The Equalizer 3
The Little Mermaid

BEST ACTOR
Anthony Mackie
Colman Domingo
Damson Idris
Denzel Washington
Donald Glover
Idris Elba
Jeffrey Wright
Lakeith Stanfield

BEST ACTRESS
Angela Bassett
Ayo Edebiri
Coco Jones
Danielle Brooks
Fantasia
Halle Bailey
Issa Rae
Regina King

YOUNGSTARS AWARD
Akira Akbar
Blue Ivy Carter
Demi Singleton
Heiress Diana Harris
Jabria Mccullum
Jalyn Hall
Leah Jeffries
Van Van

SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD
A'Ja Wilson
Angel Reese
Coco Gauff
Flau'Jae Johnson
Juju Watkins
Naomi Osaka
Sha'Carri Richardson
Simone Biles

SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD
Anthony Edwards
Gervonta Davis
Jalen Brunson
Jalen Hurts
Kyrie Irving
Lebron James
Patrick Mahomes
Stephen Curry

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