BET announces an exciting line up of old and new school artistes set to perform at the “BET Awards” 2023, airing from Los Angeles on Monday 26 June.
From the night’s start, Culture’s Biggest Night will be a non-stop Hip-Hop Party celebrating 50 years of the genre throughout the LIVE telecast. From West to East Coast, Afrobeats, Trap music to Bounce and Dance Hall, the culture’s finest are set to deliver a full range of Hip-Hop favourites, including 69 Boyz, Big Daddy Kane, Chief Keef, DJ Unk, E-40, Fast Life Yungstaz & Easton (F.L.Y.), Fat Joe, Ja Rule, Kid ‘N Play, MC Lyte, Percy “Master P” Miller, Remy Ma, Soulja Boy, The Sugarhill Gang, Trick Daddy, Trina, Tyga, Uncle Luke, Warren G, Ying Yang Twins, and Yo-Yo. Furthermore, joining the Hip-Hop party are “BET Awards” 2023 nominees Coco Jones and GloRilla, — hit makers Lil Uzi Vert and Doechii, with more performers soon to be announced.
Speaking on the performance line up, Monde Twala, the Senior Vice President and General Manager for Paramount Africa and Lead for BET International commented, “we are excited to present an extraordinary line-up of performers for the 2023 highly anticipated BET Awards, and this year’s roster is a perfect fusion of both the new school and old school artists, creating a dynamic and unforgettable experience for viewers worldwide through the dynamic range of Hip Hop, and with the end goal of celebrating the big 50 of Hip Hop.”
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“We have an incredible line-up of performers who will take us on a musical journey, covering Hip Hop spanning every decade, style, and region. From music to dance and fashion, we are digging through every crate as we celebrate 50 years of Hip Hop and its diversity, evolution, and global impact,” said Connie Orlando, BET EVP, Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy. “This wall-to-wall party will reverberate with the amazing energy and passion these artists bring to the stage and the culture. Prepare for an unforgettable night of reunions and surprises as we celebrate Hip Hop’s rich history, enduring legacy, and promising future.”
“BET Awards” has been the #1 cable award show among all adults 18-49 for the last two consecutive years and is the #1 cable award show among Black adults 18-49 for the 21st consecutive year (CY02-CY22). “BET Awards” is the ultimate platform to showcase the best, brightest, and most beautiful aspects of the Black experience – honouring the present and future of Black music, creativity, and sportsmanship, by celebrating the culture and being a driving force for social change.
