Rooting For Everybody Black: Your Complete Guide To The 2021 BET Awards

It's about that time! The BET Awards are back this year and excitement is in the air. Over the years, the show has produced iconic moments such as Michael Jackson honoring James Brown, Destiny's Child bringing Terrence Howard and Magic Johnson on stage and The Fugees reunion. Taraji P. Henson is at the helm this year, so she's sure to have a few tricks up her sleeve and the actress will definitely honor her hometown of Washington, D.C. yet again. It will definitely be must-watch television, so prepare for Sunday night with this quick guide to the 2021 BET Awards.

How To Watch

Who: ViacomCBS

What: 2021 BET Awards

When: June 27, 2021 at 8 p.m. ET

Where: Microsoft Theater (Los Angeles, CA)

Why: To celebrate the best and brightest moments in Black culture

How: The 2021 BET Awards will be available on BET, BET, BET Her, LOGO, MTV, MTV2, VH1 and TV Land

The Host

Taraji P. Henson will lead this year's festivities live from Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California. Henson has a ton of experience working award shows. Over the course of a career, she's appeared at the Golde Globe Awards, Primetime Emmy Awards, Academy Awards and Critics Choice Awards. Just a few months ago, she appeared on stage at the 2020 American Music Awards as a present. Most notably, she appeared on stage with Regina Hall as she hosted the BET Awards in 2019. Two years ago, Hall did a phenomenal job of representing her hometown of Washington, D.C. by bringing Go-Go to Hollywood. Being that Henson is also from the Chocolate City, she may also try to do something similar. Tune in on Sunday night to find out.

The Performers

Anyone who is anyone in the modern era has performed at the BET Awards during their career. Beyoncé, Kanye West, Drake and several others have taken the stage during their legendary runs. This year, a few more stars will be added to the list of musicians that lent their talents to the BET Awards audience for just a few moments. Kicking things off, rising R&B artist Tone Stith will perform on the BET Amplified Stage. On the main stage, Andra Day, City Girls, DaBaby, DJ Khaled, H.E.R., Jazmine Sullivan, Kirk Franklin, Lil Baby, Lil Durk, Migos, Moneybagg Yo, Rapsody and Roddy Ricch are all scheduled to perform. Capping off the night, there will be a special tribute for the late, great DMX. Busta Rhymes, Method Man, Swizz Beatz and Griselda will help lead that performance.

The Nominees

Lifetime Achievement Award

Queen Latifah

Album Of The Year

After Hours by The Weeknd

Blame It On Baby by DaBaby

Good News by Megan Thee Stallion

Heaux Tales by Jazmine Sullivan

King's Disease by Nas

Ungodly Hour by Chloe X Halle

Best Collaboration

"W.A.P" by Cardi B featuring Megan Thee Stallion

"Rockstar" by DaBaby featuring Roddy Ricch

"Popstar" by DJ Khaled featuring Drake

"What's Poppin'" by Jack Harlow featuring DaBaby, Tory Lanez and Lil' Wayne

"Cry Baby" by Megan Thee Stallion featuring DaBaby

"For The Night" by Pop Smoke featuring Lil' Baby and DaBaby

Best Female R&B / Pop Artist

Beyoncé

H.E.R.

Jazmine Sullivan

Jhené Aiko

Summer Walker

SZA

Best Male R&B / Pop Artist

6LACK

Anderson .Paak

Chris Brown

Giveon

Tank

The Weeknd

Best New Artist

Coi Leray

Flo Milli

Giveon

Jack Harlow

Latto

Pooh Shiesty

Best Group

21 Savage & Metro Boomin

Chloe X Halle

Chris Brown & Young Thug

City Girls

Migos

Silk Sonic

Best Female Hip Hop Artist

Cardi B

Coi Leray

Doja Cat

Megan Thee Stallion

Latto

Saweetie

Best Male Hip Hop Artist

DaBaby

Drake

J. Cole

Jack Harlow

Lil Baby

Pop Smoke

Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award

"In Jesus Name" by Bebe Winans

"Never Lost" by Cece Winans

"Hold Us Together" by H.E.R

"Strong God" by Kirk Franklin

"Thank You For It All" by Marvin Sapp

"Touch From You" by Tamela Mann

BET Her Award

Alicia Keys Ft. Khalid — "So Done" by Alicia Keys featuring Khalid

"Baby Mama" by Brandy featuring Chance The Rapper

"Anti Queen" by Bri Steves

"Baby Girl" by Chloe X Halle

"Rooted" by Ciara featuring Ester Dean

"Good Days" by SZA

Best International Act

Aya Nakamura (France)

Burna Boy (Nigeria)

Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)

Emicida (Brazil)

Headie One (UK)

Wizkid (Nigeria)

Young T & Bugsey (UK)

Youssoupha (France)

Viewer's Choice Award

"W.A.P" by Cardi B featuring Megan Thee Stallion

"Go Crazy" by Chris Brown & Young Thug

"Rockstar" by DaBaby featuring Roddy Ricch

"Popstar" by DJ Khaled featuring Drake

"Laugh Now Cry Later" by Drake featuring Lil' Durk

"The Bigger Picture" by Lil' Baby

"Savage (Remix)" by Megan Thee Stallion featuring Beyoncé

"Leave The Door Open" by Silk Sonic

Video Of The Year

"Up" by Cardi B

"W.A.P" by Cardi B featuring Megan Thee Stallion

"Go Crazy" by Chris Brown & Young Thug

"Do It" by Chloe x Halle"

Laugh Now Cry Later" by Drake featuring Lil' Durk

"Leave The Door Open" by Silk Sonic

Video Director Of The Year

Benny Boom

Bruno Mars And Florent Déchard

Cole Bennett

Colin Tilley

Dave Meyers

Hype Williams

Best Movie

Coming 2 America

Judas And The Black Messiah

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

One Night In Miami

Soul

The United States Vs. Billie Holiday

Best Actress

Andra Day

Angela Bassett

Issa Rae

Jurnee Smollett

Viola Davis

Zendaya

Best Actor

Aldis Hodge

Chadwick Boseman

Damson Idris

Daniel Kaluuya

Eddie Murphy

Lakeith Stanfield

Young Stars Award

Alex R. Hibbert

Ethan Hutchison

Lonnie Chavis

Marsai Martin

Michael Epps

Storm Reid

Sportswoman Of The Year Award

A'ja Wilson

Candace Parker

Claressa Shields

Naomi Osaka

Serena Williams

Skylar Diggins-Smith

Sportsman Of The Year Award

Kyrie Irving

Lebron James

Patrick Mahomes

Russell Westbrook

Russell Wilson

Stephen Curry

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