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Drake and GloRilla leading the charge on the 2023 BET Awards: check out the nominations

It’s that time of the year again when we prepare to honor and celebrate the extraordinary talents of Black artists and entertainers at the BET Awards.

The 23rd edition of this highly anticipated event is just around the corner, and the network has recently unveiled the list of nominees, stirring up excitement among fans worldwide.

Leading the pack with an impressive seven nominations is none other than the chart-topping sensation, Drake. The multi-platinum performer has been recognized in various categories, including Best Male Hip-Hop Artist, Best Male R&B/Pop Artist, Best Group alongside 21 Savage, and Album of the Year for his groundbreaking work, “Her Loss.”

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Not far behind, the remarkable GloRilla, known for her hit collaborations such as “Tomorrow 2” with Cardi B and “Leave the Club” featuring Lil Durk, emerges as the most nominated female artist with six nods to her name. Last year, she took home the prestigious Breakthrough Hip-Hop Artist of the Year award, solidifying her rising stardom.

Following closely behind with five nominations each are 21 Savage and the incredibly talented Lizzo. But they are not the only ones who have caught the attention of the BET Awards committee. Esteemed artists like Beyoncé, Chris Brown, Ice Spice, and SZA have also received well-deserved nods for their outstanding contributions to the world of music.

Returning to the vibrant city of Los Angeles, the BET Awards are all set to take place on Sunday, June 25, promising a night filled with glitz, glamour, and, most importantly, the celebration of five decades of Hip-Hop. This year marks the 50th Anniversary of this influential musical genre, and the event aims to pay homage to its cultural impact, not only in America but worldwide.

Connie Orlando, EVP Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy at BET, expressed her excitement, stating, “We are thrilled to be back in LA for BET Awards 2023 and to celebrate a huge cultural milestone – the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop.” She further emphasized the genre’s significant influence, stating that it has become a global phenomenon and one of the most influential musical genres of our lifetime.

As we eagerly anticipate the star-studded affair, let’s take a look at some of the nominees in the music-centric categories: