BET Awards 2024: How to Watch the Ceremony Online
The 2024 BET Awards are right around the corner! The ceremony is being held Sunday, June 30 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles — here’s what you need to know about watching the BET Awards live online.
The 2024 BET Awards will be handed out in a ceremony airing on (you guessed it!) BET at 8 pm ET. Heading into the night, Drake leads with seven nominations, followed by Nicki Minaj with six. J. Cole, Sexyy Red, SZA and Victoria Monet each racked up five nods, while Beyonce, 21 Savage, Doja Cat, Megan Thee Stallion, Tyla and Usher each earned four.
As previously announced, Will Smith will be taking the 2024 BET Awards stage to debut a new original song. The ceremony will also feature performances from GloRilla, Ice Spice, Latto, Ms. Lauryn Hill &YG Marley, Muni Long, Sexyy Red, Shaboozey, Tyla, Victoria Monét and Tanner Adell.
If you’re hoping to catch all the BET Awards action live, you’ll need access to BET. Below, we’re outlining all the ways to watch the 2024 BET Awards live online.
Where to Watch the 2024 BET Awards Online: Sling
The best way to livestream BET is by signing up for Sling. Right now, the streamer is offering plans for as low as $20/month. In terms of the best streaming services, Sling is our favorite budget pick for watching one-time events online because it’s the cheapest live-TV streaming service and it’s easy to cancel your subscription.
Where to Watch the 2024 BET Awards Online: DirecTV Stream
Every DirecTV Stream package includes BET, so you can choose between a few different subscriptions to find one that best fits your needs. The Entertainment package is the cheapest option for watching the 2024 BET Awards online on DirecTV Stream, costing $79.99/month. There’s a five-day free trial, however, so you can watch the awards online for free if you cancel your subscription before the trial period ends. With no annual contract, this is a great option for watching the 2024 BET Awards online for free.
Where to Watch the 2024 BET Awards Online: Fubo TV
Fubo is another way to watch the 2024 BET Awards live online for free thanks to its seven-day free trial. Fubo’s Pro plan grants subscribers access to CBS in certain markets. For $79.99/month, you’ll also get access to over 175 other channels. More good news? You can cancel and change your subscription at any time, making Fubo an easy and low-commitment way for watching the 2024 BET Awards online for free.
Where to Watch the 2024 BET Awards Online: Hulu + Live TV
The Hulu + Live TV subscription is one of the more expensive options for watching this year’s BET Awards without cable, ringing in at $76.99/month with no free trial. With that being said, you get a lot of content with this bundle subscription. You gain access to the Hulu streaming library, CBS, ESPN+ and Disney+. This is a comprehensive subscription for addressing all your cord-cutter needs, not just for watching the awards.
When Are the 2024 BET Awards? Date, Start Time
The 2024 BET Awards will be televised on BET on Sunday, June 30 at 8 pm ET.
Who Is Hosting the 2024 BET Awards?
Actress Taraji P. Henson is returning as host for the 2024 BET Awards.
Who Is Performing at the 2024 BET Awards?
Megan Thee Stallion will be opening the ceremony. As previously mentioned, the evening will also feature performances from Will Smith, GloRilla, Ice Spice, Latto, Ms. Lauryn Hill &YG Marley, Muni Long, Sexyy Red, Shaboozey, Tyla, Victoria Monét and Tanner Adell and more.
Who Is Presenting at the 2024 BET Awards?
The 2024 BET Awards lineup also includes appearances from Andra Day, Colman Domingo, DC Young Fly, Devale Ellis, Jay Ellis, Jessica Betts, Ms. Pat, Niecy Nash-Betts, Saucy Santana and more.
Who Is Nominated at the 2024 BET Awards? List of Nominees
Below is a full list of the 2024 BET Award nominees.
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Chris Brown, 11:11
Gunna, A Gift & A Curse
21 Savage, American Dream
Usher, Coming Home
Drake, For All the Dogs (Scary Hours Edition)
Victoria Monét, Jaguar II
Killer Mike, Michael
Nicki Minaj, Pink Friday 2
BEST FEMALE R&B/POP ARTIST
Beyoncé
Coco Jones
Doja Cat
H.E.R.
Muni Long
SZA
Tyla
Victoria Monét
BEST MALE R&B/POP ARTIST
Brent Faiyaz
Bryson Tiller
Burna Boy
Chris Brown
Drake
Fridayy
October London
Usher
BEST GROUP
¥$, Ye, Ty Dolla $ign
2 Chainz & Lil Wayne
41
Blxst & Bino Rideaux
City Girls
Flo
Maverick City Music
Wanmor
BEST COLLABORATION
Lil Durk feat. J. Cole, “All My Life”
Beyoncé feat. Kendrick Lamar, “America Has a Problem (Remix)”
Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice (With Aqua), “Barbie World”
Cardi B feat. Megan Thee Stallion, “Bongos”
¥$, Ye, Ty Dolla $ign feat. Rich The Kid, Playboi Carti, “Carnival”
Lola Brooke feat. Latto & Yung Miami, “Don’t Play With It (Remix)”
Nicki Minaj feat. Lil Uzi Vert, “Everybody”
Usher, Summer Walker & 21 Savage, “Good Good”
Drake feat. Sexyy Red & SZA, “Rich Baby Daddy”
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
BEST NEW ARTIST
41
4Batz
Ayra Starr
Bossman Dlow
Fridayy
October London
Sexyy Red
Tyla
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Doja Cat, “Agora Hills”
Lil Durk feat J. Cole, “All My Life”
Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice (With Aqua), “Barbie World”
Cardi B feat. Megan Thee Stallion, “Bongos”
Drake feat. J. Cole, “First Person Shooter”
Usher, Summer Walker & 21 Savage, “Good Good”
Victoria Monét, “On My Mama”
Drake feat. Sexyy Red & SZA, “Rich Baby Daddy”
VIDEO DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
Benny Boom
Child.
Cole Bennett
Dave Meyers
Janelle Monáe & Alan Ferguson
Offset
Tems
Tyler, The Creator
DR. BOBBY JONES BEST GOSPEL/INSPIRATIONAL AWARD
Shirley Caesar, “Award All of the Glory”
Kirk Franklin, “All Things”
Halle Bailey, “Angel”
CeCe Winans, “Come Jesus Come”
Erica Campbell, Do You Believe in Love?”
Maverick City Music, Naomi Raine & Chandler Moore, “God Problems”
Tems, “Me & U”
Kirk Franklin, “Try Love”
VIEWER’S CHOICE AWARD
Doja Cat, “Agora Hills”
Lil Durk feat. J. Cole, “All My Life”
Gunna, “Fukumean”
Jack Harlow, “Lovin on Me”
Muni Long, “Made for Me”
Victoria Monét, “On My Mama”
Drake feat. Sexyy Red & SZA, “Rich Baby Daddy”
Chris Brown feat. Davido & Lojay, “Sensational”
Beyoncé, “Texas Hold ‘Em”
Tyla, “Water”
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 AWARD: BEST NEW INTERNATIONAL ACT
Bellah (UK)
Cristale (UK)
Duquesa (Brazil)
Holly G (France)
Jungeli (France)
Makhadzi (Africa)
Oruam (Brazil)
Seyi Vibez (Africa)
Tyler Icu (Africa)
BET HER
Beyoncé, “16 Carriages”
Nicki Minaj feat. Tasha Cobbs Leonard, “Blessings”
Ayra Starr, “Commas”
Flo feat. Missy Elliott, “Fly Girl”
Megan Thee Stallion, “Hiss”
Victoria Monét, “On My Mama”
SZA, “Saturn”
GloRilla, “Yeah Glo!”
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
A’ja Wilson
Angel Reese
Coco Gauff
Flau’jae Johnson
Juju Watkins
Naomi Osaka
Sha’carri Richardson
Simone Biles
SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR
Anthony Edwards
Gervonta Davis
Jalen Brunson
Jalen Hurts
Kyrie Irving
Lebron James
Patrick Mahomes
Stephen Curry
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