| 2019 BET Awards | ||||
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| Date | June 23, 2019 (2019-06-23) | |||
| Location | Microsoft Theater, Los Angeles,California | |||
| Presented by | Black Entertainment Television | |||
| Hosted by | Regina Hall | |||
| Most awards | Cardi B (2) | |||
| Most nominations | Cardi B (7) | |||
| Website | http://www.bet.com/shows/bet-awards.html | |||
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| Directed by | Glenn Weiss | |||
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The19thBET Awards were held on June 23, 2019 atMicrosoft Theater inLos Angeles,California. The ceremony celebrated achievements in entertainment and honors music, sports, television, and movies.Cardi B received the most nominations with seven, and won the most awards with two, including forAlbum of the Year.[1][2]
On May 29, 2019, it was announced that the ceremony would be hosted for the first time by actressRegina Hall.[3][4] On June 13, 2019, it was announced that special awards would be presented toMary J. Blige, who received the 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award;[5]Tyler Perry, who was given the Ultimate Icon Award;[6] andNipsey Hussle, who was posthumously honored with the Humanitarian Award.[7]
| Artist(s) | Song(s) |
|---|---|
| Main show | |
| Cardi B andOffset | "Clout" "Press" |
| DaBaby | "Suge" |
| Fantasia | "Enough" |
| Lucky Daye | "Roll Some Mo" |
| Lizzo | "Truth Hurts" |
| Lil Nas X Billy Ray Cyrus | "Old Town Road" |
| City Girls | "Act Up" |
| Lil Baby | "Close Friends" "Pure Cocaine" |
| H.E.R. YBN Cordae | "Lord Is Coming" |
| Mustard Migos | "Pure Water" |
| Mary J. Blige | Medley
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| DJ Khaled Meek Mill Lil Baby Jeremih | "Weather the Storm" "You Stay" |
| Kiana Ledé | "Ex" |
| Kirk Franklin Jonathan McReynolds Erica Campbell Kelly Price | "Love Theory" |
| Marsha Ambrosius YG DJ Khaled John Legend | Tribute toNipsey Hussle "Real Big" "Last Time That I'd Checc'd" "Higher" |
The first wave was announced on June 3, 2019.[8][9][10]
Winners highlighted inBold.
Lifetime Achievement Award:Mary J. Blige
Humanitarian Award:Nipsey Hussle
Ultimate Icon Award:Tyler Perry
Bruno Mars became the first person to win Best Male R&B/Pop Artist three years in a row.Migos became the first group or duo to win Best Group three years in a row.Serena Williams won Sportswoman of the Year for the 12th time; the sixth year in a row.Beyoncé won Best Female R&B/Pop Artist for the 10th time; the sixth year in a row.[11]