Lil Nas X Bashes BET Awards After Receiving ‘Outstanding Zero Nominations’
This was the second year the awards show snubbed the “Montero” artist.
This was the second year the awards show snubbed the “Montero” artist.
The awards will air live on Sunday, June 26 from Los Angeles on BET at 8 pm ET/ PT.
Mary J. Blige received the Billboard Icon Award for musical excellence.
The awards will air live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
The awards recognize artists who’ve made major contributions to Black culture and music.
“That may have been one of the greatest moments of my career just now,” Smith said.
Additional performers include Chloe Bailey, Mali Music, Pastor Mike Jr., and Regina Belle.
The nominations were announced on Tuesday, February 8.
OWN revived the series after it was canceled by CBS in May 2021.
The group that hands out the Globes has been dogged by controversy.