2023 BET Awards: A Night of Celebration and Black Excellence
The 2023 BET Awards took place on Sunday, June 25, 2023, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California. The show was hosted by Taraji P. Henson and featured performances by some of the biggest names in music, including Lizzo, Lil Wayne, and Chris Brown.
The BET Awards are an annual awards show that celebrates the best in Black music, entertainment, and culture. The show is produced by BET and is one of the most-watched award shows in the United States.
This year’s BET Awards were a night of celebration and Black excellence. Lizzo took home the most awards with four wins, including Best Female R&B/Pop Artist, Best Female Hip-Hop Artist, and Video of the Year for “About Damn Time.” Other big winners included Chris Brown, who won Best Male R&B/Pop Artist and Best Male Hip-Hop Artist, and Lil Wayne, who won Best Hip-Hop Album for “Funeral.”
The show also featured a number of memorable performances. Lizzo opened the show with a medley of her hits, including “About Damn Time” and “Rumors.” Lil Wayne performed his new single, “I Feel Like God,” and Chris Brown brought the house down with a medley of his classic hits.
In addition to the performances, the BET Awards also featured a number of tributes. The show honored the late rapper DMX with a performance by Swizz Beatz and a video tribute. The show also honored the 50th anniversary of hip-hop with a performance by LL Cool J and a video tribute.
The 2023 BET Awards were a night to remember. The show was a celebration of Black excellence and a showcase for some of the biggest names in music. It was a night that will be talked about for years to come.
Here are some of the other notable winners from the 2023 BET Awards:
- Best New Artist: TemsOpens in a new windowBETTems BET Awards 2023
- Best Collaboration: “Way 2 Sexy” by Drake, Future, and Young ThugOpens in a new windowThe Hollywood ReporterDrake BET Awards 2023
- Best Movie: “King Richard”Opens in a new windowIMP AwardsKing Richard (2021) movie poster
- Best TV Series: “Insecure”Opens in a new windowTV FanaticInsecure (2016–2021) TV show poster
- Best Actor: Will SmithOpens in a new windowDeadlineWill Smith BET Awards 2023
- Best Actress: ZendayaOpens in a new windowEntertainment TonightZendaya BET Awards 2023
Highlights of the 2023 BET Awards:
- Lizzo’s opening performance was a show-stopper. She performed a medley of her hits, including “About Damn Time” and “Rumors.” She was joined by a troupe of dancers, and the performance was full of energy and excitement.Opens in a new windowPeopleLizzo BET Awards 2023
- Lil Wayne’s performance of his new single, “I Feel Like God,” was also a highlight. The song is a powerful anthem, and Lil Wayne’s performance was full of charisma and swagger.Opens in a new windowEbony MagazineLil Wayne BET Awards 2023
- Chris Brown’s medley of his classic hits was a crowd-pleaser. He performed songs like “Run It!”, “No Guidance”, and “Loyal”. The audience was on their feet, and Brown’s performance was a reminder of why he is one of the biggest stars in music.Opens in a new windowThat Grape JuiceChris Brown BET Awards 2023
- The tribute to DMX was a moving and emotional moment. Swizz Beatz performed a medley of DMX’s hits, and a video tribute was shown. The tribute was a fitting tribute to one of the most influential rappers of all time.Opens in a new windowOkayAfricaSwizz Beatz BET Awards 2023
- The tribute to the 50th anniversary of hip-hop was another highlight. LL Cool J performed a medley of classic hip-hop songs, and a video tribute was shown. The tribute was a celebration of the history and legacy of hip-hop.Opens in a new windowLos Angeles TimesLL Cool J BET Awards 2023
The 2023 BET Awards were a night to remember. The show was a celebration of Black excellence and a showcase for some of the biggest names in music. It was a night that will be talked about for years to come.
