“From music to fashion, art, and entertainment, we are honored to have always provided a platform for Hip Hop to thrive,” Connie continued. “For five decades, Hip Hop has not only influenced American culture but has become a global phenomenon and one of the most influential musical genres of our lifetime,” Connie Orlando, EVP Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy at BET said in a statement. The show is set to air live on Sunday, June 25 from Los Angeles and will celebrate a huge milestone: the 50th anniversary of hip hop.
The 2023 BET Awards is gearing up to be an epic show with a strong lineup of hip-hop and rap icons as well as some new voices making their debut. No host has been announced, but there is a strong lineup of performers for the show.The 2023 BET Awards will celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip hop.Image Credit: Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/Shutterstock