Nyligen presenterades de nominerade till årets BET Awards 2023, där Drake och GloRilla har störst chanser att ta hem priser. Nu presenteras även att Coco Jones, GloRilla, Doechii och Lil Uzi Vert ska uppträda live under galan.

Dessutom blir det ett livesegment där hiphopkulturens 50-årsjubileum uppmärksammas. Connie Orlando, BET EVP, Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy, säger i ett uttalande:

“We have an incredible lineup of performers who will take us on a musical journey, covering Hip Hop spanning every decade, style, and region. From music to dance and fashion, we are digging through every crate as we celebrate 50 years of Hip Hop and its diversity, evolution, and global impact. This wall-to-wall party will reverberate with the amazing energy and passion these artists bring to the stage and the culture. Prepare for an unforgettable night of reunions and surprises as we celebrate Hip Hop’s rich history, enduring legacy, and promising future.”  

Artisterna som ska göra ett särskilt “Hip Hop 50”-uppträdande är:

Big Daddy Kane, Fat Joe, Ja Rule, Kid ‘N Play, MC Lyte, Master P, Remy Ma, Soulja Boy, The Sugarhill Gang, Trick Daddy, Trina, Tyga, Uncle Luke, Warren G, Ying Yang Twins, Yo-Yo, Chief Keef, 69 Boyz, DJ Unk, E-40 och Fast Life Yungstaz & Easton (F.L.Y.)

BET Awards 2023 sänds på amerikansk Tv den 25 juni 2023.