Here's The Stacked Lineup Of BET Awards 2023 Performers

BYGabriel Bras NevaresPublished on June 15, 20232.7K Views

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Hip-hop turns 50 this year, and the awards show is bringing every era together for a massive celebration.

If there was ever a year to tune into the BET Awards, it's certainly this one. Moreover, just in case if you're a reader stumbling onto a hip-hop website, the genre turns 50 years old in 2023, and the awards ceremony is doing a lot to celebrate. Specifically to honor this anniversary and massive milestone, the media organization is bringing together all eras of the genre to celebrate. If you're looking to tune in, the show will take place on Sunday, June 25 at 8pm eastern time. Furthermore, there's something for every generation of rap fan at this event.

Let's break it down, shall we? From the early years (or Golden Era, as it's affectionately called), we have many pioneers. Big Daddy Kane, Kid 'N Play, MC Lyte, The Sugarhill Gang, Uncle Luke, Warren G, 69 Boyz, and Yo-Yo will appear. Going deeper into the '90s and 2000s, stars include Fat Joe, Remy Ma, Master P, Trick Daddy, Trina, DJ Unk, the Ying Yang Twins, E-40, Soulja Boy, the Fast Life Yungstaz (F.L.Y.), and Ja Rule. Finally, there are a few more modern names, namely Chief Keef and Tyga, as part of the 50th anniversary event. If that seems low, it's because there are more contemporary stars performing already to add to the celebration. In fact, these represent some of this year's nominees.

2023 BET Awards Performers Revealed

Lil Uzi Vert, GloRilla, Coco Jones, and Doechii will also perform at the BET Awards this year. They received nominations in the fields of Best New Artist, Album of the Year, Best Female R&B/Pop Artist, Best Female Hip-Hop Artist, and more. Overall, it should not only be a star-studded affair, but a unique and special recognition of all that these genres have given us, specifically hip-hop.

Meanwhile, this celebration will stack up against other tributes to hip-hop turning 50 years old. The one that likely pops up in your mind is the 2023 Grammys celebration hosted by LL Cool J, Black Thought, and Questlove that brought a lot of stars of every era to the forefront of the ceremony. Given how much people loved that, we can't wait to see what the 2023 BET Awards have in store for audiences. For more news and the latest updates on the show, keep checking in with HNHH.

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About The Author

Gabriel Bras Nevares

Gabriel Bras Nevares is a music and pop culture news writer for HotNewHipHop. He started in 2022 as a weekend writer and, since joining the team full-time, has developed a strong knowledge in hip-hop news and releases. Whether it’s regular coverage or occasional interviews and album reviews, he continues to search for the most relevant news for his audience and find the best new releases in the genre. What excites him the most is finding pop culture stories of interest, as well as a deeper passion for the art form of hip-hop and its contemporary output. Specifically, Gabriel enjoys the fringes of rap music: the experimental, boundary-pushing, and raw alternatives to the mainstream sound. As a proud native of San Juan, Puerto Rico, he also stays up-to-date with the archipelago’s local scene and its biggest musical exponents in reggaetón, salsa, indie, and beyond. Before working at HotNewHipHop, Gabriel produced multiple short documentaries, artist interviews, venue spotlights, and audio podcasts on a variety of genres and musical figures. Hardcore punk and Go-go music defined much of his coverage during his time at the George Washington University in D.C. His favorite hip-hop artists working today are Tyler, The Creator, Boldy James, JPEGMAFIA, and Earl Sweatshirt.