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BET Awards 2023
2023 American television program From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The 23rd BET Awards took place on June 25, 2023, to celebrate achievements in entertainment and honors music, sports, television, and movies.[1] It was held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California, and had no host due to the WGA Strike.
The nominations were announced on June 8.[2] Canadian rapper Drake received the most nominations with seven, followed by GloRilla with six, 21 Savage and Lizzo with five each, and Beyoncé, Burna Boy, Chris Brown, Ice Spice, and SZA, all with four.[3][4] The Viewer's Choice Award category also returned after not being presented the year prior. The performers were announced on June 15.[5] On June 23, it was announced that rapper Busta Rhymes would receive of the Lifetime Achievement Award,[6] and Patti LaBelle performed a tribute to Tina Turner.[7] The show received mixed reviews; with some praising the performances but criticizing the choice of winners.
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The list of performers was announced on June 15, 2023.[8]
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In Memoriam
- Franco Harris
- Jesse Powers
- David A. Arnold
- Bernard Shaw
- Lamont Dozier
- Roger E. Mosley
- Bill Russell
- Koko Da Doll
- Otis Redding III
- Willis Reed
- Bobby Caldwell
- Ahmad Jamal
- Brandon Smiley
- Gordy Harmon
- Fred White
- Wayne Shorter
- Clay Evans Jr.
- Big Pokey
- Lance Reddick
- Gangsta Boo
- Harry Belafonte
- Tina Turner
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