LOS ANGELES (AP) 鈥� The is bringing major star power 鈥� including , , and 鈥� to celebrate its 25th anniversary on Monday.
Lamar leads the pack with 10 nominations, including album of the year for his critically acclaimed project 鈥淕NX.鈥� His ubiquitous diss track 鈥淣ot Like Us,鈥� emanating from the Drake feud, received nominations for video of the year and viewer鈥檚 choice award.
The awards will air live on June 9 from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles at 8 p.m. Eastern.
The rap megastar made waves with his Grammy triumph, winning song and record of the year for 鈥淣ot Like Us.鈥� He followed up with a becoming the first solo hip-hop performer to headline the coveted slot. He is currently on the .
Carey, Foxx, Snoop Dogg and Kirk Franklin will receive the Ultimate Icon Award, which selected due to their impact on entertainment as well as their community impact and advocacy.
Who else is nominated?
Doechii, Drake, Future and tied for the second-most nominations with six. Metro Boomin pulled in five nods, while SZA and each scored four.
Who are the show鈥檚 performers?
Rap icon Lil Wayne, rapper and singer Teyana Taylor will hit the BET Awards stage.
The lineup of performers also includes rapper Playboi Carti and singer Leon Thomas.
Who will host the show?
is expected to bring the funny as host.
The comedian-actor, who hosted the BET Awards in 2011, called this year鈥檚 ceremony a 鈥渂lack-tie affair.鈥�
鈥淚t鈥檚 a chance to reflect, cherish and honor life鈥檚 unforgettable moments,鈥� Hart said in a statement. He has a history with the network, hosting 鈥淐omic View: One Night Stand鈥� in 2008. He was an executive producer and one of the stars of 鈥淩eal Husbands of Hollywood鈥� and launched adult animated comedy 鈥淟il Kev鈥� on BET+.
Will there be any tributes?
The BET Awards will offer tributes to former popular hosts and performances, including the network鈥檚 鈥�
"鈥�106 & Park鈥� was more than just a music countdown show; it was the heartbeat of Black youth culture and one of the highest-rated BET programs for over a decade,鈥� said Scott Mills, BET鈥檚 president and CEO. The weekday show launched in 2000 and lasted for more than a decade.
The show thrived with a video countdown, interviews and performances.
The show will reunite past hosts A.J. Calloway, Free, Julissa Bermudez, Keshia Chant茅, Rocsi Diaz and Terrence J. The tribute will feature performers such as Bow Wow, Amerie, B2K, Jim Jones, Mya, T.I. and Mr. 106 & Park.
It is not yet known whether Carey, Snoop, Foxx and Franklin will receive individual tributes during the ceremony.
Are there any other standout nominees?
There鈥檚 a competitive list of top-notch actors looking to take home the top award in their category.
For best actor, the category includes: , Aldis Hodge, Anthony Mackie, Colman Domingo, Denzel Washington, Jamie Foxx, Joey Bada$$, Kevin Hart, Sterling K. Brown and Will Smith.
For best actress, the nominees include: Andra Day, Angela Bassett, Coco Jones, Cynthia Erivo, Keke Palmer, Kerry Washington, Quinta Brunson, Viola Davis and Zendaya.
Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Simone Biles, Angel Reese and Jalen Hurts are among the sports stars competing for awards.
Jonathan Landrum Jr., The Associated Press
