The 20th BET Awards took place on June 28, 2020. The ceremony celebrates achievements in entertainment and honors music, sports, television, and movies. They also honored the many African-American people killed from police brutality and racial injustice in the United States. It was held virtually due to the effects of the COVID-19 lockdowns,[1][2] and for the first time, was simulcast on broadcast television on the CBS Television Network, negating the need for a "roadblock" simulcast across all of the cable networks of ViacomCBS.[3] The ceremony marks the award show's 20th year on air and the 40th anniversary of Black Entertainment Television,[4] as well as the first-ever virtual ceremony in its history.[2]

2020 BET Awards
DateJune 28, 2020
LocationMicrosoft Theater,
Los Angeles, California
Presented byBlack Entertainment Television
Hosted byAmanda Seales
Most awardsBeyoncé
Chris Brown
Roddy Ricch and
Megan Thee Stallion
(2 each)
Most nominationsDrake (6)
Websitewww.bet.com/shows/bet-awards.html
Television/radio coverage
Network
Directed byGlenn Weiss
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The nominees were announced on June 15, 2020. Drake received the most nominations with 6, ahead of Roddy Ricch and Megan Thee Stallion, who tied with five nominations each.[5] It was also announced that same day that the ceremony will be hosted by actor and comedian Amanda Seales.[6] Beyoncé was presented with the Humanitarian Award by Michelle Obama.[7]

Performers

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Artist(s) Song(s)
Main show
Keedron Bryant
Public Enemy
Nas
Black Thought
Questlove
Rapsody
YG
"I Just Wanna Live"
"Fight the Power"
Roddy Ricch "High Fashion"
"The Box"
John Legend "Never Break"
Masego "Queen Tings"
D Smoke
SiR
"Let Go"
"Black Habits"
Megan Thee Stallion "Girls in the Hood"
"Savage Remix"
DaBaby
Roddy Ricch
"Rockstar"
Jennifer Hudson "To Be Young, Gifted and Black"
Anderson .Paak
Jay Rock
"Lockdown"
Lonr. "Make the Most"
Wayne Brady Tribute to Little Richard
"Lucille"
"Good Golly, Miss Molly"
"Tutti Frutti"
Lil Wayne Tribute to Kobe Bryant

"Kobe Bryant"

Alicia Keys "Perfect Way to Die"
Chloe x Halle "Forgive Me"
"Do It"
Summer Walker
Usher
"Session 32"
"Come Thru"
"You Make Me Wanna..."
Jonathan McReynolds
Kane Brown
"People"
"Worldwide Beautiful"
Kierra Sheard
Karen Clark Sheard
"Something Has to Break"

Winners and nominees

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Album of the Year Video of the Year
Coca-Cola Viewers' Choice Award Best Collaboration
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
Best Female Hip Hop Artist Best Male Hip Hop Artist
Best Group Best New Artist
Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award BET Her Award
Video Director of the Year Best Movie
Best Actress Best Actor
YoungStars Award Sportswoman of the Year
Sportsman of the Year Best International Act
Best New International Act

Notes

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Special Awards

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Humanitarian Award: Beyoncé

Shine A Light Award: Honoree Recipients: DJ D-Nice (Club Quarantine), Swizz Beatz & Timbaland (Verzuz TV)[9]

References

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  1. ^ Drysdale, Jennifer (May 20, 2020). "2020 BET Awards Will Go Virtual With June Broadcast". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "BET Awards Switches To Virtual Format For 2020 Ceremony". Vibe. May 20, 2020. Retrieved June 15, 2020.[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ "CBS announces it will simulcast the BET Awards; here are all the nominees". WTSP. June 15, 2020. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
  4. ^ "BET Awards Will Celebrate 20th Anniversary Virtually (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. May 20, 2020. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
  5. ^ "2020 BET Awards Exclusive: Drake, Megan Thee Stallion and Roddy Ricch Lead Nominees Slate, CBS Airing Show for First Time". Billboard. 2020-06-15. Retrieved 2020-06-15.
  6. ^ "BET Awards". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2020-06-15.
  7. ^ Spanos, Brittany (2020-06-29). "Beyoncé at BET Awards: 'Continue to Change and Dismantle a Racist and Unequal System'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2021-06-06.
  8. ^ "Beyoncé's daughter Blue Ivy, 8, makes history with BET Awards win". TODAY.com. Retrieved 2020-06-29.
  9. ^ "BET Awards Highlight: BET Awards 2020 Shine a Light Award Honorees". BET.com. Retrieved 2020-06-29.
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