2019 BET Award Performances: DJ Khaled, Cardi B, Migos, Lil Nas X, & More

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Regina Hall
The ceremony will take place in L.A. on June 23.

We're just weeks away from the 2019 BET AWards and the network has revealed which artists will be performing at the ceremony. Actress Regina Hall will host the June 23 event and musical guests will reportedly include DJ Khaled (and possibly surprise guests), Cardi B, Migos, Lizzo, Lil Baby, City Girls' Yung Miami, Mustard, H.E.R., Kiana Ledé, and Lucky Day. Also taking to the stage will be Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus who will undoubtedly give another performance of their international hit, "Old Town Road (Remix)."

There will be dozens of presenters at the award ceremony, but the first group announced by the network include Taraji P. Henson, Lena Waithe, Morris Chestnut, Yara Shahidi, and Marsai Martin. The nominations were revealed weeks ago, and leading the pack is Cardi B with seven nods including Best Female Hip-Hop Artist, two placements for Video of the Year, the Viewer's Choice Award, and Album of the Year.

Drake is the second most nominated artist of the night with five nods including Best Male Hip-Hop Artist, two placements in the Viewer's Choice Awards category, and Video of the Year. You can take a look at all the artists nominated here. Are you looking forward to seeing any of the performances? What artist would you have liked to see perform at the show?

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.