Bow Wow has taken to social media to reveal that he'll be this year's House of BET host. "Yo it’s official! @bet is bringing the House of BET to LA in celebration of the BET Awards 2023 & you already know who they gave the keys to... ME,” he wrote on Twitter. “I'm your official host for the entire weekend!" he also adds, "Mr. 106&Park. We’re bringing back 106&Park Live, Rap City Karaoke, Rip the Runway, some lit parties and more. Hit the link to RSVP and pull up on me!!”
House of BET will take place in Los Angeles ahead of the 2023 BET Awards. It's scheduled for June 22-25 and will also feature programming by Watch Jazzy. BET calls the event "A curated brand experience celebrating the Black experience, BET IP, and the Black community."
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The 2023 BET Awards ceremony is scheduled to air on Sunday, June 25 at 8 p.m. ET. Lil Uzi Vert, GloRilla, and more are also set to perform at the event. Drake has the most nominations this year, for Album Of The Year, Best Male R&B/Pop Artist, Best Male Hip Hop Artist, and more. GloRilla comes in a close second place with six, also for Album Of The Year, as well as Best Female Hip Hop Artist, Best New Artist, and more. The awards ceremony will also act as a celebration of hip hop's 50th anniversary.
EVP of BET Connie Orlando says, "We have an incredible lineup of performers who will take us on a musical journey, covering Hip-Hop spanning every decade, style, and region.” “From music to dance and fashion, we are digging through every crate as we celebrate 50 years of Hip-Hop and its diversity, evolution, and global impact.” Orlando also adds, “This wall-to-wall party will reverberate with the amazing energy and passion these artists bring to the stage and the culture. Prepare for an unforgettable night of reunions and surprises as we celebrate Hip-Hop’s rich history, enduring legacy, and promising future.”