The 18th BET Awards were held at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California, on June 24, 2018. The ceremony celebrated achievements in entertainment and honors music, sports, television, and movies released between April 1, 2017, and March 31, 2018.[1]

2018 BET Awards
DateJune 24, 2018
LocationMicrosoft Theater, Los Angeles, California
Presented byBlack Entertainment Television
Hosted byJamie Foxx
Most awardsCardi B and Kendrick Lamar (2 each)
Most nominationsDJ Khaled and Kendrick Lamar (6 each)
Websitewww.bet.com/shows/bet-awards.html
Television/radio coverage
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On May 22, 2018, it was announced that the ceremony would be hosted by Jamie Foxx for the second time.[2] DJ Khaled and Kendrick Lamar were the most nominated act, with six nods.[3] SZA with four nominations was the most nominated female artist of the ceremony.[4]

Performers

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Artist(s) Song(s)
Main show
Jay Rock "Win"
J. Cole
Daniel Caesar
Wale
"Intro"
"Friends"
Migos "Walk It Talk It"
"Stir Fry"
Miguel "Come Through and Chill"
"Sky Walker"
SiR "War"
Nicki Minaj
YG
2 Chainz
Big Sean
"Chun-Li"
"Rich Sex"
"Big Bank"
H.E.R.
Daniel Caesar
"Focus"
"Best Part"
Marsha Ambrosius
Ledisi
Yolanda Adams
Tribute to Anita Baker
"Caught Up in the Rapture"
"Sweet Love"
"You Bring Me Joy"
Meek Mill
Miguel
"Stay Woke"
Ella Mai "Boo'd Up"
Janelle Monáe "Django Jane"
"I Like That"
Snoop Dogg "What's My Name (Who Am I?)"
"The Next Episode"
Snoop Dogg
Sly Pyper
Tye Tribbett
"Sunrise"
"You"

Presenters

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The first wave of presenters were announced on June 11, with the second wave announced on June 14.[5][6]

Nominations

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Winners highlighted in Bold[7]

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 Duo/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 Best International Act
Sportswoman of the Year Sportsman of the Year

Special awards

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  • Lifetime Achievement Award: Anita Baker
  • Humanitarian Award: Mamoudou Gassama (French)
  • Ultimate Icon Award: Debra L. Lee
  • Shine A Light Award: Brittnay Packnett

References

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  1. ^ Quackenbush, Casey. "Kendrick Lamar and Cardi B Win Big at the 2018 BET Awards". Time. Retrieved June 4, 2022.
  2. ^ Mitchell, Gail (May 22, 2018). "Jamie Foxx to Emcee the 2018 BET Awards". Billboard. Retrieved May 23, 2018.
  3. ^ "BET Networks Announces Official Nominees For The 'BET Awards' 2018" (Press release). New York, NY: Black Entertainment Television. May 16, 2018. Archived from the original on May 17, 2018. Retrieved May 23, 2018.Amatulli, Jenna (May 16, 2018). "The 2018 BET Awards Nominations Are Here And DJ Khaled Must Be Screaming". HuffPost. Retrieved May 23, 2018.
  4. ^ Dupre, Elyse (May 16, 2018). "2018 BET Awards Nominations: DJ Khaled and Kendrick Lamar Among Top Nominees". E!. Retrieved June 4, 2022.
  5. ^ Saponara, Michael (June 11, 2018). "T.I., Kevin Hart, LL Cool J, Bobby Brown & More Tapped to Present at 2018 BET Awards". Billboard. Retrieved June 4, 2022.
  6. ^ Kaplan, Ilana (June 25, 2018). "Everything you need to know about the 2018 BET Awards". The Independent. Retrieved June 4, 2022.
  7. ^ "Here Are All the Winners From the 2018 BET Awards". Billboard. June 25, 2018. Retrieved June 4, 2022.
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