BET Awards 2023
The 23rd BET Awards took place on June 25, 2023, to celebrate achievements in entertainment and honors music, sports, television, and movies. It was held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California.
| 2023 BET Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | June 25, 2023 |
| Location | Peacock Theater, Los Angeles, California |
| Presented by | Black Entertainment Television |
| Most awards | Beyoncé and SZA (3 each) |
| Most nominations | Drake (7) |
| Website | www |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | BET |
The nominations were announced on June 8. Canadian rapper Drake received the most nominations with seven, followed by GloRilla with six, 21 Savage and Lizzo with five each, and Beyoncé, Burna Boy, Chris Brown, Ice Spice, and SZA, all with four. The Viewer's Choice Award category also returned after not being presented the year prior. The first wave of performers was announced on June 15. On June 23, it was announced that rapper Busta Rhymes would be the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award, and Patti LaBelle will perform a tribute to the late Tina Turner. The award show received mixed reviews; with some praising the performances but criticizing the choice of winners.