Taraji P. Henson will host the 2024 BET Awards

Taraji P. Henson will host the 2024 BET Awards live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. She previously hosted the show in 2021 and 2022. The Oscar-nominated actress (for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button) is one of only two artists to host the show three times (the other being Mo'Nique, who won an Academy Award for Precious). The 2024 BET Awards will air live on the East Coast on Sunday, June 30, on BET at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

“Taraji is a phenomenon, known for her vibrant personality and charisma, and we're thrilled to welcome her back to host Culture's biggest night, [the] BET Awards, the ultimate celebration of Black creativity,” Connie Orlando, BET's EVP special promotions, music programming and music strategy, said in a statement.

Previously announced performers include GloRilla, Latto, Muni Long, Sexyy Red, Shaboozey and Victoria Monét. Sexyy Red, GloRilla and Long all have hits that climb the top 20 Advertising signthe current Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Sexyy Red's “Get It Sexyy” jumps from No. 9 to No. 7, “Yeah Glo!” by GloRilla! jumps from No. 11 to No. 8 and Long's “Made for Me” jumps from No. 25 to No. 17.

Shaboozey's “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” is at No.2 Advertising signHot Country Songs chart after three weeks at No. 1.

If these artists perform these hits at the show, it could not only boost the hits, but also the records' Grammy chances, because the audience will likely include Grammy voters who are starting to think about their Grammy picks. (The Grammys' online entry period runs from July 17 to Aug. 31.) Long's “Made for Me” has the refined R&B charm of Monét's “On My Mama,” which was nominated for record of the year at the ceremony Grammy which was held on February 4th.

Usher is set to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at this year's BET Awards. He also has four nominations.

Drake leads the 2024 BET Awards nominations with seven nods, followed by Nicki Minaj with six. J. Cole, Sexyy Red, SZA, Monét and Beyoncé with five each. and 21 Savage, Doja Cat, Megan Thee Stallion, Tyla and Usher, with four each.

Voting for the 2024 Viewers' Choice Award opens on Thursday 6 June and closes on 30 June. Nominees in this category are “Agora Hills” by Doja Cat, “All My Life” by Lil Durk (featuring J. Cole), “Fukumean” by Gunna, “Fukumean” by Jack Harlow The Lovin on Me', Long's 'Made for Me', Monét's 'On My Mama', Drake's 'Rich Baby Daddy' (feat. Sexyy Red & SZA), Chris Brown's 'Sensational' (feat. Davido & Lojay), Beyoncé's 'Texas Hold'Em' and Tyla's 'Water'.

Orlando will oversee and executive produce the annual show. Jamal Noisette, SVP, tentpoles and music community engagement, will co-executive produce for BET. Jesse Collins Entertainment is the series production company, with Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon and Jeannae Rouzan-Clay also serving as executive producers.