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In his first main solo efficiency because the slap heard around the world, Will Smith will carry out a brand new, authentic track on the BET Awards, which can air reside on the community Sunday, June 30 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
No additional particulars about Smith’s efficiency had been introduced, though sources say he’s engaged on a brand new album. The looks follows his cameo with Colombia star J Balvin on the Coachella pageant in April, which noticed him wearing full “Males in Black” costume for Balvin’s UFO-themed efficiency.
Taraji P. Henson will return to host the awards, and Grammy-winning singer Usher shall be honored with the Lifetime Achievement BET Award on the occasion. Different performers embrace Ice Spice, Sexyy Purple, Latto, Lauryn Hill & YG Marley, Tyla, GloRilla, Muni Lengthy, Shaboozey and Victoria Monét, with Tanner Adell acting on the BET Amplified stage. Cardi B, Davido, Gunna, the Roots, Widespread, Queen Latifah and the Jungle Brothers are additionally set to look. Drake leads BET Awards nominees with seven nods.
“From his begin as a rapper to “The Contemporary Prince” to being a field workplace king as one of many Unhealthy Boys, Will Smith is actually a worldwide icon, and we’re honored to welcome him again to grace the BET Awards stage,” mentioned Connie Orlando, EVP Specials, Music Programming & Music Technique at BET. “We stay up for Will including to yet one more defining evening for the tradition that isn’t to be missed.”
Orlando will oversee and government produce the present for BET with Jamal Noisette, SVP of tentpoles & music neighborhood engagement. Jesse Collins Leisure is the manufacturing firm for the present, with Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon, and Jeannae Rouzan-Clay additionally serving as government producers.