As has become commonplace, the annual BET Awards provided many-a-notable moment courtesy of the host of music stars who took to the stage.

Now, after blazing performances from the likes of Latto, Tyla, Victoria Monet, Megan Thee Stallion, Ice Spice, GloRilla, Shaboozey, and many more, look inside to see who walked away with the night’s biggest stars – the coveted trophies!

The full 2024 winner’s list awaits inside: {updating}

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Kendrick Lamar re-cemented his seismic status with an epic Juneteenth celebration called ‘The Pop Out Ken & Friends.’

Housed at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, the Californian native showed up and showed out at what also served as his first show since his well-documented beef with Drake.

And oh did K.Dot seize the moment for what many see as a victory lap.

For, he performed ‘Not Like Us’ – his Billboard Hot 100 chart-topping Drake diss track  – five times in a row. Yes, FIVE!

Elsewhere on the night, Lamar was joined by special guests such as Dr. Dre, Steve Lacy, Tyler, the Creator, andTy Dolla $ign.

Watch the back-to-back ‘Not Like Us’ showing after the jump…

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Kanye West is drawing more side eyes for what he is calling himself.

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The BET Awards is back and set to blaze on Sunday, June 30.

As always, all eyes are on who’ll be up for nominations at Black entertainment’s biggest calendar night.

Well, wonder no more. For, the nominees list has been unveiled.

After achieving ample success with back-to-back releases, Drake leads with seven nominations. Nicki Minaj follows with a whopping six nods.

The likes of Victoria Monét, Beyonce, SZA, and Megan Thee Stallion all make their presence felt with multiple nominations apiece.

What are you waiting for? The full list of nominations is below…

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After making history with The Weeknd aboard their ‘We Don’t Trust You‘ single ‘Young Metro,’ rapper Future and producer extraordinaire Metro Boomin followed by tapping the Canadian hitmaker for the title track of the album’s follow-up ‘We Still Don’t Trust You.’

A fan favorite on the star-studded, April 12-released project (which features big names like J. Cole, Lil Baby, ASAP Rocky, Ty Dolla $ign, and others), the tune has peaked at #22 on the Hot 100 so far – marking the 68th and 50th top 40 hits for Future and The Weeknd respectively.

In a bid to help the song reach even higher heights on the hitlist, its performers have lifted the lid on a behind the scenes clip detailing the creation of its music video.

Hop inside to see the Hidji and Omar Jones-directed action.

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Tiwa Savage has unwrapped ‘Lost Time’ – the lead offering from ‘Water & Garri – The Soundtrack.’

As reported, the Afrobeats trailblazer has teamed up with Amazon’s Prime Video to lead new movie ‘Water & Garri’ – which also functions as her acting debut.

Set to premiere worldwide on May 10, the compelling audiovisual project sees Savage elevate in earnest as she flexes her creativity in earnest.

Produced by Khari ‘Needlz’ Cain (Bruno Mars, Drake, Cardi B) and Poo Bear (Justin Bieber, Ty Dolla $ign, Usher), the hypnotic cut sees the star blend Afro-Pop sonics with R&B to delicious effect.

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Kanye West is sounding off again – and this time fellow rappers Kendrick Lamar and Drake are among those in his firing line.

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Kanye West is looking to revive ‘New Body’ and he’s calling on notable names in the female Rap sphere to help him.

As reported, Nicki Minaj refused to clear her verse on the hotly anticipated song – which has been murmured about for years.

After waiting in earnest for the 2018 track to be serviced for release, the femcee officially rescinded her involvement in 2023 declaring “that train has left the station.”

Now, as West readies the release of ‘Vultures 2’ (his joint album with Ty Dolla $ign), he’s updated fans on his plans for the track. Plans that included Ice Spice.

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Sexyy Red‘s Summer Walker-assisted single, ‘I Might,’ might have been widely ignored at the time of its release earlier this month, but its follow – the March 15-dropped ‘Get It Sexyy‘ – is already proving itself just what the doctor ordered.

Buoyed by a sample of the 2009 Hurricane Chris hit ‘Halle Berry (She’s Fine),’ the Tay Keith-produced jam comes as the femcee’s dancefloor-ready self-affirmation.

“Slim thick, caramel skin / 5’5″, this bi-ch a ten (Yeah) / Hair done, bills paid / Catch me slidin’ in a Benz (Vyoom) / I ain’t lookin’ for no man,” she raps on the chorus.

The tune shot to #1 on the USA’s real-time Apple Music charts just hours after its release, besting the performance of current megahits like GloRilla‘s ‘Yeah Glo,’ Beyonce‘s ‘Texas Hold ‘Em,’ Ariana Grande‘s ‘We Can’t Be Friends,’ Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign‘s ‘Carnival,’ and more.

After one listen, you’ll see why.

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Ariana Grande has hit the highest note on the Billboard 200 with new studio album, ‘eternal sunshine.’

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Kanye West continues his cavalier relationship with release dates.

Because, despite announcing a March 8 drop for ‘Vultures 2,’ the day came and went without the project landing.

Still, Ye is keeping the machine in motion for the set – which is a collaborative effort with Ty Dolla $ign.

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With a nine-year wait separating them from his last LP, 2014’s ‘Everything is 4,’ fans of Pop sensation Jason Derulo‘s apparently couldn’t wait to get their hands on his new album – the February 16-released ‘Nu King.’

A 27-track affair, the new project is loaded with big names like Meghan Trainor, NBA YoungBoy, Nicki Minaj, Gucci Mane, Ty Dolla $ign, Michael Buble, and more.

Peruse of the Billboard charts and the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) logs proved those superstars’ powers combined were just what the doctor ordered.

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