LOS ANGELES (AP) 鈥� extends his dominant musical reign, entering next month's as the leading nominee.
The rap megastar earned 10 nominations Thursday, including an album of the year for his highly-acclaimed project 鈥淕NX,鈥� the network announced. His ubiquitous diss track 鈥淣ot Like Us,鈥� emanating from the Drake feud, received nominations for video of the year and viewer's choice award.
Lamar made waves with his Grammy triumph, winning song and record of the year for 鈥淣ot Like Us.鈥� He followed up with a becoming the first solo hip-hop performer to headline the coveted slot. He is currently on the .
Doechii, Drake, Future and tied for the second-most nominations with six. Metro Boomin pulled in five nods, while SZA and each scored four.
Who will host the show?
is expected to bring the funny as host of the awards show, celebrating its 25th anniversary.
The comedian-actor, who hosted the BET Awards in 2011, called this year's ceremony a 鈥渂lack-tie affair.鈥�
鈥淚t鈥檚 a chance to reflect, cherish and honor life鈥檚 unforgettable moments,鈥� Hart said in a statement. He has a history with the network, hosting 鈥淐omic View: One Night Stand鈥� in 2008. He was an executive producer and one of the stars of 鈥淩eal Husbands of Hollywood鈥� and launched adult animated comedy 鈥淟il Kev鈥� on BET+.
Will there be any tributes?
The BET Awards will offer tributes to former popular hosts and performances, including the network鈥檚 鈥�
"'106 & Park' was more than just a music countdown show; it was the heartbeat of Black youth culture and one of the highest-rated BET programs for over a decade,鈥� said Scott Mills, BET's president and CEO. The weekday show launched in 2000 and lasted for more than a decade.
The show thrived with a video countdown, interviews and performances.
鈥淔rom Freestyle Friday to unforgettable live performances, it launched careers, influenced fashion, and became a platform where voices, style, and sound converged,鈥� Mills said. "'106 & Park' both celebrated and fueled many of the most important musical and culture evolutions that occurred during its two-and-a-half-decade tenure.鈥�
The show will reunite past hosts A.J. Calloway, Free, Julissa Bermudez, Keshia Chant茅, Rocsi Diaz and Terrence J. The tribute will feature performers such as Bow Wow, Amerie, B2K, Jim Jones, Mya, T.I. and Mr. 106 & Park.
When will the awards take place?
The awards will air live on June 9 from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles at 8 p.m. EDT.
Are there any other standout nominees?
There's a competitive list of top-notch actors looking to take home the top award in their category.
For best actor, the category includes: , Aldis Hodge, Anthony Mackie, Colman Domingo, Denzel Washington, Jamie Foxx, Joey Bada$$, Kevin Hart, Sterling K. Brown and Will Smith.
For best actress, the nominees include: Andra Day, Angela Bassett, Coco Jones, Cynthia Erivo, Keke Palmer, Kerry Washington, Quinta Brunson, Viola Davis and Zendaya.
Stephen Curry, Lebron James, Simone Biles, Angel Reese and Jalen Hurts are among the sports stars competing for awards.
Jonathan Landrum Jr., The Associated Press
