LOS ANGELES (AP) 鈥� will make history as the youngest host of the on Sunday, where and will be honored along with stars such as Cardi B, Doechii and Queen Latifah who are expected to take the stage.
Druski will surpass who previously held the distinction as the BET Award鈥檚 youngest host when he emceed in 2011.
The 31-year-old comedian and digital creator will host the ceremony live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles at 8 p.m. EDT.
Who is nominated?
leads this year鈥檚 BET Awards with six nominations, while and Mariah the Scientist earned five nods each. Doechii, Doja Cat, Clipse, Teyana Taylor, Olivia Dean and Latto follow with four nominations apiece.
The album of the year race includes Cardi B鈥檚 鈥淎m I the Drama?,鈥� Clipse鈥檚 鈥淟et God Sort Em Out,鈥� J. Cole鈥檚 鈥淭he Fall-Off,鈥� Leon Thomas鈥� 鈥淢utt Deluxe: Heel,鈥� Mariah the Scientist鈥檚 鈥淗earts Sold Separately,鈥� Tyler, the Creator鈥檚 鈥淒on鈥檛 Tap the Glass,鈥� Bruno Mars鈥� 鈥淭he Romantic,鈥� and Wale鈥檚 鈥渆verything is a lot.鈥�
Several of the year鈥檚 biggest hits are also in contention for song of the year, including Kendrick Lamar and SZA鈥檚 鈥淟uther,鈥� Leon Thomas鈥� 鈥淢utt,鈥� Doechii鈥檚 鈥淒enial Is a River,鈥� and Mariah the Scientist鈥檚 鈥淏urning Blue.鈥�
Who are the show鈥檚 performers?
The first wave of performers includes Cardi B, Common, Doechii, Don Toliver, French Montana, Jill Scott, Kehlani, Queen Latifah, Rick Ross, Tems, T.I. and The War And Treaty.
Hip-hop pioneer MC Lyte returns as the show鈥檚 announcer.
Who will host the show?
Druski is expected to bring his improvisational style and internet-born comedy to the BET Awards stage.
He became one of entertainment鈥檚 fastest-rising stars through his viral sketches before expanding into sold-out comedy tours and collaborations with artists including and as well as appearances alongside figures like and
鈥淚 grew up watching the BET Awards,鈥� Druski said. 鈥淭o know the comedic legends that hosted before me set the bar so high, I鈥檓 just grateful to be a part of the history. But I鈥檓 still bringing my brand of comedy to the stage.鈥�
Who will receive special honors?
Hill will receive the Living Legend Icon Award, which recognizes pioneers whose work has remained culturally essential across generations. She first emerged as a member of the Fugees before releasing her landmark solo debut, 鈥淭he Miseducation of Lauryn Hill,鈥� a genre-defying album that became one of the most influential recordings in hip-hop and R&B history.
BET called Hill 鈥渢he very definition of a living legend,鈥� crediting her with reshaping music while inspiring generations of artists.
Taylor, who starred in 鈥淥ne Battle After Another,鈥� will receive the Icon of the Year Award, recognizing a creative force whose influence is shaping culture today. She has evolved from a multiplatinum recording artist into an award-winning actor, director, producer and choreographer.
Music executive will receive the Ultimate Icon Award for her groundbreaking leadership and lasting impact on the music industry.
Rhone made history as the first Black woman to lead a major record company owned by a Fortune 500 corporation. During a career spanning decades, she helped develop artists including Missy Elliott, Lil Wayne, Tracy Chapman, Brandy, Erykah Badu, Kid Cudi, Future, Travis Scott and Giveon.
Are there any other standout nominees?
The awards will feature award categories including the Pulse Award for creator and content series and the Fashion Vanguard Award for cultural impact in fashion.
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