2020 BET Awards: How to Watch, Nominations, Performers, and More

Lil Baby and DaBaby.The two rappers have been cradling the top spots on the charts: Lil Baby’s “My Turn” album has spent five weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 — more than any other artist this year — while DaBaby’s “Rockstar” single, featuring Roddy Ricch, has occupied the summit of the Hot 100 for four weeks.And these hot hip-hoppers — who traded rhymes on “Baby” in 2019 and a “Life Is Good” remix earlier this year — don’t show any signs of cooling off.

Lil Baby’s My Turn and Roddy Ricch’s “The Box” lead Nielsen Music/MRC Data’s 2020 midyear charts, as reflected on multiple lists, below.Here's a breakout of some of the data's highlights.‘My Turn’ Takes the Crown: For the tracking period of Jan. 3 through July 2, 2020, Lil Baby’s My Turn was the most popular album in the U.S., according to Nielsen Music/MRC Data.

Roddy Ricch — presently No. 1 on the weekly Songs of the Summer chart — prevail? Could there be a surprise contender that hasn’t even be released yet? What about another current hit that could stage a return? Anything is possible!On a special edition of the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast (listen below), the team discusses what could end up as the Song of the Summer 2020.

DaBaby and Roddy Ricch won't stop living the "Rockstar" life this summer after their hit reigns Billboard's Songs of the Summer chart for the third week (dated July 4).But Lil Mosey is on the up and up lately ever since "Blueberry Faygo" made a 15-13 leap on the summer tally and earned the rapper his first top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 with a No. 9 seat.

Megan Thee Stallion's Mad Max movie stunts put the "Girls in the Hood" out on Fury Road for an epic adventure with her crew's rhinestoned ATVs and "Savage" dance moves minus Beyoncé, who received the BET Humanitarian Award during the socially distanced broadcast.Like Megan's Black power fist and "Black Lives Matter" signs decorating the scaffolding stage, DaBaby began his Roddy Ricch-assisted performance of their No. 1 hit "Rockstar" (the Black Lives Matter remix) with a powerful visual.

DaBaby debuted a controversial pre-taped performance of “Rockstar” on Sunday’s 20th annual BET Awards in which he reenacted George Floyd’s death.The show went entirely virtual for the first time ever due to concerns over the coronavirus, which has shut down major film, TV and music productions and forced award shows to reassess how and when they’ll air.

DaBaby and Roddy Ricch used their platform at this year’s BET Awards to deliver a performance with a powerful message. While the show was filmed remotely, many of the performances were pretaped, which allowed the artists to do something incredible with their delivery of the Black Lives Matter remix of their hit song “Rockstar.”

Roddy Ricch and Lizzo were among the big winners at last night’s BET Awards 2020 (June 28) — you can check out the full winners’ list below.Held virtually for the first time ever due to the continuing coronavirus pandemic, this year’s ceremony — which is organised by the Black Entertainment Television network — featured a number of performances that were sent in by the likes of Public Enemy, Megan Thee Stallion and Jennifer Hudson.The BET Awards 2020 saw Ricch pick up the award for Album of the

Breakthrough stars Roddy Ricch and Megan Thee Stallion were among the winners at the 20th BET Awards.

The pandemic might have impacted the original style of the awards. But the BET Awards made its way on the television through a virtually-produced ceremony.

Roddy Ricch has delivered a medley of two of his biggest hits from the past year for the 2020 BET Awards. Watch it in full below.He performed a medley of his viral hits ‘High Fashion’ and ‘The Box’, the latter of which spent 11 weeks at the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 at the beginning of this year.This wasn’t Ricch’s only performance at the award ceremony.

This year's BET Awards was next level! If you missed it, watch all of the 2020 BET Awards performances below.Being a virtual awards show this year didn't keep the show from pretaping a slate of fiery, energetic and deeply moving musical appearances from artists like Megan Thee Stallion, Jennifer Hudson, DaBaby and Roddy Ricch, John Legend, and Alicia Keys, to name a few.From songs that addressed the painful realities of police brutality to music videos that captured the spirit of this moment in

coronavirus pandemic. ———— — Video of the year: DJ Khaled featuring Nipsey Hussle and John Legend, “Higher” — Best female R&B/pop artist: Lizzo — Best male R&B/pop artist: Chris Brown — Best female hip-hop artist: Megan Thee Stallion — Best male hip-hop artist: DaBaby — Best new artist: Roddy Ricch — Best group: Migos — Best collaboration: Chris Brown featuring Drake, “No Guidance” — Album of the year: Roddy Ricch, “Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial” — Humanitarian award: Beyoncé — Dr.

neo soul and/or traditional R&B artists, she also received the Humanitarian Award for her work with her BeyGOOD initiative, which has funded college scholarships, brought safe water and sanitation to the East African nation of Burundi and, most recently, brought COVID-19 testing resources to Black and brown communities as well as support Black small business honors.Also Read: Beyond Blackface: Can Hollywood's Reckoning on Race Lead to Substantive Change?Former First Lady Michelle Obama

After a knockout, all-star opener from Public Enemy, Nas, Rapsody and more performing PE's iconic "Fight the Power," DaBaby and Roddy Ricch continued the theme of speaking out against racist police brutality during the 2020 BET Awards with their performance of the Black Lives Matter remix of "Rockstar."

Megan Thee Stallion, who won the Best Female Hip Hop Artist award, LeBron Jamesfor the Sportsman of the Year, and Burna Boy for Best International Act. Check out the full list of winners below.Best Female R&B/Pop ArtistBeyoncéH.E.R.Jhené AikoKehlaniLizzo Summer Walker Best Male R&B/Pop ArtistAnderson .PaakChris Brown JacqueesKhalidThe WeekndUsher Best GroupChloe x Halle City Girls Earthgang Griselda JackboysMigos Best Collaboration "No Guidance," Chris Brown ft.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorThe virtually-produced 2020 BET Awards is airing tonight at 8 p.m. PT/ET.

2020 BET Awards, honoring the best in music, movies, TV and more, are happening virtually this year — but the stars are still winning big!Sunday's awards show is being hosted by comedian and actress Amanda Seales, with performances from stars like Alicia Keys, Chloe X Halle, DaBaby, D Smoke, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Jonathan McReynolds, Kane Brown, Lil Wayne, Megan Thee Stallion, Roddy Ricch, SiR, Summer Walker, Usher and Wayne Brady.Drake leads this year's pool with six nominations.

On Sunday night (June 28) the BET Awards celebrated its 20th anniversary — virtually, of course — with a special show that boasted the tagline: "Our culture can't be cancelled."

The BET Awards are going virtual for the first time this weekend due to the coronavirus pandemic, but the show is still jam-packed with today's biggest music stars.