With the Humanitarian Award, Beyoncé receives a very special award at this year's BET Awards.
Next Sunday the BET Awards will be presented for the 20th time – this year virtually. The award ceremony honors African American artists and people from minority groups for their achievements in the areas of music, sports and drama. Lil Wayne (37) and Wayne Brady (48), which will commemorate the late stars Kobe Bryant (1978-2020) and Little Richard (1932-2020), should provide real goosebumps.
Beyoncé shows great commitment
Singer Beyoncé (38, "Halo") receives the Humanitarian Award for her great social commitment. The wife of Jay-Z (50) is honored for her BeyGOOD initiative, which supports young women in colleges, and her multi-year partnership with UNICEF to found "BeyGood4Burundi", which provides the East African country of Burundi with clean water and sanitation poses.
With six nominations, rap star Drake (33) is a big favorite in the race for the awards. Among other things, he has the opportunity to receive an award in the categories "Best Male Hip-Hop Artist", "Video of the Year" and twice for "Best Collaboration". The American rapper Megan Thee Stallion (25) has been nominated five times each, including for "Best Female Hip-Hop Artist" and "Album of the Year", and Roddy Ricch (21), who is also in the category "Best New Artist" "could win. Beyoncé is also represented several times: she has chances in the categories "Best Female R&B / Pop Artist" and "Album of the Year" for her live recording of "Homecoming".