BET - BET Hip Hop Awards 2020 (2020 Music Awards)

BET - BET Hip Hop Awards 2020 (2020 Music Awards) The 20th BET Awards took place on June 28, 2020. The ceremony celebrates achievements in entertainment and honors music, sports, television, and movies. They also honored the many African-American people killed from racism. It was held virtually due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns,[1][2] and for the first time, was simulcast on broadcast television on the CBS Television Network, negating the need for a "roadblock" simulcast across all of the cable networks of ViacomCBS.[3] The ceremony marks the award show's 20th year on air and the 40th anniversary of Black Entertainment Television,[4] as well as the first-ever virtual ceremony in its history.The nominees were announced on June 15, 2020. Drake received the most nominations with 6, ahead of Roddy Ricch and Megan Thee Stallion, who tied with five nominations each.[5] It was also announced that same day that the ceremony will be hosted by actress/comedienne Amanda Seales.[6] Beyoncé was presented with the Humanitarian Award by Michelle Obama.