The ceremony takes place Sunday, June 25, starting at 8 p.m. ET — here's everything you need to know about the nominees, performers, where to stream online and more.

Culture’s Biggest Night returns to Los Angeles. The 2023 BET Awards take place on Sunday, June 25, at the Microsoft Theater and “celebrates 50 years of hip-hop and honors music artists, actors, athletes and more for their work, achievements and cultural impact.”

The 23rd annual ceremony will honor Busta Rhymes with the Lifetime Achievement Award, and the award-winning MC, producer, songwriter and actor will be celebrated with a tribute featuring performances by Bia, Coi Leray, Cutty Ranks, Dexta Daps, M.O.P., Rah Digga, ScarLip, Spice, Supercat, Swizz Beatz and others.

“For five decades, hip-hop has not only influenced American culture but has become a global phenomenon and one of the most influential musical genres of our lifetime,” BET evp of specials, music programming and music strategy Connie Orlando said in an April statement. “From music to fashion, art, and entertainment, we are honored to have always provided a platform for hip-hop to thrive. We look forward to paying tribute to the pioneers and innovators as we amplify the new generation of hip-hop artists like only BET can.”

The BET Awards mainly honors the music industry, but this year, ir includes categories in film and sports. Nominees for best movie are Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, The Woman King, Till, Creed III, Emancipation, Nope and Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody.

Below, read on for more on the nominees, performers and how to watch the awards show with or without cable.

2023 BET Awards: Who Is Nominated?

Drake leads the nominees with seven nods, including for best male hip-hop artist; best male R&B/pop artist; best collaboration for his song, “Wait for U” with Future and Tems; album of the year for his collaborative release, Her Loss, with 21 Savage; and more.