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Druski will make history as the youngest host of the BET Awards on Sunday, where Lauryn Hill and Teyana Taylor will be honored along with stars such as Cardi B, Doechii and Queen Latifah who are expected to take the stage.<\/p>\n
Druski will surpass Kevin Hart, who previously held the distinction as the BET Award\u2019s youngest host when he emceed in 2011.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Cardi B leads this year\u2019s BET Awards with six nominations, while Kendrick Lamar and Mariah the Scientist earned five nods each. Doechii, Doja Cat, Clipse, Teyana Taylor, Olivia Dean and Latto follow with four nominations apiece.<\/p>\n
The album of the year race includes Cardi B\u2019s \u201cAm I the Drama?,\u201d Clipse\u2019s \u201cLet God Sort Em Out,\u201d J. Cole\u2019s \u201cThe Fall-Off,\u201d Leon Thomas\u2019 \u201cMutt Deluxe: Heel,\u201d Mariah the Scientist\u2019s \u201cHearts Sold Separately,\u201d Tyler, the Creator\u2019s \u201cDon\u2019t Tap the Glass,\u201d Bruno Mars\u2019 \u201cThe Romantic,\u201d and Wale\u2019s \u201ceverything is a lot.\u201d<\/p>\n
Several of the year\u2019s biggest hits are also in contention for song of the year, including Kendrick Lamar and SZA\u2019s \u201cLuther,\u201d Leon Thomas\u2019 \u201cMutt,\u201d Doechii\u2019s \u201cDenial Is a River,\u201d and Mariah the Scientist\u2019s \u201cBurning Blue.\u201d<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Hip-hop pioneer MC Lyte returns as the show\u2019s announcer.<\/p>\n
Druski is expected to bring his improvisational style and internet-born comedy to the BET Awards stage.<\/p>\n
He became one of entertainment\u2019s fastest-rising stars through his viral sketches before expanding into sold-out comedy tours and collaborations with artists including Drake and Snoop Dogg, as well as appearances alongside figures like Tom Brady and Timoth\u00e9e Chalamet.<\/p>\n
\u201cI grew up watching the BET Awards,\u201d Druski said. \u201cTo know the comedic legends that hosted before me set the bar so high, I\u2019m just grateful to be a part of the history. But I\u2019m still bringing my brand of comedy to the stage.\u201d<\/p>\n
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, \u201cThe Miseducation of Lauryn Hill,\u201d a genre-defying album that became one of the most influential recordings in hip-hop and R&B history.<\/p>\n
BET called Hill \u201cthe very definition of a living legend,\u201d crediting her with reshaping music while inspiring generations of artists.<\/p>\n
Taylor, who starred in \u201cOne Battle After Another,\u201d 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. <\/p>\n
Music executive Sylvia Rhone will receive the Ultimate Icon Award for her groundbreaking leadership and lasting impact on the music industry.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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