Performers Lil Nas X (L) and Billy Ray Cyrus arrive on the red carpet. Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Lizzo was nominated for Best Female Hip Hop Artist. Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Ciara was nominated for Bet Her Award for “Level Up.” Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Model Blac Chyna. Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Singer-songwriter Ne-Yo. Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Anderson .Paak was nominated for Best Male R&B/Pop Artist. Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
H.E.R. was nominated for Best Female R&B/Pop Artist, Best Collaboration for “Could’ve Been” with Bryson Tiller and Bet Her Award for "Hard Place." Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Host Regina Hall. Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Ella Mai was nominated for Best Female R&B/Pop Artist, Album of the Year and 2019 Coca-Cola Viewers’ Choice Award. Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Lena Waithe of "The Chi." Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Marsai Martin was nominated for the YoungStars Award. Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
From left to right, Offset, Takeoff and Quavo of Migos arrive on the red carpet. Migos was nominated for Best Group. Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
John Legend was nominated for Best Male R&B/Pop Artist. Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Amanda Seales of "Insecure." Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Tyga was nominated for Best Collaboration for “Taste.” Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Richard Brooks of "Law & Order." Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Rapper Lil' Kim. Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Tyler Perry, winner of the Ultimate Icon Award. Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Mary J. Blige, winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award. Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Singer Raphael Saadiq. Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Rapper Rick Ross. Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Yara Shahidi of "Grown-ish." Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Singer-songwriter Johnny Gill. Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Activist Al Sharpton. Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Angela Simmons of "Growing Up Hip Hop." Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Megan Thee Stallion was nominated for Best Female Hip Hop Artist. Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Rapper YG (C) wears a Nipsey Hussle jacket. The late rapper will be honored with the Humanitarian Award. Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Nafessa Williams of "Black Lightning." Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Erica Campbell was nominated for the Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award. Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Performer DJ Khaled. Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Model Khoudia Diop. Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
LaLa Anthony (R) of "Power" and son Kiyan Anthony arrive on the red carpet. Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Musician YK Osiris. Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Shay Johnson of "Love & Hip Hop: Miami." Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Meek Mill was nominated for Best Male Hip Hop Artist and Album of the Year for "Championships." Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Big Tigger of "106 & Park." Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Karidja Touré of "Girlhood." Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Record producer Mustard. Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Internet personality B. Simone. Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Rapper Saweetie. Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Singer Kiana Ledé. Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Rapper O.T. Genasis. Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Steven Caple Jr. of "Creed II." Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Singer Teniola Apata. Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Rapper Polo G. Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Rapper Lil Tjay. Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Singer Elle Varner. Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Perri Camper of "American Soul." Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Irv Gotti of "Tales," second right, and family arrive on the red carpet. Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Singer Trevor Jackson. Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Producer Mona Scott-Young. Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Rotimi of "Power." Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Draya Michele of "Basketball Wives LA." Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Internet personalities Blameitonkway (L) and Jess Hilarious arrive on the red carpet. Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
DeVon Franklin (L) of "The Truth About Men" and wife Meagan Good of "The Intruder." Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Lyric Ross was nominated for the YoungStars Award. Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Singer-songwriter Fantasia Barrino. Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Miles Brown was nominated for the YoungStars Award. Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Eva Marcille (R) of "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" and husband Michael Sterling. Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Sho Madjozi of South Africa was nominated for Best New International Act (Fan Voted Category). Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Brittany Inge of "Boomerang." Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Nesly of France was nominated for Best New International Act (Fan Voted Category). Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Singers Eric Bellinger (L) and wife La'Myia Good arrive on the red carpet. Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Katlyn Nichol of "American Soul." Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Internet personality Cliff Vmir. Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Model Flora Coquerel. Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Musicians MAJOR. (L) and Ro James. Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Reiya Downs. Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Jelani Winston of "American Soul." Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Rappers Tee Grizzley (L) and PnB Rock. Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
RJ Walker of "Boomerang." Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Parker McKenna Posey of "My Wife and Kids." Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Karen Obilom of "Games People Play." Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Lala Milan of "Boomerang." Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
TJ Wright of "The Hate U Give." Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Emaza Gibson (L) and Saiyr Gibson of Ceraadi. Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Elle Downs of "Godsend." Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Rapper DDG. Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Octavian of Britain was nominated for Best New International Act (Fan Voted Category). Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Riele Downs of "Henry Danger." Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Rapper Doja Cat. Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Rapper Jidenna. Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Eddie Kadi of "Anuvahood." Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Tetona Jackson of "Boomerang." Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Leland B. Martin of "Boomerang." Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Singer Justine Skye. Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Karrueche Tran (L) of "Claws" and husband, former American football wide receiver Victor Cruz arrive on the red carpet. Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Rapper Rico Nasty. Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Sinqua Walls of "American Soul." Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Singer Tanerélle. Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Record producer London on da Track. Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Vanessa Simmons of "Run's House." Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
AKA of South Africa was nominated for Best International Act. Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Gabrielle Dennis of "Rosewood." Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Queen Naija was nominated for Best New Artist and Bet Her Award for “Mama’s Hand.” Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Alexis Skyy of "Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood." Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Vanessa Middleton of "30 Years to Life." Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Tami Roman of "Basketball Wives." Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Singer Jacob Latimore. Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo