Taraji P. Henson to Host 2021 BET Awards, Queen Latifah to be Honored

Taraji P. Henson will host the 2021 BET Awards on June 27 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

Queen Latifah will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

This year’s theme will be the “Year of the Black Woman,” celebrating and honoring their immense impact on the culture.

The nominations for this year’s ceremony were announced in May.

With seven nods each, Megan Thee Stallion and DaBaby led the pack for this year’s ceremony. Cardi B and Drake followed with each earning five nominations.