South Africa-born songstress, 22, claims first honors on Sunday's broadcast. Usher, 45, was named the Best Male R&B/Pop Artist. READ MORE:Tyla was the first winner named at Sunday's 2024 BET Awards held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles in the category for Best International Act.
Tyla was the first winner named at Sunday's 2024 BET Awards held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles in the category for Best International Act'Obviously tonight is a celebration of many things being able to be recognized for this life achievement award that's coming,' Usher said. 'I'm really happy to still be a part of the fight, you know what I'm saying.'
Nicki Minaj got six nominations including for Album of the Year for her Pink Friday 2 release, while Beyonce was up for five honors, including for best female R&B/pop artist as well as two Cowboy Carter tracks - Texas Hold ’Em and 16 Carriages.Beyonce and Jay-Z's eldest daughter Blue Ivy Carter, 11, is also nominated for the Youngstars Award.
'We look forward to Will adding to yet another defining night for the culture that is not to be missed.'Last year's ceremony saw Latto named Best Female Hip Hop Artist while rap icon Busta Rhymes was also awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award.