Nicki Minaj is a beat behind with six nods. J. Cole, Sexyy Red, SZA and Victoria Monét each have five.
The teleprompter was blocked from view while the singer was delivering Tina Turner's "The Best."
Despite the flubs during "The Best," she powered through like a pro.
From Quavo and Offset reuniting for a Takeoff tribute to Sexxy Redd performing "Pound Town" in the aisle, check out the best moments from the 2023 BET Awards.
GloRilla was second only to Drake in number of BET Awards nominations, but she went home empty-handed.
Jones won best new artist, prevailing in an all-female field that included GloRilla and Ice Spice.
"Proud of the boys," Offset's wife Cardi B tweeted after the surprise performance.
Latto & Coco Jones accepted awards on the telecast, while Teyana Taylor learned of her award via FaceTime.
The 2024 BET Awards air on Sunday (June 30). The show will feature performances from Megan Thee Stallion, GloRilla, Latto, Victoria Monét, Sexyy Red, Shaboozey, Tyla and more.
The centerpiece of the show will be a 50th anniversary celebration of hip-hop.
