BET Awards 2017 Live Stream: When, Where To Watch Show Online And On TV

On Sunday, celebrities will pour into the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles to attend the 2017 BET Awards. The night will be dedicated to honoring African Americans and other minorities for their work in music, film, television, music and a variety of other achievements in the entertainment industry.

Comedian Leslie Jones, known for her work on “Saturday Night Live” will be hosting the star-studded night. Those who don’t want to watch the award show on television have several options to choose from when it comes to viewing this year’s ceremony.

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Not having access to a television during the award show will not prove to be a problem as viewers have the option of live streaming the ceremony at Bet.Com. The show will also be available to view on YouTube, and fans with cable provider logins can live stream the show on the BET Now app.

Fans hoping to get a peek at some of the action going on backstage can check out Twitter starting at 8:30 p.m. EDT on Sunday for a livestream capturing behind the scenes moments.

Jones, who will preside over the night that will no doubt be filled with OMG moments and memorable speeches, revealed that she is ecstatic about her latest gig.

“I am so excited to be hosting The BET Awards this year,” she said in a statement. “BET was the first network and place where I was on TV. I am looking to turn this whole experience into a joyful homecoming.”

Viewers can expect to see performances from the likes of Lil Wayne, Bruno Mars, Chris Brown, DJ Khaled, French Montana, A$AP Rocky, Future, Migos and more.

Chance the Rapper will be honored with the coveted humanitarian award. The 24-year-old rapper will join the likes of Jesse Williams, Al Sharpton, Muhammad Ali, John Legend and several others who have received the award in the past.

Meanwhile, New Edition will receive the lifetime achievement award. Past winners include Lionel Richie, Smokey Robinson, James Brown, Gladys Knight, Prince among others.

Some of the most anticipated awards of the night include album of the year, best female hip hop artist, video of the year and best male hip hop artist.

Beyoncé’s “Lemonade” will go up against Bruno Mars’ “24K Magic,” Chance the Rapper’s” Coloring Book,” Solange’s “A Seat at the Table” and J. Cole’s “4 Your Eyez Only.”

Nicki Minaj who is a seven-time winner for best female hip hop artist will face off against Cardi B, Missy Elliott, Remy Ma and Young M.A.

Video of the year will see Migos’ popular tune “Bad and Bougee” compete against Big Sean’s “Bounce Back,” Beyoncé’s, “Sorry,” Solange’s “Cranes in the Sky” and Bruno Mars’ “24k Magic.”

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The most epic showdown will come when the winner of the best male hip hop artist award is revealed. Drake will go head to head with the likes of Future, Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, Chance the Rapper and Big Sean for a chance to take home the coveted trophy.

The 2017 BET Awards will air Sunday at 8 p.m. EDT on BET.