The BET Social Awards nominees includes some of the most funniest, the most talented, the most viral and the most influential individuals on social media. It will be hosted by breakout comedians @DCYoungFly and @Jesshilarious_official. The show is a one-hour event featuring special guests and exciting performances in an electrifying night that will celebrate viral social media moments over the past year, across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat, and more. It airs live on BET Sunday, March 3rd at 8 pm ET and Celebrity Myxer will have all the red carpet and backstage exclusives for you so stay tuned in.
Awards will be handed out across four voting categories: “Issa Wave”, “LMAO!”, “Social Hustle”, and “Best Celeb Follow.” The “Social Movement” award, will go to activist Shaun King, who was hailed by Time Magazine as one of the 25 most influential people in the world on the Internet. Using social media, his social good campaigns have changed laws, ousted corrupt politicians, and elected promising new ones across the country. As a journalist, King has authored an astounding 1,500 articles on injustice since the start of the Black Lives Matter Movement. Additionally, the “Social Verified” award, will honor an individual(s) who continuously elevate the social media landscape.
Here are the official list of 2019 BET Social Awards Nominees…
ISSA WAVE
“Issa Wave” highlights newer music artists who have made some of the biggest waves in music over the past year via social media, word-of mouth, or by bubbling via streaming sites and underground radio shows.
- @ELLAMAI
- @LILBABY_1
- @QUEENNAIJA
- @CITYGIRLS
- @HERMUSICOFFICIAL
LMAO!
This category highlights some of the funniest, most innovative, and popular social media comedians of the year. From skits, to roasting, to all out transformation into characters we love, these entertainers have expanded the landscape of comedy.
- @THEBSIMONE2
- @IAMZOIE
- @THATGIRLJAYCOLE
- @YESIMPRETTYVEE
- @CHICKLET.HF
SOCIAL HUSTLE
“Social Hustle” highlights individuals that have taken their social media savvy and flipped it into big success. Proving that it’s not how you start, it’s how you finish.
- @SUPA_CENT
- @LALAMILAN
- @BLAMEITONKWAY
- @JAYVERSACE
- @THESHIGGYSHOW
BEST CELEB FOLLOW
Living their best lives and inviting us to experience it with a front row seat; these celebrities leave the big screen to hang out with us on our social screens. They inspire us, they make us laugh, and even sip tea with us as social media drama unfolds…even if they’re the ones in the middle of it.
- CARDI B (@iamcardib)
- NICKI MINAJ (@nickiminaj)
- WILL SMITH (@willsmith)
- PLIES (@plies)
- JADA PINKETT SMITH (@jadapinkettsmith)
Who do you think will win each category? Tune in March 3rd at 8 pm ET to watch live on BET! Check out our predictions and our exclusive red carpet backstage coverage of this amazing event and tell us what you think in the comments below!