Will Smith, a multiplatinum recording artist and Academy Award-winning actor will make his stage debut during the BET Awards with an original song. The upcoming “BET Awards” 2024, scheduled to air live on Sunday, June 30 at 8 pm ET/PT.

The renowned Lifetime Achievement BET Award will be given to GRAMMY-winning artist Usher at the awards presentation, which is hosted by Golden Globe-winning actress Taraji P. Henson. GloRilla, Ice Spice, Latto, Ms. Lauryn Hill & YG Marley, Muni Long, Sexyy Red, Shaboozey, Tyla, and Victoria Monét are among the performers on the schedule. Tanner Adell will take the stage at BET Amplified.

“From his start as a rapper to The Fresh Prince to being a box office king as one of the Bad Boys,  Will Smith is truly a global icon, and we are honored to welcome him back to grace the BET  Awards stage,”. We look forward to Will adding to yet another defining night for the culture that is not to  be missed.”

Connie Orlando, EVP Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy at BET