The Awards are scheduled to take place at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on 23 June.
BET announced the late MC and entrepreneur will be posthumously honoured with the Humanitarian Award at the ceremony.
“As a prolific artist and leader, Nipsey Hussle was zealous about driving change for the betterment of his community, empowering and employing those in need and being an influential and highly respected leader,” BET executive vice president and head of programming, Connie Orlando, says.
“His passing was a tremendous loss to the entertainment industry and to the culture.”
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Nipsey was shot and killed in his hometown of Los Angeles on 31 March 2019. BET broadcasted his public memorial service, which was held at the Staples Center. During his life, Nipsey spearheaded multiple activism initiatives.
