Flo Milli, Shaboozey, Mustard, And More To Appear At BETX 2024 Fan Fest
BET sets out to make 2024 one of its biggest award seasons in recent years. On Wednesday (May 22), the company revealed details for the BET Experience (BETX) Fan Fest 2024 as part of the return of the BET Experience.
The events precede the 2024 BET Awards set for June 30, with Nicki Minaj and Drake leading in nominations. Set for June 28 and June 29, the fan-forward event takes over the Los Angeles Convention Center with live music stages, immersive villages, VIP lounges, celebrity meet & greets, and a celebrity basketball game.
The BETX Fan Fest 2024 talent lineup includes the following, listed in alphabetical order: Baby Tate, BigXThaPlug, Cookiee Kawaii, Dead Ass: Khadeen and Devale Ellis, Don Louis, Earn Your Leisure: Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings, Flo Milli, Honey Bxby, Hunxho, Koryn Hawthorne, Lady London, Lay Bankz, Luh Tyler, Marsha Ambrosius, Million Dollaz Worth A Game’s Wallo and Gillie, Monaleo, Mustard, N3WYRKLA, NLE Choppa, Reyna Roberts, Rob49, Saucy Santana, Shaboozey, Skilla Baby, Tanner Adell, That Girl Lay Lay, V.edo and WanMor.
Additionally, Earthquake has been added to the previously announced lineup of Tiffany Haddish and Michael Blackson for the inaugural BET Experience Comedy series. His show takes place at the Miracle Theater on June 26.
The full slate of BET Experience events includes concerts throughout the weekend across the Los Angeles Area. Queen Latifah is set to headline a show at The Hollywood Bowl on June 29, with Common, Jungle Brothers, and The Roots. Downtown at Crypto Arena, Cardi B, Gunna, Davido, and Sexyy Red are set to perform on June 28.
“BET Experience will be the ultimate destination for premier brands, such as our presenting partner Walmart, to authentically connect with fans and celebrate the richness of Black culture,” detailed Louis Carr, President of Media Sales of BET Media Group in a press statement.
Take a look at the full details for the 2024 BET Fan Fest below and gather additional information on the official website.
Play Village – The Play Village will allow attendees to test their athletic capabilities, learn more about staying fit, and engage with some of their favorite sports icons and stars. This village will feature the return of the ticketed Celebrity Basketball Game hosted by Wallo and Gillie, a Pickleball Court, and the “Where Black Culture Rolls” Skating Party hosted by Grammy Award-winning artist and producer Mustard and Friends.
Style & Beauty Village – BETX centers Black beauty and fashion in a way that celebrates Black style, skin tones, and hairstyles. Featuring several melanin-forward beauty activations, this village will house the ‘We Get You Sis’ Sistas Salon, All The Queen’s Men Club Eden, and the 106 & Park Stage featuring live podcasts and music performances you don’t want to miss!
Flavor Village – Curated by some of the most popular Black chefs, the BETX Flavor Village will provide a taste of Black culinary artistry with food trucks featuring LA’s favorite Black-owned restaurants.
iSpendBlack Vendor Village – A village dedicated to the best in Black-owned businesses, in partnership with Back on the Block.
Walmart Black & Unlimited: The Shoutout – Almost half of Black-owned businesses are discovered through word of mouth. Through The Shoutout, Walmart is boosting discovery and visibility of Black businesses, entrepreneurs, and creators nationwide by supercharging the impact of positive word-of-mouth. Attendees can step in and get inspired to wear, share, and broadcast their support.
BET+ Screening Room – An interactive BET Experience village housing the Teen Summit experience dedicated to all things teen, and screenings of the latest BET and BET+ shows and movies. This village will also host the popular “Robi Reed Casting Call,” where aspiring talent can audition in front of BET’s Head of Casting, Robi Reed, the BET Talent & Casting team, and other industry leaders.
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