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T.I., Chloe x Halle, Kevin Hart, more to present at 2018 BET Awards

Jamie Foxx will serve as this year’s host, which will take place Sunday, June 24

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June 12, 2018

The 2018 BET Awards are right around the corner, and the network has recently unveiled its list of presenters.

» RELATED: 2018 BET Awards: DJ Khaled, Migos, Cardi B, SZA among nominees

A diverse group of entertainers will make appearances, including rappers T.I. and LL Cool J. Comedians Kevin Hart and Yvonne Orji, one of the stars of HBO’s “Insecure,” will also make cameos.

Young stars such as Chloe x Halle, Jacob Latimore and Trevor Jackson will represent the group of burgeoning talent hitting the stage to hand out awards.

Last month, the brand announced Jamie Foxx as this year’s host. Viewers will also enjoy performances from Migos, Nicki Minaj are Janelle Monae.

As for the nominees, DJ Khaled leads the pack with 6 nominations. SZA, Cardi B, Tiffany Haddish, Chadwick Boseman and many more are also up for awards.

The 2018 BET Awards air live on BET June 24 from Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

» RELATED: Atlanta duo Chloe x Halle blazes new trail on Beyoncé's entertainment label

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Najja Parker is a video and news correspondent for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Black culture team. She is an engaging on-air talent, who has served as a host for the newsroom’s special projects and events, such as the movie premiere of “The South Got Something To Say,” a documentary chronicling the rise of Atlanta hip-hop.

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