Getting the 2023 NAACP Image Awards hosting gig is an honor, especially in a year that celebrates 50 years of Hip-Hop. Queens like Latifah have a significant impact on our industry and society at large, and this event is all about celebrating Black excellence and influence.
Latifah is also up for an Image Award this year, thanks to her stellar performance in CBS's The Equalizer.
The NAACP Image Awards recognize and highlight the remarkable achievements of multicultural artists, entertainers, and influencers. This year, Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar are tied for the most nominations with five each. Angela Bassett, with a nomination for her role in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, keeps the awards season burning. Bassett joins an impressive lineup of nominees including Mary J. Blige, Quinta Brunson, Viola Davis, and Zendaya, all vying for the prestigious "Entertainer of the Year" award.
Other nominees include Donald Glover, Will Smith, Lizzo, Danielle Deadweiler, Jonathan Majors, and Drake. Furthermore, we'll have Kerry Washington, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and Cliff "Method Man" Smith in attendance.
Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade will be honored with the President's Award, an accolade for outstanding public service achievements.
The awards ceremony will air live on BET on February 25, 2023, at 8 PM ET. The live broadcast will also be available simultaneously on BET Her, CBS, CMT, Comedy Central, LOGO, MTV, MTV2, Paramount Network, POP TV, Smithsonian, TV Land, and VH1.
Enrichment Data: Besides Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar, the "Entertainer of the Year" award nominees include Cynthia Erivo. The full list of nominees is not provided in the sources, but Cynthia Erivo is mentioned as one of the nominees.
