It was held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California. The nominations were announced on June 8. Canadian rapper Drake received the most nominations with seven, followed by GloRilla with six, 21 Savage and Lizzo with five each, and Beyonc, Burna Boy, Chris Brown, Ice Spice, and SZA, all with four.
Ice Spice, Patti LaBelle, Offset with Quavo and more took the stage at the Microsoft Theater.