The entertainer is hosting the network's post-awards televised bash, which will air after the live show June 28.
Beyonce (bee-AHN'-say) and T.I. are the top nominees for the BET Awards with five each. The show will be hosted by another nominee Jamie Foxx.
Beyonce and Foxx are also set to perform along with acts like Maxwell and Ne-Yo (NEE-yo).
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