BET Awards Set to Go On as Planned Despite Ongoing Protests in Los Angeles

The BET Awards are set to proceed as planned on Monday night despite ongoing demonstrations against immigration raids in Los Angeles, California.“BET prioritizes the safety of our attendees and staff,” stated a BET representative to CNN. “We are collaborating closely with the LAPD and keeping a vigilant eye on the situation.”Los Angeles has experienced turbulence over the weekend as protests erupted in response to recent immigration enforcement in the area. President Donald Trump has deployed National Guard troops to the city, contrary to objections from Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and California Governor Gavin Newsom.The BET Awards represent a marquee event for the network. Kendrick Lamar leads the pack with ten nominations, including album of the year for “GNX” and video of the year for his hit, “Not Like Us.” Following him are Drake, Doechii, Future, and GloRilla, each garnering six nods. Comedian Kevin Hart will host the prestigious awards, set to commence at 5 p.m. PT at the Peacock Theater, mere blocks from protest hotspots.