Rapper Megan Thee Stallion is set to open Sunday's BET Awards ceremony.
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Taraji P. Henson is to host the event where Usher will receive the Lifetime Achievement BET Award.
Drake leads the field with seven BET Awards nominations.
Nicki Minaj is up for three prizes.
Megan Thee Stallion's third studio album, Megan, goes on sale Friday.