Chris Tucker To Host BET Awards On June 30

The network announced Tuesday that Chris Tucker will host the show June 30 from the Nokia Theater L.A. Live.

Tucker is riding high off of his supporting role in the Oscar-nominated film “Silver Linings Playbook,” which starred Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper. The 41-year-old is best known for starring in the “Rush Hour” film franchise opposite Jackie Chan.

He said in a statement that he’s honored and “looking forward to being part of a really great show.”

The BET Awards is part of three-day event the network is putting on that weekend dubbed “BET Experience at L.A. Live.” It kicks off June 28 with a Beyoncé concert. Other performers throughout the weekend include Kendrick Lamar, Miguel, The Jacksons and R. Kelly.