This marks his second time as emcee of the show, which will air live June 24 from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Jamie Foxx has signed on to host the 2018 BET Awards. When the actor-musician-comedian walks onto the Microsoft Theater stage in Los Angeles on June 24, it will mark the Academy Award and Grammy Award winner’s second time as host of the show. Saturday Night Live’s Leslie Jones hosted last year’s show, which featured memorable performances from Bruno Mars, Mary J. Blige, Migos and lifetime achievement honorees New Edition.