Black Entertainment Awards popularly known as BET Awards is an annual special award that celebrates Black excellence in music and art, black culture, and sport.
The show is always presented in a glamorous and unique way annually, this year was opened by singer, rapper, and songwriter Lizzo.
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The night was hosted by Taraji P Henson, but Lizzo blessed us with a performance of her latest wave, “About Damn Time”.
Countless award presenters, musicians, and winners of the night called for action concerning the Supreme Court’s decision to invalidate Roe v. Wade on Friday
There was an intense feeling of euphoria, Brandy did an amazing performance with Jack Harlow, and as usual Mariah Carey didn’t disappoint us but rather surprised us with some impressive great notes performance with Latto.
Sean Combs known in the show biz as P-Diddy or Diddy, received a lifetime achievement award. He was distinguished by a host of fellow industry players and former collaborators like Mary J. Blige and Kanye West also known as Ye.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air- Will Smith who caused a lot of controversy at the Academy Awards before winning the best actor Oscar also won the BET Award for best actor on Sunday.
Here is the full list of nominees and winners above it.
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
Jazmine Sullivan – WINNER
Ari Lennox
Chlöe
Doja Cat
H.E.R.
Mary J. Blige
Summer Walker
Best male R&B/Pop Artist
The Weeknd – WINNER
Blxst
Chris Brown
Giveon
Lucky Daye
Wizkid
Yung Bleu
Best Group
Silk Sonic [Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak] – WINNER
Chlöe X Halle
City Girls
Lil Baby & Lil Durk
Migos
Young Dolph & Key Glock
Best Collaboration
Wizkid feat. Justin Bieber & Tems – “Essence” – WINNER
DJ Khaled feat. Lil Baby & Lil Durk – “Every Chance I Get”
Baby Keem & Kendrick Lamar – “Family Ties
Doja Cat feat. SZA – “Kiss Me More”
Drake feat. Future & Young Thug – “Way 2 Sexy”
Bia feat. Nicki Minaj – “Whole Lotta Money (Remix)”
Best Female Hip Hop Artist
Megan Thee Stallion – WINNER
Cardi B
Doja Cat
Latto
Nicki Minaj
Saweetie
Best Male Hip Hop Artist
Kendrick Lamar – WINNER
Drake
Future
J. Cole
Jack Harlow
Kanye West
Lil Baby
Video of the Year
Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak) – “Smokin Out The Window” – WINNER
Baby Keem & Kendrick Lamar – “Family Ties”
Chlöe – “Have Mercy”
Doja Cat feat. SZA – “Kiss Me More”
Ari Lennox – “Pressure”
Drake feat. Future & Young Thug – “Way 2 Sexy”
Video Director of the Year
Anderson .Paak a.k.a. Director.Paak – WINNER
Benny Boom
Beyoncé & Dikayl Rimmasch
Director X
Hype Williams
Missy Elliott
Best New Artist
Latto – WINNER
Baby Keem
Benny the Butcher
Muni Long
Tems
Yung Bleu
Album of the Year
Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak) – “An Evening with Silk Sonic” – WINNER
H.E.R. – “Back of My Mind”
Tyler, the Creator – “Call Me If You Get Lost”
Drake – “Certified Lover Boy”
Kanye West – “Donda”
Jazmine Sullivan – “Heaux Tales, Mo’ Tales: The Deluxe”
Doja Cat – “Planet Her”
Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award
Lil Baby X Kirk Franklin – “We Win” – WINNER
Marvin Sapp – “All In Your Hands”
Kanye West – “Come to Life”
Kelly Price – “Grace”
Fred Hammond – “Hallelujah”
H.E.R. & Tauren Wells – “Hold Us Together (Hope Mix)”
Election Worship & Maverick City Music – “Jireh”
BET Her
Mary J. Blige – “Good Morning Gorgeous” – WINNER
Alicia Keys – “Best of Me (Originals)”
Chlöe – “Have Mercy”
Ari Lennox – “Pressure”
Jazmine Sullivan – “Roster”
Summer Walker & Ari Lennox – “Unloyal”
Doja Cat – “Woman”
Best International Act
Tems (Nigeria) – WINNER
Dave (UK)
Dinos (France)
Finally Ipupa (DRC)
Fireboy DML (Nigeria)
Little Simz (UK)
Ludmilla (Brazil)
Major League DJZ (South Africa)
Tayc (France)
Best Movie
“King Richard” – WINNER
“Candyman”
“Respect”
“Space Jam: A New Legacy”
“Summer of Soul”
“The Harder They Fall”
Best Actor
Will Smith – “King Richard” – WINNER
Adrian Holmes – “Bel-Air”
Anthony Anderson – “Black-ish”
Damson Idris – “Snowfall”
Denzel Washington – “The Tragedy of Macbeth”
Forest Whitaker – “Respect” / “Godfather of Harlem”
Jabari Banks – “Bel-Air”
Sterling K. Brown – “This Is Us”
Best Actress
Zendaya – “Euphoria” / “Spider-Man: No Way Home” – WINNER
Aunjanue Ellis – “King Richard”
Coco Jones – “Bel-Air”
Issa Rae – “Insecure”
Jennifer Hudson – “Respect”
Mary J. Blige – “Power Book II: Ghost”
Queen Latifah – “The Equalizer”
Quinta Brunson – “Abbott Elementary”
Regina King – “The Harder They Fal”
Youngstars Award
Marsai Martin – WINNER
Akira Akbar
Demi Singleton
Miles Brown
Saniyya Sidney
Storm Reid
Sportswoman of the Year Award
Naomi Osaka – WINNER
Brittney Griner
Candace Parker
Serena Williams
Sha’Carri Richardson
Simone Biles
Sportsman of the Year Award
Stephen Curry – WINNER
Aaron Donald
Bubba Wallace
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Ja Morant
LeBron James
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