The Black Entertainment Television (BET) awards ceremony took place on Sunday, June 27 in a live show format where the best celebrities from the Music and film industry were honored with BET awards. The big award ceremony was led by Taraji P. Henson, beginning with the ceremony the actress said, “I am so excited to be here with humans; we need each other.” The theme of the year was “Year of the Black Woman”. Some celebs were seen with their mask on while others did not wear a mask.
Taraji further added, “We gonna be Black AF tonight. Tonight we’re also reclaiming our aesthetics, baby hairs, long blinged-out nails, yeah, we taking all that back, gold hoops, bamboo earrings. Our Black men, we want all you all back, because we love you, we see you, kings, and most importantly, we need you.”
DaBaby and Megan Thee Stallion leading their way with having seven nominations. The other contenders leading their way was Cardi B and Drake having five nods. Anderson .Paak, Bruno Mars, Chloe x Halle and Chris Brown had four nominations on their way.
One of the eye-catching movement was during the performance of Cardi B, when she revealed that she is expecting second child with husband Offset.
Another highlight of the night was the moment by Lil Nas X concluding his rendition of “Montero” with a steamy kiss. Other celebs with magnificent performance were Megan Thee Stallion; H.E.R.; DJ Khaled; Roddy Ricch; Tyler, the Creator; City Girls; and Andra Day.
Busta Rhymes, Method Man and actor Michael K. Williams were among those, which paid an emotional tribute to late rapper DMX.
Checkout below for the complete list of winners from the Award Night-:
Album of the year:
After Hours – The Weeknd
Blame It on Baby – DaBaby
Good News – Megan Thee Stallion
(WINNER) Heaux Tales – Jazmine Sullivan
King’s Disease – Nas
Ungodly Hour – Chloe X Halle
Best female R&B / pop artist:
Beyoncé
(WINNER) H.E.R.
Jazmine Sullivan
Jhené Aiko
Summer Walker
SZA
Best male R&B / pop artist:
6lack
Anderson .Paak
Chris Brown
Giveon
Tank
The Weeknd
Best female hip hop artist:
Cardi B
Coi Leray
Doja Cat
(WINNER) Megan Thee Stallion
Latto
Saweetie
Best male hip hop artist:
DaBaby
Drake
- Cole
Jack Harlow
(WINNER) Lil Baby
Pop Smoke
Best new artist:
Coi Leray
Flo Milli
(WINNER) Giveon
Jack Harlow
Latto
Pooh Shiesty
Best collaboration:
Cardi B featuring Megan Thee Stallion – “WAP”
DaBaby featuring Roddy Ricch – “Rockstar”
DJ Khaled featuring Drake – “Popstar”
Jack Harlow featuring DaBaby, Tory Lanez & Lil Wayne – “Whats Poppin (Remix)”
Megan Thee Stallion featuring DaBaby – “Cry Baby”
Pop Smoke featuring Lil Baby & DaBaby – “For the Night”
Best group:
21 Savage & Metro Boomin
Chloe X Halle
Chris Brown & Young Thug
City Girls
Migos
(WINNER) Silk Sonic
Dr. Bobby Jones best gospel/inspirational award:
Bebe Winans – “In Jesus Name”
CeCe Winans – “Never Lost”
H.E.R. – “Hold Us Together”
Kirk Franklin – “Strong God”
Marvin Sapp – “Thank You for It All”
Tamela Mann – “Touch From You”
BET HER award:
Alicia Keys featuring Khalid – “So Done”
Brandy featuring Chance the Rapper – “Baby Mama”
Bri Steves – “Anti Queen”
Chloe X Halle – “Baby Girl”
Ciara featuring Ester Dean – “Rooted”
(WINNER) SZA – “Good Days”
Viewer’s choice award:
Cardi B featuring Megan Thee Stallion – “WAP”
Chris Brown & Young Thug – “Go Crazy”
DaBaby featuring Roddy Ricch – “Rockstar”
DJ Khaled featuring Drake – “Popstar”
Drake featuring Lil Durk – “Laugh Now Cry Later”
Lil Baby – “The Bigger Picture”
(WINNER) Megan Thee Stallion featuring Beyoncé – “Savage (Remix)”
Silk Sonic – “Leave the Door Open”
Video of the year:
Cardi B – “Up”
(WINNER) Cardi B featuring Megan Thee Stallion – “WAP”
Chloe X Halle – “Do It”
Chris Brown & Young Thug – “Go Crazy”
Drake featuring Lil Durk – “Laugh Now Cry Later”
Silk Sonic – “Leave the Door Open”
Video director of the year:
Benny Boom
Bruno Mars & Florent Déchard
Cole Bennett
Colin Tilley
Dave Meyers
Hype Williams
Best international act:
Aya Nakamura (France)
(WINNER) Burna Boy (Nigeria)
Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)
Emicida (Brazil)
Headie One (UK)
Wizkid (Nigeria)
Young T & Bugsey (UK)
Youssoupha (France)
Best movie:
Coming 2 America
Judas and the Black Messiah
Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
One Night in Miami
Soul
The United States Vs. Billie Holiday
Best actress:
(WINNER) Andra Day
Angela Bassett
Issa Rae
Jurnee Smollett
Viola Davis
Zendaya
Best actor:
Aldis Hodge
Chadwick Boseman
Damson Idris
Daniel Kaluuya
Eddie Murphy
Lakeith Stanfield
Youngstars award:
Alex R. Hibbert
Ethan Hutchison
Lonnie Chavis
Marsai Martin
Michael Epps
Storm Reid
Sportswoman of the year award:
A’ja Wilson
Candace Parker
Claressa Shields
(WINNER) Naomi Osaka
Serena Williams
Skylar Diggins-Smith
Sportsman of the year award:
Kyrie Irving
(WINNER) Lebron James
Patrick Mahomes
Russell Westbrook
Russell Wilson
Stephen Curry
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