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]]>Killer Mike’s Michael was one of the contenders for album of the year along with the likes of Jaguar II by Victoria Monét, Coming Home by Usher, Pink Friday 2 by Nicki Minaj, For All the Dogs Scary Hours Edition by Drake, and eventually defeated them all to take the biggest award of the night home.
Despite losing the album of the year award, Victoria Monét still emerged as one of the BET Awards’ biggest winners and walked away with the coveted video of the year award for “On My Mama”. She defeated tough competition in “Bongos” by Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion, “Agora Hills” by Doja Cat, “Barbie World” by Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice, and “First Person Shooter” by Drake and J. Cole, among others. This song also won her BET Her Award.
Tyla was named the best new artist and best international act, winning two trophies. It was also Usher’s night to shine and he attended the ceremony as this year’s recipient of Lifetime Achievement Award, in addition to being named best male R&B/pop artist.
The 2024 BET Awards took place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California on June 30, with Taraji P. Henson returning as a host.
Chris Brown, 11:11
Gunna, A Gift & A Curse
21 Savage, American Dream
Usher, Coming Home
Drake, For All the Dogs (Scary Hours Edition)
Victoria Monét, Jaguar II
Killer Mike, Michael (WINNER)
Nicki Minaj, Pink Friday 2
Beyoncé
Coco Jones
Doja Cat
H.E.R.
Muni Long
SZA (WINNER)
Tyla
Victoria Monét
Brent Faiyaz
Bryson Tiller
Burna Boy
Chris Brown
Drake
Fridayy
October London
Usher (WINNER)
¥$, Ye, Ty Dolla $ign (WINNER)
2 Chainz & Lil Wayne
41
Blxst & Bino Rideaux
City Girls
Flo
Maverick City Music
Wanmor
Lil Durk feat. J. Cole, “All My Life” (WINNER)
Beyoncé feat. Kendrick Lamar, “America Has a Problem (Remix)”
Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice (With Aqua), “Barbie World”
Cardi B feat. Megan Thee Stallion, “Bongos”
¥$, Ye, Ty Dolla $ign feat. Rich The Kid, Playboi Carti, “Carnival”
Lola Brooke feat. Latto & Yung Miami, “Don’t Play With It (Remix)”
Nicki Minaj feat. Lil Uzi Vert, “Everybody”
Usher, Summer Walker & 21 Savage, “Good Good”
Drake feat. Sexyy Red & SZA, “Rich Baby Daddy”
Cardi B
Doja Cat
GloRilla
Ice Spice
Latto
Megan Thee Stallion
Nicki Minaj (WINNER)
Sexyy Red
21 Savage
Burna Boy
Drake
Future
Gunna
J. Cole
Kendrick Lamar (WINNER)
Lil Wayne
41
4Batz
Ayra Starr
Bossman Dlow
Fridayy
October London
Sexyy Red
Tyla (WINNER)
Doja Cat, “Agora Hills”
Lil Durk feat J. Cole, “All My Life”
Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice (With Aqua), “Barbie World”
Cardi B feat. Megan Thee Stallion, “Bongos”
Drake feat. J. Cole, “First Person Shooter”
Usher, Summer Walker & 21 Savage, “Good Good”
Victoria Monét, “On My Mama” (WINNER)
Drake feat. Sexyy Red & SZA, “Rich Baby Daddy”
Benny Boom
Child.
Cole Bennett (WINNER)
Dave Meyers
Janelle Monáe & Alan Ferguson
Offset
Tems
Tyler, The Creator
Shirley Caesar, “Award All of the Glory”
Kirk Franklin, “All Things”
Halle Bailey, “Angel”
CeCe Winans, “Come Jesus Come”
Erica Campbell, Do You Believe in Love?”
Maverick City Music, Naomi Raine & Chandler Moore, “God Problems”
Tems, “Me & U” (WINNER)
Kirk Franklin, “Try Love”
Doja Cat, “Agora Hills”
Lil Durk feat. J. Cole, “All My Life”
Gunna, “Fukumean”
Jack Harlow, “Lovin on Me”
Muni Long, “Made for Me”
Victoria Monét, “On My Mama”
Drake feat. Sexyy Red & SZA, “Rich Baby Daddy”
Chris Brown feat. Davido & Lojay, “Sensational”
Beyoncé, “Texas Hold ‘Em” (WINNER)
Tyla, “Water”
Asake (Africa)
Aya Nakamura (France)
Ayra Starr (Africa)
Bk’ (Brazil)
Cleo Sol (UK)
Focalistic (Africa)
Karol Conká (Brazil)
Raye (UK)
Tiakola (France)
Tyla (Africa) (WINNER)
Bellah (UK)
Cristale (UK)
Duquesa (Brazil)
Holly G (France)
Jungeli (France)
Makhadzi (Africa) (WINNER)
Oruam (Brazil)
Seyi Vibez (Africa)
Tyler Icu (Africa)
Beyoncé, “16 Carriages”
Nicki Minaj feat. Tasha Cobbs Leonard, “Blessings”
Ayra Starr, “Commas”
Flo feat. Missy Elliott, “Fly Girl”
Megan Thee Stallion, “Hiss”
Victoria Monét, “On My Mama” (WINNER)
SZA, “Saturn”
GloRilla, “Yeah Glo!”
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]]>Drake and Nicki Minaj are both in the running for album of the year, with For All the Dogs Scary Hours Edition and Pink Friday 2, respectively. They’ll have to face tough competition in Chris Brown, Gunna, 21 Savage, Usher, Victoria Monét, and Killer Mike to take this trophy home.
Drake has been nominated in an additional six categories – video of the year for both “First Person Shooter” ft. J. Cole and “Rich Baby Daddy” ft. Sexyy Red & SZA, which has also been nominated for viewer’s choice award, plus best male R&B/pop artist and best male hip hop artist.
As for Nicki Minaj, she’s also in the running for the coveted video of the year award with “Barbie World” ft. Ice Spice and Aqua, along with “Agora Hills” by Doja Cat, “All My Life” by Lil Durk and J. Cole, “Bongos” by Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion, and “On My Mama” by Victoria Monét.
The 2024 BET Awards will take place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on June 30. Several performers already joined the lineup, including GloRilla, Latto, Muni Long, Sexyy Red, Shaboozey, and Victoria Monét.
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
11:11, Chris Brown
A Gift & A Curse, Gunna
American Dream, 21 Savage
Coming Home, Usher
For All The Dogs (Scary Hours Edition), Drake
Jaguar Ii, Victoria Monét
Michael, Killer Mike
Pink Friday 2, Nicki Minaj
BEST FEMALE R&B/POP ARTIST
Beyoncé
Coco Jones
Doja Cat
H.E.R.
Muni Long
Sza
Tyla
Victoria Monét
BEST MALE R&B/POP ARTIST
Brent Faiyaz
Bryson Tiller
Burna Boy
Chris Brown
Drake
Fridayy
October London
Usher
BEST GROUP
¥$, Ye, Ty Dolla $Ign
2 Chainz & Lil Wayne
41
Blxst & Bino Rideaux
City Girls
Flo
Maverick City Music
Wanmor
BEST COLLABORATION
All My Life , Lil Durk Feat. J. Cole
America Has A Problem (Remix, Beyoncé Feat. Kendrick Lamar
Barbie World, Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice (With Aqua)
Bongos, Cardi B Feat. Megan Thee Stallion
Carnival, ¥$, Ye, Ty Dolla $Ign Feat. Rich The Kid, Playboi Carti
Don’t Play With It (Remix), Lola Brooke Feat. Latto & Yung Miami
Everybody, Nicki Minaj Feat. Lil Uzi Vert
Good Good, Usher, Summer Walker & 21 Savage
Rich Baby Daddy, Drake Feat. Sexyy Red & Sza
BEST FEMALE HIP HOP ARTIST
Cardi B
Doja Cat
GloRilla
Ice Spice
Latto
Megan Thee Stallion
Nicki Minaj
Sexyy Red
BEST MALE HIP HOP ARTIST
21 Savage
Burna Boy
Drake
Future
Gunna
J. Cole
Kendrick Lamar
Lil Wayne
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Agora Hills, Doja Cat
All My Life, Lil Durk Feat. J. Cole
Barbie World, Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice (With Aqua)
Bongos, Cardi B Feat. Megan Thee Stallion
First Person Shooter, Drake Feat. J. Cole
Good Good, Usher, Summer Walker & 21 Savage
On My Mama, Victoria Monét
Rich Baby Daddy, Drake Feat. Sexyy Red & Sza
VIDEO DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
Benny Boom
Child.
Cole Bennett
Dave Meyers
Janelle Monáe & Alan Ferguson
Offset
Tems
Tyler, The Creator
BEST NEW ARTIST
41
4batz
Ayra Starr
Bossman Dlow
Fridayy
October London
Sexyy Red
Tyla
DR. BOBBY JONES BEST GOSPEL/INSPIRATIONAL AWARD
Award All Of The Glory, Shirley Caesar
All Things, Kirk Franklin
Angel, Halle Bailey
Come Jesus Come, Cece Winans
Do You Believe In Love?, Erica Campbell
God Problems, Maverick City Music, Naomi Raine & Chandler Moore
Me & U, Tems
Try Love, Kirk Franklin
VIEWER’S CHOICE AWARD
Agora Hills, Doja Cat
All My Life, Lil Durk Feat. J. Cole
Gunna, Fukumean
Lovin On Me, Jack Harlow
Made For Me, Muni Long
On My Mama, Victoria Monét
Rich Baby Daddy, Drake Feat. Sexyy Red & Sza
Sensational, Chris Brown Feat. Davido & Lojay
Texas Hold ‘Em, Beyoncé
Water, Tyla
BEST INTERNATIONAL ACT
Asake (Africa)
Aya Nakamura (France)
Ayra Starr (Africa)
Bk’ (Brazil)
Cleo Sol (UK)
Focalistic (Africa)
Karol Conká (Brazil)
Raye (UK)
Tiakola (France)
Tyla (Africa)
VIEWER’S CHOICE: BEST NEW INTERNATIONAL ACT
Bellah (UK)
Cristale (UK)
Duquesa (Brazil)
Holly G (France)
Jungeli (France)
Makhadzi (Africa)
Oruam (Brazil)
Seyi Vibez (Africa)
Tyler Icu (Africa)
BET HER
16 Carriages, Beyoncé
Blessings, Nicki Minaj Feat. Tasha Cobbs Leonard
Commas, Ayra Starr
Fly Girl, Flo Feat. Missy Elliott
Hiss, Megan Thee Stallion
On My Mama, Victoria Monét
Saturn, Sza
Yeah Glo!, GloRilla
BEST MOVIE
American Fiction
Bob Marley: One Love
Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé
Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse
The Book Of Clarence
The Color Purple
The Equalizer 3
The Little Mermaid
BEST ACTOR
Anthony Mackie
Colman Domingo
Damson Idris
Denzel Washington
Donald Glover
Idris Elba
Jeffrey Wright
Lakeith Stanfield
BEST ACTRESS
Angela Bassett
Ayo Edebiri
Coco Jones
Danielle Brooks
Fantasia
Halle Bailey
Issa Rae
Regina King
YOUNGSTARS AWARD
Akira Akbar
Blue Ivy Carter
Demi Singleton
Heiress Diana Harris
Jabria Mccullum
Jalyn Hall
Leah Jeffries
Van Van
SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD
A’ja Wilson
Angel Reese
Coco Gauff
Flau’jae Johnson
Juju Watkins
Naomi Osaka
Sha’carri Richardson
Simone Biles
SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD
Anthony Edwards
Gervonta Davis
Jalen Brunson
Jalen Hurts
Kyrie Irving
Lebron James
Patrick Mahomes
Stephen Curry
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]]>Lamar came into this year’s ceremony with four nods and managed to collect all the awards he was nominated for. He defeated tough competition, including 21 Savage, Burna Boy, Drake, GloRilla, J. Cole, and Lil Uzi Vert to be named hip-hop artist of the year.
He was also named the best live performer and lyricist of the year, in addition to winning the trophy for video director of the year alongside Dave Free.
It was also a big night for Drake and 21 Savage, who picked up two awards by each other’s side, including album of the year with Her Loss. The list of contenders in this category also included Lil Uzi Vert’s Pink Tape, Megan Thee Stallion’s Traumazine, and DJ Khaled’s God Did.
The 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards were broadcast on BET on October 10, a week after being taped, with Fat Joe serving as this year’s host.
Hip Hop Artist of the Year
Kendrick Lamar
Hip Hop Album of the Year
Her Loss – Drake & 21 Savage
Best Hip Hop Video
“Just Wanna Rock” – Lil Uzi Vert
Best Collaboration
“All My Life” – Lil Durk featuring J. Cole
Best Duo/Group
Drake & 21 Savage
Best Live Performer
Kendrick Lamar
Lyricist of the Year
Kendrick Lamar
Video Director of the Year
Dave Free & Kendrick Lamar
DJ of the Year
Metro Boomin
Producer of the Year
Metro Boomin
Song of the Year
“Just Wanna Rock” – Lil Uzi Vert
Best Breakthrough Hip Hop Artist
Ice Spice
Hustler of the Year
50 Cent
Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse
Jay Z – “God Did” (DJ Khaled featuring Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, John Legend & Fridayy)
Impact Track
“All My Life” – Lil Durk featuring J. Cole
Best Hip-Hop Platform
Caresha Please
Best International Flow
Black Sherif (Ghana)
I Am Hip-Hop Award
Marley Marl
Cultural Influence Award
Swizz Beatz & Timbaland
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]]>The list of nominees for album of the year included a total of seven entries, such as Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers by Kendrick Lamar and Her Loss by Drake and 21 Savage. BET voters couldn’t settle on a single winner and decided to honor two amazing albums – Beyoncé’s Renaissance and SZA’s SOS.
The two R&B stars topped the list of winners and both took two more awards home. SZA won trophies for best female R&B/pop artist and video of the year with “Kill Bill”. As for Beyoncé, she won BET Her Award and Viewer’s Choice Award with “Break My Soul”.
Drake came into the ceremony as the most nominated artist with seven nods, but he only took two trophies home – best group alongside 21 Savage and best collaboration for “Wait for U” ft. Future and Tems. It was also a big night for Busta Rhymes, who was honored with a lifetime achievement award during the ceremony.
The 2023 BET Awards took place on June 25 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California.
ALBUM OF THE YEAR (TIE)
SOS – SZA
RENAISSANCE – Beyoncé
BEST COLLABORATION
WAIT FOR U – Future feat. Drake & Tems
BEST FEMALE R&B/POP ARTIST
SZA
BEST MALE R&B/POP ARTIST (TIE)
Chris Brown
Usher
BEST NEW ARTIST
Coco Jones
BEST GROUP
Drake x 21 Savage
BEST FEMALE HIP HOP ARTIST
Latto
BEST MALE HIP HOP ARTIST
Kendrick Lamar
DR. BOBBY JONES BEST GOSPEL/INSPIRATIONAL AWARD
Bless Me – Maverick City Music & Kirk Franklin
BET HER AWARD
Break My Soul – Beyoncé
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Kill Bill – SZA
VIDEO DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
Teyana “Spike Tey” Taylor
BEST MOVIE
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
BEST ACTRESS
Angela Bassett
BEST ACTOR
Damson Idris
YOUNGSTARS AWARD
Marsai Martin
SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR
Angel Reese
SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR
Jalen Hurts
VIEWER’S CHOICE AWARD
Break My Soul – Beyoncé
BEST INTERNATIONAL ACT
Burna Boy
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]]>Drake and 21 Savage scored the nod in the main category with her collaborative album Her Loss, but they’ll have to face some tough competition to take the trophy home. The list of nominees in this category also includes Anyways, Life’s Great by GloRilla, Breezy by Chris Brown, God Did by DJ Khaled, Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers by Kendrick Lamar, Renaissance by Beyoncé, and SOS by SZA.
Drake is also in the running for six more accolades: best male R&B/pop artist and best male hip hop artist, best group, and Viewer’s Choice Award alongside 21 Savage, plus two more nods for collaborating with Future and Tems on “Wait for U”, including best collaboration.
The list of major nominees this year also includes GloRilla with six nods, followed by 21 Savage and Lizzo with five each. The 23rd BET Awards will return to celebrate Black excellence across music, TV, film, and sports on June 25, and the host of the venue is yet to be announced.
Album of the Year
Anyways, Life’s Great, GloRilla
Breezy, Chris Brown
God Did, Dj Khaled
Her Loss, Drake & 21 Savage
Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers, Kendrick Lamar
Renaissance, Beyoncé
SOS, SZA
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
Ari Lennox
Beyoncé
Coco Jones
H.E.R.
Lizzo
SZA
Tems
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
Blxst
Brent Faiyaz
Burna Boy
Chris Brown
Drake
The Weeknd
Usher
Best Group
City Girls
Drake & 21 Savage
Dvsn
Flo
Maverick City Music & Kirk Franklin
Quavo & Takeoff
Wanmor
Best Collaboration
Big Energy (Remix), Latto & Mariah Carey feat. Dj Khaled
Boy’s a Liar Pt. 2, Pinkpantheress & Ice Spice
Call Me Every Day, Chris Brown feat. Wizkid
Can’t Stop Won’t Stop, King Combs feat. Kodak Black
Creepin’, Metro Boomin, The Weeknd & 21 Savage
F.N.F. (Let’s Go), Hitkidd & GloRilla
Tomorrow 2, GloRilla & Cardi B
Wait For U, Future feat. Drake & Tems
Best Female Hip Hop Artist
Cardi B
Coi Leray
GloRilla
Ice Spice
Latto
Megan Thee Stallion
Nicki Minaj
Best Male Hip Hop Artist
21 Savage
Drake
Future
J. Cole
Jack Harlow
Kendrick Lamar
Lil Baby
Video of the Year
We (Warm Embrace) Chris Brown
2 Million Up, Peezy, Jeezy & Real Boston Richey feat. Rob49
About Damn Time, Lizzo
Bad Habit, Steve Lacy
First Class, Jack Harlow
Kill Bill, SZA
Tomorrow 2, GloRilla & Cardi B
Video Director of the Year
A$Ap Rocky For Awge
Benny Boom
Burna Boy
Cole Bennett
Dave Free & Kendrick Lamar
Director X
Teyana “Spike Tey” Taylor
Best New Artist
Ambré
Coco Jones
Doechii
Flo
GloRilla
Ice Spice
Lola Brooke
Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award
Bless Me, Maverick City Music & Kirk Franklin
Finished (Live), Tamela Mann
I’ve Got Joy, Cece Winans
Kingdom, Maverick City Music & Kirk Franklin feat. Naomi Raine & Chandler Moore
New, Tye Tribbett
One Moment From Glory, Yolanda Adams
The Better Benediction (Pt. 2), PJ Morton feat. Lisa Knowles-Smith, Le’andria Johnson, Keke Wyatt, Kierra Sheard & Tasha Cobbs Leonard
Viewer’s Choice Award
About Damn Time, Lizzo
Break My Soul, Beyoncé
First Class, Jack Harlow
Jimmy Cooks, Drake feat. 21 Savage
Kill Bill, SZA
Last Last, Burna Boy
Super Freaky Girl, Nicki Minaj
Wait for U, Future feat. Drake & Tems
Best International Act
Aya Nakamura (France)
Ayra Starr (Nigeria)
Burna Boy (Nigeria)
Central Cee (UK)
Ella Mai (UK)
Ko (South Africa)
L7nnon (Brazil)
Stormzy (UK)
Tiakola (France)
Uncle Waffles (Swaziland)
Viewer’s Choice: Best New International Act
Asake (Nigeria)
Camidoh (Ghana)
Flo (UK)
Libianca (Cameroon)
Maureen (France)
Mc Ryan Sp (Brazil)
Pabi Cooper (South Africa)
Raye (Uk)
Werenoi (France)
Bet Her
About Damn Time, Lizzo
Boy’s a Liar Pt. 2, Pinkpantheress & Ice Spice
Break My Soul, Beyoncé
Her, Megan Thee Stallion
Lift Me Up, Rihanna & Ludwig Göransson
Players, Coi Leray
Special, Lizzo
Best Movie
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Creed 3
Emancipation
Nope
The Woman King
Till
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody
Best Actor
Amin Joseph
Brian Tyree Henry
Damson Idris
Daniel Kaluuya
Demetrius ‘Lil Meech’ Flenory Jr.
Donald Glover
Michael B. Jordan
Best Actress
Angela Bassett
Coco Jones
Janelle James
Janelle Monáe
Keke Palmer
Viola Davis
Zendaya
Youngstars Award
Akira Akbar
Alaya High
Demi Singleton
Genesis Denise
Marsai Martin
Thaddeus J. Mixson
Young Dylan
Sportswoman of the Year Award
Alexis Morris
Allyson Felix
Angel Reese
Candace Parker
Naomi Osaka
Serena Williams
Sha’carri Richardson
Sportsman of the Year Award
Aaron Judge
Bubba Wallace
Gervonta Davis
Jalen Hurts
LeBron James
Patrick Mahomes
Stephen Curry
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]]>Silk Sonic managed to beat tough competition to win the album of the year award with An Evening with Silk Sonic. The list of contenders in this category also included Call Me If You Get Lost by Tyler, the Creator, Certified Lover Boy by Drake, Donda by Kanye West, Planet Her by Doja Cat, Heaux Tales, Mo’ Tales: The Deluxe by Jazmine Sullivan, and Back of My Mind by H.E.R.
Silk Sonic’s song “Smokin’ out the Window” tied for the video of the year with “Family Ties” by Baby Keem and Kendrick Lamar. Anderson .Paak won an individual award for directing this video, and also won the trophy for the best group with Silk Sonic.
Lamar was named the best male hip hop artist, while Megan Thee Stallion won the award for the best female hip hop artist Jazmine Sullivan and The Weeknd picked up trophies for the best female and male R&B/pop artist, respectively.
The 2022 BET Awards returned to the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on June 26, with Taraji P. Henson hosting the festivities.
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
JAZMINE SULLIVAN
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
THE WEEKND
Best Group
BRUNO MARS, ANDERSON .PAAK, SILK SONIC
Best Collaboration
ESSENCE – WIZKID FEAT. JUSTIN BIEBER & TEMS
Best Female Hip Hop Artist
MEGAN THEE STALLION
Best Male Hip Hop Artist
KENDRICK LAMAR
Video of the Year
SMOKIN OUT THE WINDOW – BRUNO MARS, ANDERSON .PAAK, SILK SONIC
Video Director of the Year
ANDERSON .PAAK A.K.A. DIRECTOR .PAAK
Best New Artist
LATTO
Album of the Year
AN EVENING WITH SILK SONIC, BRUNO MARS, ANDERSON.PAAK, SILK SONIC
Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award
WE WIN, LIL BABY X, KIRK FRANKLIN
BET Her
GOOD MORNING GORGEOUS, MARY J. BLIGE
Best International Act
TEMS (NIGERIA)
Best Movie
KING RICHARD
Best Actor
WILL SMITH, KING RICHARD
Best Actress
ZENDAYA, EUPHORIA | SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME
YoungStars Award
MARSAI MARTIN
Sportswoman of the Year Award
NAOMI OSAKA
Sportsman of the Year Award
STEPHEN CURRY
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]]>The “Need to Know” singer is one of the artists in the running for the night’s main award – album of the year. The list of nominees in this category also includes Call Me If You Get Lost by Tyler, The Creator, Certified Lover Boy by Drake, Donda by Kanye West, Heaux Tales, Mo’ Tales: The Deluxe by Jazmine Sullivan, An Evening With Silk Sonic by Silk Sonic, and Back Of My Mind by H.E.R.
As for the rest of her nominations, she could also win awards for the best female R&B/pop artist, best female hip hop artist, BET Her with “Woman”, best collaboration and best music video with “Kiss Me More” featuring SZA.
Doja Cat is closely followed by Drake, Ari Lenox, Lil Baby, and Chlöe with four nominations each. The list of major contenders also includes Silk Sonic, Jazmine Sullivan, Mary J. Blige, Kanye West, and H.E.R. with three nods each.
The 2022 BET Awards are being held on June 26 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, with Taraji P. Henson hosting the ceremony.
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
Ari Lennox
Chlöe
Doja Cat
H.E.R.
Jazmine Sullivan
Mary J. Blige
Summer Walker
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
Blxst
Chris Brown
Givēon
Lucky Daye
The Weeknd
Wizkid
Yung Bleu
Best Group
Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak)
Chlöe X Halle
City Girls
Lil Baby & Lil Durk
Migos
Young Dolph & Key Glock
Best Collaboration
Essence
Wizkid Feat. Justin Bieber & Tems
Every Chance I Get
DJ Khaled Feat. Lil Baby & Lil Durk
Family Ties
Baby Keem & Kendrick Lamar
Kiss Me More
Doja Cat Feat. Sza
Way 2 Sexy
Drake Feat. Future & Young Thug
Whole Lotta Money (Remix)
Bia Feat. Nicki Minaj
Best Female Hip Hop Artist
Cardi B
Doja Cat
Latto
Megan Thee Stallion
Nicki Minaj
Saweetie
Best Male Hip Hop Artist
Drake
Future
J. Cole
Jack Harlow
Kanye West
Kendrick Lamar
Lil Baby
Video of the Year
Family Ties
Baby Keem & Kendrick Lamar
Have Mercy
Chlöe
Kiss Me More
Doja Cat Feat. Sza
Pressure
Ari Lennox
Smokin Out The Window
Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic
Way 2 Sexy
Drake Feat. Future & Young Thug
Video Director of the Year
Anderson .Paak aka Director .Paak
Benny Boom
Beyoncé & Dikayl Rimmasch
Director X
Hype Williams
Missy Elliott
Best New Artist
Baby Keem
Benny the Butcher
Latto
Muni Long
Tems
Yung Bleu
Album of the Year
An Evening With Silk Sonic
Bruno Mars, Anderson.Paak, Silk Sonic
Back Of My Mind
H.E.R.
Call Me If You Get Lost
Tyler, The Creator
Certified Lover Boy
Drake
Donda
Kanye West
Heaux Tales, Mo’ Tales: The Deluxe
Jazmine Sullivan
Planet Her
Doja Cat
Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award
All in Your Hands
Marvin Sapp
Come to Life
Kanye West
Grace
Kelly Price
Hallelujah
Fred Hammond
Hold Us Together (Hope Mix)
H.E.R. & Tauren Wells
Jireh
Elevation Worship & Maverick City Music
We Win
Lil Baby X Kirk Franklin
BET Her
Best Of Me (Originals)
Alicia Keys
Good Morning Gorgeous
Mary J. Blige
Have Mercy
Chlöe
Pressure
Ari Lennox
Roster
Jazmine Sullivan
Unloyal
Summer Walker & Ari Lennox
Woman
Doja Cat
Best International Act
Dave (UK)
Dinos (France)
Fally Ipupa (DRC)
Fireboy Dml (Nigeria)
Little Simz (UK)
Ludmilla (Brazil)
Major League Djz (South Africa)
Tayc (France)
Tems (Nigeria)
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]]>Here are the winners in the music categories.
21 Savage featuring J. Cole, “A Lot”
Cardi B, “Money”
Cardi B and Bruno Mars, “Please Me”
Childish Gambino, “This Is America”
Drake, “Nice for What”
The Carters, “Apes**t”
Beyoncé
Ella Mai
H.E.R.
Solange
SZA
Teyana Taylor
Anderson .Paak
Bruno Mars
Childish Gambino
Chris Brown
John Legend
Khalid
Cardi B
Kash Doll
Lizzo
Megan Thee Stallion
Nicki Minaj
Remy Ma
21 Savage
Drake
J. Cole
Meek Mill
Nipsey Hussle
Travis Scott
Blueface
City Girls
Juice WRLD
Lil Baby
Queen Naija
Chloe x Halle
City Girls
Lil Baby and Gunna
Migos
The Carters
21 Savage featuring J. Cole, “A Lot”
Cardi B and Bruno Mars, “Please Me”
Cardi B featuring J Balvin and Bad Bunny, “I Like It”
H.E.R. featuring Bryson Tiller, “Could’ve Been”
Travis Scott featuring Drake, “Sicko Mode”
Tyga featuring Offset, “Taste”
Cardi B, “Invasion of Privacy”
Ella Mai, “Ella Mai”
Meek Mill, “Championships”
The Carters, “Everything Is Love”
Travis Scott, “Astroworld”
Cardi B featuring J Balvin and Bad Bunny, “I Like It”
Childish Gambino, “This Is America”
Drake, “In My Feelings”
Ella Mai, “Trip”
J. Cole, “Middle Child”
Travis Scott featuring Drake, “Sicko Mode”
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]]>Killer Mike’s Michael was one of the contenders for album of the year along with the likes of Jaguar II by Victoria Monét, Coming Home by Usher, Pink Friday 2 by Nicki Minaj, For All the Dogs Scary Hours Edition by Drake, and eventually defeated them all to take the biggest award of the night home.
Despite losing the album of the year award, Victoria Monét still emerged as one of the BET Awards’ biggest winners and walked away with the coveted video of the year award for “On My Mama”. She defeated tough competition in “Bongos” by Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion, “Agora Hills” by Doja Cat, “Barbie World” by Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice, and “First Person Shooter” by Drake and J. Cole, among others. This song also won her BET Her Award.
Tyla was named the best new artist and best international act, winning two trophies. It was also Usher’s night to shine and he attended the ceremony as this year’s recipient of Lifetime Achievement Award, in addition to being named best male R&B/pop artist.
The 2024 BET Awards took place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California on June 30, with Taraji P. Henson returning as a host.
Chris Brown, 11:11
Gunna, A Gift & A Curse
21 Savage, American Dream
Usher, Coming Home
Drake, For All the Dogs (Scary Hours Edition)
Victoria Monét, Jaguar II
Killer Mike, Michael (WINNER)
Nicki Minaj, Pink Friday 2
Beyoncé
Coco Jones
Doja Cat
H.E.R.
Muni Long
SZA (WINNER)
Tyla
Victoria Monét
Brent Faiyaz
Bryson Tiller
Burna Boy
Chris Brown
Drake
Fridayy
October London
Usher (WINNER)
¥$, Ye, Ty Dolla $ign (WINNER)
2 Chainz & Lil Wayne
41
Blxst & Bino Rideaux
City Girls
Flo
Maverick City Music
Wanmor
Lil Durk feat. J. Cole, “All My Life” (WINNER)
Beyoncé feat. Kendrick Lamar, “America Has a Problem (Remix)”
Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice (With Aqua), “Barbie World”
Cardi B feat. Megan Thee Stallion, “Bongos”
¥$, Ye, Ty Dolla $ign feat. Rich The Kid, Playboi Carti, “Carnival”
Lola Brooke feat. Latto & Yung Miami, “Don’t Play With It (Remix)”
Nicki Minaj feat. Lil Uzi Vert, “Everybody”
Usher, Summer Walker & 21 Savage, “Good Good”
Drake feat. Sexyy Red & SZA, “Rich Baby Daddy”
Cardi B
Doja Cat
GloRilla
Ice Spice
Latto
Megan Thee Stallion
Nicki Minaj (WINNER)
Sexyy Red
21 Savage
Burna Boy
Drake
Future
Gunna
J. Cole
Kendrick Lamar (WINNER)
Lil Wayne
41
4Batz
Ayra Starr
Bossman Dlow
Fridayy
October London
Sexyy Red
Tyla (WINNER)
Doja Cat, “Agora Hills”
Lil Durk feat J. Cole, “All My Life”
Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice (With Aqua), “Barbie World”
Cardi B feat. Megan Thee Stallion, “Bongos”
Drake feat. J. Cole, “First Person Shooter”
Usher, Summer Walker & 21 Savage, “Good Good”
Victoria Monét, “On My Mama” (WINNER)
Drake feat. Sexyy Red & SZA, “Rich Baby Daddy”
Benny Boom
Child.
Cole Bennett (WINNER)
Dave Meyers
Janelle Monáe & Alan Ferguson
Offset
Tems
Tyler, The Creator
Shirley Caesar, “Award All of the Glory”
Kirk Franklin, “All Things”
Halle Bailey, “Angel”
CeCe Winans, “Come Jesus Come”
Erica Campbell, Do You Believe in Love?”
Maverick City Music, Naomi Raine & Chandler Moore, “God Problems”
Tems, “Me & U” (WINNER)
Kirk Franklin, “Try Love”
Doja Cat, “Agora Hills”
Lil Durk feat. J. Cole, “All My Life”
Gunna, “Fukumean”
Jack Harlow, “Lovin on Me”
Muni Long, “Made for Me”
Victoria Monét, “On My Mama”
Drake feat. Sexyy Red & SZA, “Rich Baby Daddy”
Chris Brown feat. Davido & Lojay, “Sensational”
Beyoncé, “Texas Hold ‘Em” (WINNER)
Tyla, “Water”
Asake (Africa)
Aya Nakamura (France)
Ayra Starr (Africa)
Bk’ (Brazil)
Cleo Sol (UK)
Focalistic (Africa)
Karol Conká (Brazil)
Raye (UK)
Tiakola (France)
Tyla (Africa) (WINNER)
Bellah (UK)
Cristale (UK)
Duquesa (Brazil)
Holly G (France)
Jungeli (France)
Makhadzi (Africa) (WINNER)
Oruam (Brazil)
Seyi Vibez (Africa)
Tyler Icu (Africa)
Beyoncé, “16 Carriages”
Nicki Minaj feat. Tasha Cobbs Leonard, “Blessings”
Ayra Starr, “Commas”
Flo feat. Missy Elliott, “Fly Girl”
Megan Thee Stallion, “Hiss”
Victoria Monét, “On My Mama” (WINNER)
SZA, “Saturn”
GloRilla, “Yeah Glo!”
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]]>Drake and Nicki Minaj are both in the running for album of the year, with For All the Dogs Scary Hours Edition and Pink Friday 2, respectively. They’ll have to face tough competition in Chris Brown, Gunna, 21 Savage, Usher, Victoria Monét, and Killer Mike to take this trophy home.
Drake has been nominated in an additional six categories – video of the year for both “First Person Shooter” ft. J. Cole and “Rich Baby Daddy” ft. Sexyy Red & SZA, which has also been nominated for viewer’s choice award, plus best male R&B/pop artist and best male hip hop artist.
As for Nicki Minaj, she’s also in the running for the coveted video of the year award with “Barbie World” ft. Ice Spice and Aqua, along with “Agora Hills” by Doja Cat, “All My Life” by Lil Durk and J. Cole, “Bongos” by Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion, and “On My Mama” by Victoria Monét.
The 2024 BET Awards will take place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on June 30. Several performers already joined the lineup, including GloRilla, Latto, Muni Long, Sexyy Red, Shaboozey, and Victoria Monét.
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
11:11, Chris Brown
A Gift & A Curse, Gunna
American Dream, 21 Savage
Coming Home, Usher
For All The Dogs (Scary Hours Edition), Drake
Jaguar Ii, Victoria Monét
Michael, Killer Mike
Pink Friday 2, Nicki Minaj
BEST FEMALE R&B/POP ARTIST
Beyoncé
Coco Jones
Doja Cat
H.E.R.
Muni Long
Sza
Tyla
Victoria Monét
BEST MALE R&B/POP ARTIST
Brent Faiyaz
Bryson Tiller
Burna Boy
Chris Brown
Drake
Fridayy
October London
Usher
BEST GROUP
¥$, Ye, Ty Dolla $Ign
2 Chainz & Lil Wayne
41
Blxst & Bino Rideaux
City Girls
Flo
Maverick City Music
Wanmor
BEST COLLABORATION
All My Life , Lil Durk Feat. J. Cole
America Has A Problem (Remix, Beyoncé Feat. Kendrick Lamar
Barbie World, Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice (With Aqua)
Bongos, Cardi B Feat. Megan Thee Stallion
Carnival, ¥$, Ye, Ty Dolla $Ign Feat. Rich The Kid, Playboi Carti
Don’t Play With It (Remix), Lola Brooke Feat. Latto & Yung Miami
Everybody, Nicki Minaj Feat. Lil Uzi Vert
Good Good, Usher, Summer Walker & 21 Savage
Rich Baby Daddy, Drake Feat. Sexyy Red & Sza
BEST FEMALE HIP HOP ARTIST
Cardi B
Doja Cat
GloRilla
Ice Spice
Latto
Megan Thee Stallion
Nicki Minaj
Sexyy Red
BEST MALE HIP HOP ARTIST
21 Savage
Burna Boy
Drake
Future
Gunna
J. Cole
Kendrick Lamar
Lil Wayne
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Agora Hills, Doja Cat
All My Life, Lil Durk Feat. J. Cole
Barbie World, Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice (With Aqua)
Bongos, Cardi B Feat. Megan Thee Stallion
First Person Shooter, Drake Feat. J. Cole
Good Good, Usher, Summer Walker & 21 Savage
On My Mama, Victoria Monét
Rich Baby Daddy, Drake Feat. Sexyy Red & Sza
VIDEO DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
Benny Boom
Child.
Cole Bennett
Dave Meyers
Janelle Monáe & Alan Ferguson
Offset
Tems
Tyler, The Creator
BEST NEW ARTIST
41
4batz
Ayra Starr
Bossman Dlow
Fridayy
October London
Sexyy Red
Tyla
DR. BOBBY JONES BEST GOSPEL/INSPIRATIONAL AWARD
Award All Of The Glory, Shirley Caesar
All Things, Kirk Franklin
Angel, Halle Bailey
Come Jesus Come, Cece Winans
Do You Believe In Love?, Erica Campbell
God Problems, Maverick City Music, Naomi Raine & Chandler Moore
Me & U, Tems
Try Love, Kirk Franklin
VIEWER’S CHOICE AWARD
Agora Hills, Doja Cat
All My Life, Lil Durk Feat. J. Cole
Gunna, Fukumean
Lovin On Me, Jack Harlow
Made For Me, Muni Long
On My Mama, Victoria Monét
Rich Baby Daddy, Drake Feat. Sexyy Red & Sza
Sensational, Chris Brown Feat. Davido & Lojay
Texas Hold ‘Em, Beyoncé
Water, Tyla
BEST INTERNATIONAL ACT
Asake (Africa)
Aya Nakamura (France)
Ayra Starr (Africa)
Bk’ (Brazil)
Cleo Sol (UK)
Focalistic (Africa)
Karol Conká (Brazil)
Raye (UK)
Tiakola (France)
Tyla (Africa)
VIEWER’S CHOICE: BEST NEW INTERNATIONAL ACT
Bellah (UK)
Cristale (UK)
Duquesa (Brazil)
Holly G (France)
Jungeli (France)
Makhadzi (Africa)
Oruam (Brazil)
Seyi Vibez (Africa)
Tyler Icu (Africa)
BET HER
16 Carriages, Beyoncé
Blessings, Nicki Minaj Feat. Tasha Cobbs Leonard
Commas, Ayra Starr
Fly Girl, Flo Feat. Missy Elliott
Hiss, Megan Thee Stallion
On My Mama, Victoria Monét
Saturn, Sza
Yeah Glo!, GloRilla
BEST MOVIE
American Fiction
Bob Marley: One Love
Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé
Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse
The Book Of Clarence
The Color Purple
The Equalizer 3
The Little Mermaid
BEST ACTOR
Anthony Mackie
Colman Domingo
Damson Idris
Denzel Washington
Donald Glover
Idris Elba
Jeffrey Wright
Lakeith Stanfield
BEST ACTRESS
Angela Bassett
Ayo Edebiri
Coco Jones
Danielle Brooks
Fantasia
Halle Bailey
Issa Rae
Regina King
YOUNGSTARS AWARD
Akira Akbar
Blue Ivy Carter
Demi Singleton
Heiress Diana Harris
Jabria Mccullum
Jalyn Hall
Leah Jeffries
Van Van
SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD
A’ja Wilson
Angel Reese
Coco Gauff
Flau’jae Johnson
Juju Watkins
Naomi Osaka
Sha’carri Richardson
Simone Biles
SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD
Anthony Edwards
Gervonta Davis
Jalen Brunson
Jalen Hurts
Kyrie Irving
Lebron James
Patrick Mahomes
Stephen Curry
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]]>Lamar came into this year’s ceremony with four nods and managed to collect all the awards he was nominated for. He defeated tough competition, including 21 Savage, Burna Boy, Drake, GloRilla, J. Cole, and Lil Uzi Vert to be named hip-hop artist of the year.
He was also named the best live performer and lyricist of the year, in addition to winning the trophy for video director of the year alongside Dave Free.
It was also a big night for Drake and 21 Savage, who picked up two awards by each other’s side, including album of the year with Her Loss. The list of contenders in this category also included Lil Uzi Vert’s Pink Tape, Megan Thee Stallion’s Traumazine, and DJ Khaled’s God Did.
The 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards were broadcast on BET on October 10, a week after being taped, with Fat Joe serving as this year’s host.
Hip Hop Artist of the Year
Kendrick Lamar
Hip Hop Album of the Year
Her Loss – Drake & 21 Savage
Best Hip Hop Video
“Just Wanna Rock” – Lil Uzi Vert
Best Collaboration
“All My Life” – Lil Durk featuring J. Cole
Best Duo/Group
Drake & 21 Savage
Best Live Performer
Kendrick Lamar
Lyricist of the Year
Kendrick Lamar
Video Director of the Year
Dave Free & Kendrick Lamar
DJ of the Year
Metro Boomin
Producer of the Year
Metro Boomin
Song of the Year
“Just Wanna Rock” – Lil Uzi Vert
Best Breakthrough Hip Hop Artist
Ice Spice
Hustler of the Year
50 Cent
Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse
Jay Z – “God Did” (DJ Khaled featuring Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, John Legend & Fridayy)
Impact Track
“All My Life” – Lil Durk featuring J. Cole
Best Hip-Hop Platform
Caresha Please
Best International Flow
Black Sherif (Ghana)
I Am Hip-Hop Award
Marley Marl
Cultural Influence Award
Swizz Beatz & Timbaland
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]]>The list of nominees for album of the year included a total of seven entries, such as Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers by Kendrick Lamar and Her Loss by Drake and 21 Savage. BET voters couldn’t settle on a single winner and decided to honor two amazing albums – Beyoncé’s Renaissance and SZA’s SOS.
The two R&B stars topped the list of winners and both took two more awards home. SZA won trophies for best female R&B/pop artist and video of the year with “Kill Bill”. As for Beyoncé, she won BET Her Award and Viewer’s Choice Award with “Break My Soul”.
Drake came into the ceremony as the most nominated artist with seven nods, but he only took two trophies home – best group alongside 21 Savage and best collaboration for “Wait for U” ft. Future and Tems. It was also a big night for Busta Rhymes, who was honored with a lifetime achievement award during the ceremony.
The 2023 BET Awards took place on June 25 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California.
ALBUM OF THE YEAR (TIE)
SOS – SZA
RENAISSANCE – Beyoncé
BEST COLLABORATION
WAIT FOR U – Future feat. Drake & Tems
BEST FEMALE R&B/POP ARTIST
SZA
BEST MALE R&B/POP ARTIST (TIE)
Chris Brown
Usher
BEST NEW ARTIST
Coco Jones
BEST GROUP
Drake x 21 Savage
BEST FEMALE HIP HOP ARTIST
Latto
BEST MALE HIP HOP ARTIST
Kendrick Lamar
DR. BOBBY JONES BEST GOSPEL/INSPIRATIONAL AWARD
Bless Me – Maverick City Music & Kirk Franklin
BET HER AWARD
Break My Soul – Beyoncé
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Kill Bill – SZA
VIDEO DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
Teyana “Spike Tey” Taylor
BEST MOVIE
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
BEST ACTRESS
Angela Bassett
BEST ACTOR
Damson Idris
YOUNGSTARS AWARD
Marsai Martin
SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR
Angel Reese
SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR
Jalen Hurts
VIEWER’S CHOICE AWARD
Break My Soul – Beyoncé
BEST INTERNATIONAL ACT
Burna Boy
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]]>Drake and 21 Savage scored the nod in the main category with her collaborative album Her Loss, but they’ll have to face some tough competition to take the trophy home. The list of nominees in this category also includes Anyways, Life’s Great by GloRilla, Breezy by Chris Brown, God Did by DJ Khaled, Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers by Kendrick Lamar, Renaissance by Beyoncé, and SOS by SZA.
Drake is also in the running for six more accolades: best male R&B/pop artist and best male hip hop artist, best group, and Viewer’s Choice Award alongside 21 Savage, plus two more nods for collaborating with Future and Tems on “Wait for U”, including best collaboration.
The list of major nominees this year also includes GloRilla with six nods, followed by 21 Savage and Lizzo with five each. The 23rd BET Awards will return to celebrate Black excellence across music, TV, film, and sports on June 25, and the host of the venue is yet to be announced.
Album of the Year
Anyways, Life’s Great, GloRilla
Breezy, Chris Brown
God Did, Dj Khaled
Her Loss, Drake & 21 Savage
Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers, Kendrick Lamar
Renaissance, Beyoncé
SOS, SZA
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
Ari Lennox
Beyoncé
Coco Jones
H.E.R.
Lizzo
SZA
Tems
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
Blxst
Brent Faiyaz
Burna Boy
Chris Brown
Drake
The Weeknd
Usher
Best Group
City Girls
Drake & 21 Savage
Dvsn
Flo
Maverick City Music & Kirk Franklin
Quavo & Takeoff
Wanmor
Best Collaboration
Big Energy (Remix), Latto & Mariah Carey feat. Dj Khaled
Boy’s a Liar Pt. 2, Pinkpantheress & Ice Spice
Call Me Every Day, Chris Brown feat. Wizkid
Can’t Stop Won’t Stop, King Combs feat. Kodak Black
Creepin’, Metro Boomin, The Weeknd & 21 Savage
F.N.F. (Let’s Go), Hitkidd & GloRilla
Tomorrow 2, GloRilla & Cardi B
Wait For U, Future feat. Drake & Tems
Best Female Hip Hop Artist
Cardi B
Coi Leray
GloRilla
Ice Spice
Latto
Megan Thee Stallion
Nicki Minaj
Best Male Hip Hop Artist
21 Savage
Drake
Future
J. Cole
Jack Harlow
Kendrick Lamar
Lil Baby
Video of the Year
We (Warm Embrace) Chris Brown
2 Million Up, Peezy, Jeezy & Real Boston Richey feat. Rob49
About Damn Time, Lizzo
Bad Habit, Steve Lacy
First Class, Jack Harlow
Kill Bill, SZA
Tomorrow 2, GloRilla & Cardi B
Video Director of the Year
A$Ap Rocky For Awge
Benny Boom
Burna Boy
Cole Bennett
Dave Free & Kendrick Lamar
Director X
Teyana “Spike Tey” Taylor
Best New Artist
Ambré
Coco Jones
Doechii
Flo
GloRilla
Ice Spice
Lola Brooke
Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award
Bless Me, Maverick City Music & Kirk Franklin
Finished (Live), Tamela Mann
I’ve Got Joy, Cece Winans
Kingdom, Maverick City Music & Kirk Franklin feat. Naomi Raine & Chandler Moore
New, Tye Tribbett
One Moment From Glory, Yolanda Adams
The Better Benediction (Pt. 2), PJ Morton feat. Lisa Knowles-Smith, Le’andria Johnson, Keke Wyatt, Kierra Sheard & Tasha Cobbs Leonard
Viewer’s Choice Award
About Damn Time, Lizzo
Break My Soul, Beyoncé
First Class, Jack Harlow
Jimmy Cooks, Drake feat. 21 Savage
Kill Bill, SZA
Last Last, Burna Boy
Super Freaky Girl, Nicki Minaj
Wait for U, Future feat. Drake & Tems
Best International Act
Aya Nakamura (France)
Ayra Starr (Nigeria)
Burna Boy (Nigeria)
Central Cee (UK)
Ella Mai (UK)
Ko (South Africa)
L7nnon (Brazil)
Stormzy (UK)
Tiakola (France)
Uncle Waffles (Swaziland)
Viewer’s Choice: Best New International Act
Asake (Nigeria)
Camidoh (Ghana)
Flo (UK)
Libianca (Cameroon)
Maureen (France)
Mc Ryan Sp (Brazil)
Pabi Cooper (South Africa)
Raye (Uk)
Werenoi (France)
Bet Her
About Damn Time, Lizzo
Boy’s a Liar Pt. 2, Pinkpantheress & Ice Spice
Break My Soul, Beyoncé
Her, Megan Thee Stallion
Lift Me Up, Rihanna & Ludwig Göransson
Players, Coi Leray
Special, Lizzo
Best Movie
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Creed 3
Emancipation
Nope
The Woman King
Till
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody
Best Actor
Amin Joseph
Brian Tyree Henry
Damson Idris
Daniel Kaluuya
Demetrius ‘Lil Meech’ Flenory Jr.
Donald Glover
Michael B. Jordan
Best Actress
Angela Bassett
Coco Jones
Janelle James
Janelle Monáe
Keke Palmer
Viola Davis
Zendaya
Youngstars Award
Akira Akbar
Alaya High
Demi Singleton
Genesis Denise
Marsai Martin
Thaddeus J. Mixson
Young Dylan
Sportswoman of the Year Award
Alexis Morris
Allyson Felix
Angel Reese
Candace Parker
Naomi Osaka
Serena Williams
Sha’carri Richardson
Sportsman of the Year Award
Aaron Judge
Bubba Wallace
Gervonta Davis
Jalen Hurts
LeBron James
Patrick Mahomes
Stephen Curry
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]]>Silk Sonic managed to beat tough competition to win the album of the year award with An Evening with Silk Sonic. The list of contenders in this category also included Call Me If You Get Lost by Tyler, the Creator, Certified Lover Boy by Drake, Donda by Kanye West, Planet Her by Doja Cat, Heaux Tales, Mo’ Tales: The Deluxe by Jazmine Sullivan, and Back of My Mind by H.E.R.
Silk Sonic’s song “Smokin’ out the Window” tied for the video of the year with “Family Ties” by Baby Keem and Kendrick Lamar. Anderson .Paak won an individual award for directing this video, and also won the trophy for the best group with Silk Sonic.
Lamar was named the best male hip hop artist, while Megan Thee Stallion won the award for the best female hip hop artist Jazmine Sullivan and The Weeknd picked up trophies for the best female and male R&B/pop artist, respectively.
The 2022 BET Awards returned to the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on June 26, with Taraji P. Henson hosting the festivities.
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
JAZMINE SULLIVAN
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
THE WEEKND
Best Group
BRUNO MARS, ANDERSON .PAAK, SILK SONIC
Best Collaboration
ESSENCE – WIZKID FEAT. JUSTIN BIEBER & TEMS
Best Female Hip Hop Artist
MEGAN THEE STALLION
Best Male Hip Hop Artist
KENDRICK LAMAR
Video of the Year
SMOKIN OUT THE WINDOW – BRUNO MARS, ANDERSON .PAAK, SILK SONIC
Video Director of the Year
ANDERSON .PAAK A.K.A. DIRECTOR .PAAK
Best New Artist
LATTO
Album of the Year
AN EVENING WITH SILK SONIC, BRUNO MARS, ANDERSON.PAAK, SILK SONIC
Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award
WE WIN, LIL BABY X, KIRK FRANKLIN
BET Her
GOOD MORNING GORGEOUS, MARY J. BLIGE
Best International Act
TEMS (NIGERIA)
Best Movie
KING RICHARD
Best Actor
WILL SMITH, KING RICHARD
Best Actress
ZENDAYA, EUPHORIA | SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME
YoungStars Award
MARSAI MARTIN
Sportswoman of the Year Award
NAOMI OSAKA
Sportsman of the Year Award
STEPHEN CURRY
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]]>The “Need to Know” singer is one of the artists in the running for the night’s main award – album of the year. The list of nominees in this category also includes Call Me If You Get Lost by Tyler, The Creator, Certified Lover Boy by Drake, Donda by Kanye West, Heaux Tales, Mo’ Tales: The Deluxe by Jazmine Sullivan, An Evening With Silk Sonic by Silk Sonic, and Back Of My Mind by H.E.R.
As for the rest of her nominations, she could also win awards for the best female R&B/pop artist, best female hip hop artist, BET Her with “Woman”, best collaboration and best music video with “Kiss Me More” featuring SZA.
Doja Cat is closely followed by Drake, Ari Lenox, Lil Baby, and Chlöe with four nominations each. The list of major contenders also includes Silk Sonic, Jazmine Sullivan, Mary J. Blige, Kanye West, and H.E.R. with three nods each.
The 2022 BET Awards are being held on June 26 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, with Taraji P. Henson hosting the ceremony.
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
Ari Lennox
Chlöe
Doja Cat
H.E.R.
Jazmine Sullivan
Mary J. Blige
Summer Walker
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
Blxst
Chris Brown
Givēon
Lucky Daye
The Weeknd
Wizkid
Yung Bleu
Best Group
Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak)
Chlöe X Halle
City Girls
Lil Baby & Lil Durk
Migos
Young Dolph & Key Glock
Best Collaboration
Essence
Wizkid Feat. Justin Bieber & Tems
Every Chance I Get
DJ Khaled Feat. Lil Baby & Lil Durk
Family Ties
Baby Keem & Kendrick Lamar
Kiss Me More
Doja Cat Feat. Sza
Way 2 Sexy
Drake Feat. Future & Young Thug
Whole Lotta Money (Remix)
Bia Feat. Nicki Minaj
Best Female Hip Hop Artist
Cardi B
Doja Cat
Latto
Megan Thee Stallion
Nicki Minaj
Saweetie
Best Male Hip Hop Artist
Drake
Future
J. Cole
Jack Harlow
Kanye West
Kendrick Lamar
Lil Baby
Video of the Year
Family Ties
Baby Keem & Kendrick Lamar
Have Mercy
Chlöe
Kiss Me More
Doja Cat Feat. Sza
Pressure
Ari Lennox
Smokin Out The Window
Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic
Way 2 Sexy
Drake Feat. Future & Young Thug
Video Director of the Year
Anderson .Paak aka Director .Paak
Benny Boom
Beyoncé & Dikayl Rimmasch
Director X
Hype Williams
Missy Elliott
Best New Artist
Baby Keem
Benny the Butcher
Latto
Muni Long
Tems
Yung Bleu
Album of the Year
An Evening With Silk Sonic
Bruno Mars, Anderson.Paak, Silk Sonic
Back Of My Mind
H.E.R.
Call Me If You Get Lost
Tyler, The Creator
Certified Lover Boy
Drake
Donda
Kanye West
Heaux Tales, Mo’ Tales: The Deluxe
Jazmine Sullivan
Planet Her
Doja Cat
Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award
All in Your Hands
Marvin Sapp
Come to Life
Kanye West
Grace
Kelly Price
Hallelujah
Fred Hammond
Hold Us Together (Hope Mix)
H.E.R. & Tauren Wells
Jireh
Elevation Worship & Maverick City Music
We Win
Lil Baby X Kirk Franklin
BET Her
Best Of Me (Originals)
Alicia Keys
Good Morning Gorgeous
Mary J. Blige
Have Mercy
Chlöe
Pressure
Ari Lennox
Roster
Jazmine Sullivan
Unloyal
Summer Walker & Ari Lennox
Woman
Doja Cat
Best International Act
Dave (UK)
Dinos (France)
Fally Ipupa (DRC)
Fireboy Dml (Nigeria)
Little Simz (UK)
Ludmilla (Brazil)
Major League Djz (South Africa)
Tayc (France)
Tems (Nigeria)
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21 Savage featuring J. Cole, “A Lot”
Cardi B, “Money”
Cardi B and Bruno Mars, “Please Me”
Childish Gambino, “This Is America”
Drake, “Nice for What”
The Carters, “Apes**t”
Beyoncé
Ella Mai
H.E.R.
Solange
SZA
Teyana Taylor
Anderson .Paak
Bruno Mars
Childish Gambino
Chris Brown
John Legend
Khalid
Cardi B
Kash Doll
Lizzo
Megan Thee Stallion
Nicki Minaj
Remy Ma
21 Savage
Drake
J. Cole
Meek Mill
Nipsey Hussle
Travis Scott
Blueface
City Girls
Juice WRLD
Lil Baby
Queen Naija
Chloe x Halle
City Girls
Lil Baby and Gunna
Migos
The Carters
21 Savage featuring J. Cole, “A Lot”
Cardi B and Bruno Mars, “Please Me”
Cardi B featuring J Balvin and Bad Bunny, “I Like It”
H.E.R. featuring Bryson Tiller, “Could’ve Been”
Travis Scott featuring Drake, “Sicko Mode”
Tyga featuring Offset, “Taste”
Cardi B, “Invasion of Privacy”
Ella Mai, “Ella Mai”
Meek Mill, “Championships”
The Carters, “Everything Is Love”
Travis Scott, “Astroworld”
Cardi B featuring J Balvin and Bad Bunny, “I Like It”
Childish Gambino, “This Is America”
Drake, “In My Feelings”
Ella Mai, “Trip”
J. Cole, “Middle Child”
Travis Scott featuring Drake, “Sicko Mode”
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