() — The BET Awards, which celebrate black excellence in music, culture and sports, were handed out on Sunday.
Lizzo opened the show, hosted by Taraji P. Henson, with a sparkling rendition of her latest hit, “About Damn Time.”
Several of the award’s presenters, performers and winners called for action after the US Supreme Court’s decision to strike down abortion regulations on Friday
However, there were also moments of joy. Brandy did a surprise performance with Jack Harlow, and Mariah Carey hit some impressive high notes in a surprise performance with Latto.
Sean “Diddy” Combs received a lifetime achievement award. It was celebrated by a host of fellow artists and former collaborators such as Mary J. Blige and Kanye West.
Will Smith, who sparked controversy at the Academy Awards by slapping Chris Rock onstage shortly before winning the best actor Oscar, won the BET award for best actor on Sunday.
Below is a complete list of nominees and winners.
BEST R&B/POP FEMALE ARTIST
Ari Lennox
Chloe
Doja Cat
HER
Jazmine Sullivan *WINNER
Mary J Blige
Summer Walker
BEST MALE R&B/POP ARTIST
Blxst
Chris Brown
giveon
lucky daye
The Weeknd *WINNER
Wizkid
yung blue
BEST GROUP
Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak) *WINNER
Chloe X Halle
City Girls
Lil Baby & Lil Durk
migos
Young Dolph & Key Glock
BEST COLLABORATION
Wizkid feat. Justin Bieber & Tems – “Essence” *WINNER
DJ Khaled fest. 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 HIP HOP FEMALE ARTIST
Cardi-B
Doja Cat
latto
Megan Thee Stallion *WINNER
Nicki Minaj
Saweetie
BEST MALE HIP HOP ARTIST
Drake
Future
J Cole
Jack Harlow
kanye-west
Kendrick Lamar *WINNER
Lil Baby
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Baby Keem & Kendrick Lamar – “Family Ties”
Chloe – “Have Mercy”
Doja Cat feat. SZA – “Kiss Me More”
Ari Lennox – “Pressure”
Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak) – “Smokin Out The Window” *WINNER
Drake feat. Future & Young Thug – “Way 2 Sexy”
VIDEO DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
Anderson .Paak aka Director .Paak *WINNER
Benny Boom
Beyonce & Dikayl Rimmasch
Principal X
hype-williams
Missy Elliott
BEST NEW ARTIST
Baby Keem
Benny the Butcher
Latte *WINNER
Mun Long
Items
yung blue
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak) – “An Evening with Silk Sonic” *WINNER
HER – “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”
PRIZE DR. BOBBY JONES FOR BEST GOSPEL/INSPIRATIONAL MUSIC
Marvin Sapp – “All In Your Hands”
Kanye West-“Come to Life”
Kelly Price-“Grace”
Fred Hammond-“Hallelujah”
HER & Tauren Wells – “Hold Us Together (Hope Mix)”
Election Worship & Maverick City Music – “Jireh”
Lil Baby X Kirk Franklin – “We Win” *WINNER
BET SHE AWARD
Alicia Keys – “Best of Me (Originals)”
Mary J. Blige – “Good Morning Gorgeous” *WINNER
Chloe – “Have Mercy”
Ari Lennox – “Pressure”
Jazmine Sullivan – “Roster”
Summer Walker & Ari Lennox – “Unloyal”
Doja Cat-“Woman”
BEST INTERNATIONAL PERFORMANCE
David (UK)
Dinos (France)
Fally Ipupa (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
Fireboy D.M.L. (Nigeria)
Little Simz (UK)
Ludmilla (Brazil)
Major League DJZ (South Africa)
Tayc (France)
Tems (Nigeria) *WINNER
BEST FILM
“Candyman”
“King Richard” *WINNER
“Respect”
“Space Jam: A New Legacy”
“Summer of Soul”
“The Harder They Fall”
BEST ACTOR
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”
Will Smith – “King Richard” *WINNER
BEST ACTRESS
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”
Fifth Brunson – “Abbott Elementary”
Regina King – “The Harder They Fall”
Zendaya – “Euphoria” / “Spider-Man: No Way Home” *WINNER
YOUNG STARS AWARD
akira akbar
Demi Singleton
Miles Brown
saniyya sydney
Storm Reid
Marsai Martin *WINNER
WOMAN SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD
Brittney Griner
Candace Parker
Naomi Osaka *WINNER
Serena Williams
Sha’Carri Richardson
Simone Billes
SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD
Aaron Donald
Bubba Wallace
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Ja Morant
Lebron James
Stephen Curry *WINNER
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