The 22nd annual aired Sunday night, with Taraji P. Henson returning as host for “culture’s biggest night.” Presented live from the Microsoft Theater, the star-studded event featured a roster of fresh and familiar talent, including electric performances by Lizzo, Jack Harlow, Lil Wayne, Roddy Ricch and Chance the Rapper.Since 2001, the BET Awards have celebrated Black excellence in entertainment and the creative arts in TV, film, music, marketing and sports.The honoree of the night was Lifetime Achievement Award winner Sean “Diddy” Combs, whose singular career as artist, producer and mogul was paid tribute to in a medley performance by long-time collaborators Jodeci, Mary J.
Blige, Lil Kim, Busta Rhymes and Faith Evans. The celebration was capped off by a surprise speech from a mask-clad Kanye West, lauding the esteemed producer for his contributions to the world of hip-hop since the early 90s.
Scroll down to see the full list of winners.Best Female R&B/Pop Artist ARI LENNOX CHLÖE DOJA CAT H.E.R.JAZMINE SULLIVAN (WINNER) MARY J.
BLIGE SUMMER WALKERBest Male R&B/Pop Artist BLXST CHRIS BROWN GIVĒON LUCKY DAYETHE WEEKND (WINNER) WIZKID YUNG BLEUBest GroupBRUNO MARS, ANDERSON .PAAK, SILK SONIC CHLÖE X HALLE CITY GIRLS LIL BABY & LIL DURK MIGOS YOUNG DOLPH & KEY GLOCKBest CollaborationESSENCE – WIZKID FEAT.
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