The BET Awards were back in full force Sunday night. Hosted by Taraji P. Henson, the network's 21st ceremony and television broadcast featured a live audience as it honored talent across music, television, film, and sports at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
Megan Thee Stallion, Jazmine Sullivan, SZA, Lil Baby, H.E.R., Chadwick Boseman, Marsai Martin, Giveon, Kirk Franklin, Andra Day, Silk Sonic, Burna Boy, Naomi Osaka and LeBron James were among Sunday night's winners, while DMX and Queen Latifah received special tributes.
Best Album
The Weeknd, After Hours DaBaby, Blame It on Baby Megan Thee Stallion, Good News WINNER: Jazmine Sullivan, Heaux Tales Nas, King's Disease Chloe x Halle, Ungodly Hour
Best Collaboration
WINNER: Cardi B ft. Megan Thee Stallion - "WAP" DaBaby ft. Roddy Ricch - "Rockstar" DJ Khaled ft. Drake - "Popstar" Jack Harlow ft. DaBaby, Tory Lanez, and Lil Wayne - "Whats Poppin (Remix)" Megan Thee Stallion ft. DaBaby - "Cry Baby" Pop Smoke ft. Lil Baby and DaBaby - "For the Night"
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 WINNER: Chris Brown Giveon Tank The Weeknd
Best New Artist
Coi Leray Flo Milli WINNER: Giveon Jack Harlow Latto Pooh Shiesty
Best Group
21 Savage and Metro Boomin Chloe X Halle Chris Brown and Young Thug City Girls WINNER: Silk Sonic
Migos
Best Female Hip-Hop Artist
Cardi B Coi Leray Doja Cat WINNER: Megan Thee Stallion Latto Saweetie
Best Male Hip-Hop Artist
DaBaby Drake J. Cole Jack Harlow WINNER: Lil Baby Pop Smoke
Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award
Bebe Winans - "In Jesus Name" Cece Winans - "Never Lost H.E.R. - "Hold Us Together" WINNER: Kirk Franklin - "Strong God" Marvin Sapp - "Thank You for It All" Tamela Mann - "Touch From You"
BET Her Award
Alicia Keys ft. Khalid - "So Done" Brandy ft. Chance the Rapper - "Baby Mama" Bri Steves - "Anti Queen" Chloe x Halle - "Baby Girl" Ciara ft. Ester Dean - "Rooted" WINNER: SZA - "Good Days"
Best International Act
Aya Nakamura (France) WINNER: Burna Boy (Nigeria) Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania) Emicida (Brazil) Headie One (U.K.) Wizkid (Nigeria) Young T & Bugsey (U.K.) Youssoupha (France)
Viewer's Choice: Best New International Act
WINNER: Bree Runway (U.K.) Arlo Parks (U.K.) Bramsito (France) Elaine (South Africa) MC Dricka (Brazil) Ronisia (France) Tems (Nigeria)
Viewer's Choice Award
Cardi B ft. Megan Thee Stallion - "WAP" Chris Brown and Young Thug - "Go Crazy" DaBaby ft. Roddy Ricch - "Rockstar" DJ Khaled ft. Drake - "Popstar" Drake ft. Lil Durk - "Laugh Now Cry Later" Lil Baby - "The Bigger Picture" WINNER: Megan Thee Stallion ft. Beyoncé - "Savage (Remix)" Silk Sonic - "Leave the Door Open"
Video of the Year
Cardi B - "Up" WINNER: Cardi B ft. Megan Thee Stallion - "WAP" Chloe X Halle - "Do It" Chris Brown and Young Thug - "Go Crazy" Drake ft. Lil Durk - "Laugh Now Cry Later" Silk Sonic - "Leave the Door Open"
Video Director of the Year
Benny Boom WINNER: Bruno Mars and Florent Déchard Cole Bennett Colin Tilley Dave Meyers Hype Williams
Best Movie
Coming 2 America WINNER: 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 WINNER: Chadwick Boseman Damson Idris Daniel Kaluuya Eddie Murphy Lakeith Stanfield
Youngstars Award
Alex R. Hibbert Ethan Hutchison Lonnie Chavis WINNER: 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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