This year’s BET Awards hosted performances by some of the biggest names in the industry. The show kicked off with Beyonce performing “Freedom” along with LA’s very own, Kendrick Lamar. Other performers included: Young Thug, Usher, Future, Fat Joe & Remy Ma, French Montana, Alicia Keys, Bryson Tiller, Desiigner and OGs Stevie Wonder, Erykah Badu and Maxwell. Watch some of the performances below.
WINNERS
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
Beyonce (WINNER)
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
Bryson Tiller (WINNER)
Best Group
Drake & Future (WINNER)
Best Collaboration
Rihanna ft. Drake – “Work” (WINNER)
Best Male Hip Hop Artist
Drake (WINNER)
Best Female Hip Hop Artist
Nicki Minaj (WINNER)
Video of the Year
Beyonce – “Formation” (WINNER)
Video Director of the Year
Director X (WINNER)
Best New Artist
Bryson Tiller (WINNER)
Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award
Kirk Franklin (WINNER)
Best Actress
Taraji P. Henson (WINNER)
Best Actor
Michael B. Jordan (WINNER)
YoungStars Award
Amandla Stenberg (WINNER)
Best Movie
Straight Outta Compton (WINNER)
Sportswoman of the Year
Serena Williams (WINNER)
Sportsman of the Year
Stephen Curry (WINNER)
Coca-Cola Viewers’ Choice Award
Beyonce – “Formation” (WINNER)
Centric Award?
Beyonce – “Formation” (WINNER)
Best International Act Africa
Wizkid (Nigeria) (WINNER)
Best International Act UK
Skepta (WINNER)
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