The BET Awards held yesterday night at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles with so many highlights making the event a memorable one – from Janet Jackson receiving a warm welcome back to the BET Awards to Sean “Diddy” Combs‘ epic Bad Boy reunion and his pretty nasty on-stage tumble to Rihanna duct taping Floyd Mayweather’s mouth, and show-stopping performances from Big Sean, among several others!
Famous presenters Michael B. Jordan, Kelly Rowland, Laverne Cox, Zendaya and more got on stage to honor some of the biggest names in music, and here is the complete list of the winners:
Ultimate Icon, Music Dance Visual Award: Janet Jackson
Humanitarian Award: Tom Joyner
Best New Artist: Sam Smith
Best Female Hip-Hop Artist: Nicki Minaj
Best Male Hip-Hop Artist: Kendrick Lamar
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist: Beyoncé
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist: Chris Brown
Best International Act UK: Stormzy
Best International Act Africa: Stonebwoy
Best Group: Rae Sremmurd
Best Collaboration: Common & John Legend, “Glory”
Best Actress: Taraji P. Henson
Best Actor: Terrence Howard
Youngstars Award: Mo’ne Davis
Best Movie: Selma
Best Gospel Artist: Lecrae
Video of the Year: Beyoncé, “7/11”
Video Director of the Year: Beyoncé, Ed Burke & Todd Tourso
Sportswoman of the Year: Serena Williams
Sportsman of the Year: Stephen Curry
Coca-Cola Viewers’ Choice Award: Nicki Minaj f/ Drake, Lil’ Wayne & Chris Brown, “Only”
Centric Award: The Weeknd, “Earned It”
Fandemonium Award: Chris Brown
Lifetime Achievement Award: Smokey Robinson
Source: E! News
