Last night Taraji P. Henson hosted the 2022 BET awards, celebrating Black excellence in culture, sports and music.
Here’s everything you need to know from last night’s ceremony, including star-studded performances, tearful acceptance speeches, political statements and surprising collaborations.
Stand-out performances
Must-see moments
Kanye West paid tribute to Diddy.
Diddy brought nostalgia to the stage with the ultimate Bad Boy salute.
Latto’s latest hit brought out the icon herself, Mariah Carey
A surprising special guest graced the stage with Jack Harlow. The rapper was caught in a recent interview not knowing who Brandy was. He knows now.
Complete winners List
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
Jazmine Sullivan
Best male R&B/Pop Artist
The Weeknd
Best Group
Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak)
Best Collaboration
Wizkid feat. Justin Bieber & Tems - “Essence”
Best Female Hip Hop Artist
Megan Thee Stallion
Best Male Hip Hop Artist
Kendrick Lamar
Video of the Year
Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak) - “Smokin Out The Window”
Video Director of the Year
Anderson .Paak a.k.a. Director .Paak
Best New Artist
Latto
Album of the Year
Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak) - “An Evening with Silk Sonic” *WINNER
Gospel/Inspirational
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”
Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award
Lil Baby X Kirk Franklin - “We Win”
BET Her
Mary J. Blige - “Good Morning Gorgeous”
Best International Act
Tems (Nigeria)
Best Movie
“King Richard”
Best Actor
Will Smith - “King Richard”
Best Actress
Zendaya - “Euphoria” / “Spider-Man: No Way Home”
Youngstars Award
Marsai Martin
Sportswoman of the Year Award
Naomi Osaka
Sportsman of the Year Award
Stephen Curry
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