23rd bet prize are being given this Sunday evening at a ceremony being held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles and being broadcast live on — you guessed it — bet,
One of this year’s BET Awards Very Ongoing, which includes a star-studded celebration of 50 years of hip hop (featuring a musical medley composed by DJ and producer Kid Capri); a tribute to the late Tina Turner led by the legendary Patti LaBelle; Busta Rhymes recognized with Lifetime Achievement Award; and performances by nominees Coco Jones, Ice Spice, Glorilla and Lato, plus Doechee, Lil Uzi Vert and Mad Lion.
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As announced, TVLine is marking the winners below. Comment: The broadcast ran very late, well past its end time of 11:30 p.m. This list will be updated Monday morning.
best Actor
Amin Joseph
Brian Tyree Henry
Damson Idris
daniel kaluya
Demetrius ‘Lil Meech’ Flannery Jr.
Donald Glover
Michael B. Jordan
best Actress
Angela Bassett
coco jones
Janelle James
Janelle Monae
keke palmer
Viola Davis
Zendaya
youngstar award
Akira Akbar
Alaya High
demi singleton
genesis dennis
marsai martin
Thaddeus J. Mixon
young dylan
best movie
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
creed 3
Freedom
No
lady king
As far as
whitney houston: i wanna dance with somebody
album of the year
anyway, life is greatglorilla
breezyChris Brown
god didDj Khaled
his lossdrake and 21 savage
Mr. Morrell and the Big SteppersKendrick Lamar
Renaissancebeyoncé
SOSsza
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
ari lennox
beyonce
coco jones
His
lizzo
sza
Thames
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
blxst
Brent Faiyaz
burna boy
Chris Brown
Fly
weekend
assistant teacher
best group
city girls
drake and 21 savage
dvsn
flo
Maverick City Music and Kirk Franklin
quavo and takeoff
vanmore
best cooperation
“Big Energy (Remix),” Latto & Mariah Carey feat. Dj Khaled
“Boy a Liar Pt. 2,” Pinkpants and Ice Spice
“Call Me Everyday,” Chris Brown feat. wizkid
“Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop,” feat. King Combs. kodak black
“Creepin’,” Metro Boomin, The Weeknd and 21 Savage
“FNF (Let’s Go),” Hitkid & Glorilla
“Tomorrow 2,” Glorilla and Cardi B
“Wait for You,” future achievement. drake and thames
Best Female Hip Hop Artist
cardi b
someone take
glorilla
ice masala
Lotto – Winner
megan the stallion
nicki minaj
Best Male Hip Hop Artist
21 Savage
Fly
Future
J. Cove
jack harlow
Kendrick Lamar
lil baby
video of the year
“We (Warmly Embrace),” Chris Brown
“2 Million Up,” Pizzee, Jeezy & The Real Boston Richie feat. Rob49
“About Damn Time,” Lizzo
“Bad Habit,” Steve Lacy
“First Class,” Harlow
“Kill Bill,” SZA
“Tomorrow 2,” Glorilla and Cardi B
video director of the year
A$AP Rocky for AWGE
benny boom
burna boy
Cole Bennett
dave free and kendrick lamar
director x
Teyana “Spike Tay” Taylor – WINNER
Best New Artist
Sky
Coco Jones – WINNER
Doechii
flo
glorilla
ice masala
lola brooke
best gospel/inspirational
“Bless Me,” Maverick City Music and Kirk Franklin
“The End (Live),” Tamela Mann
“I Have Found Happiness,” CeC Winans
“Kingdom,” Maverick City Music and Kirk Franklin feat. Naomi Rhines and Chandler Moore
“New,” Ty Tribbett
“One Moment From Glory,” Yolanda Adams
“The Better Benediction (Pt. 2),” PJ Morton feat. Lisa Knowles-Smith, LeAndrea Johnson, Keke Wyatt, Kiera Sheard and Tasha Cobbs Leonard
Viewer’s Choice Award
“About Damn Time,” Lizzo
“Break My Soul,” Beyoncé – WINNER
“First Class,” Jack Harlow
“Jimmy Cooks,” Drake feat. 21 Savage
“Kill Bill,” SZA
“Last Last,” Burna Boy
“Super Freaky Girl,” Nicki Minaj
“Wait for You,” future achievement. drake and thames
best international act
Aya Nakamura (France)
Ayra Star (Nigeria)
Burna Boy (Nigeria)
Central Sea (UK)
Ella Mai (UK)
Ko (South Africa)
L7nnon (Brazil)
Stormzy (UK)
Tiacola (France)
Uncle Waffle (Swaziland)
Viewers’ Choice: Best International Act
Asake (Nigeria)
Camidoh (Ghana)
Flo (UK)
Libianca (Cameroon)
Maureen (France)
MC Ryan SP (Brazil)
Pabby Cooper (South Africa)
Reye (UK)
Verenoi (France)
bet on his prize (Honoring inspiring and empowering songs that center women)
“About Damn Time,” Lizzo
“Boy a Liar Pt. 2,” Pinkpants and Ice Spice
“Break My Soul,” Beyoncé – WINNER
“Her,” Megan Thee Stallion
“Lift me up,” Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – Music and Inspiration – Rihanna and Ludwig Goransson
“Player,” Koi Lere
“Special,” Lizzo
player of the year
alexis morris
Allyson Felix
angel reese
candace parker
Naomi Osaka
Serena Williams
Sha’kari Richardson
player of the year
aaron judge
bubba wallace
gervonta davis
jalen hurts
Lebron James
patrick mahomes
Stephen Curry
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