Awards shows have been boring or utter trash as of late but I think we can say that last night’s BET Awards hosted by Taraji P. Henson were… really good.
First off, icon, Queen Latifah (aka Dana Owens) was honored with the lifetime achievement award and was honored with a sickening tribute performance by Rapsody, Monie Love, Lil Kim, and MC Lyte.
Queen also gave us an emotional acceptance speech that ended with Pride.
Speaking of Pride, Lil Nas X unapologetically gave us queer excellence and devoured the stage, giving us an iconic performance that is up there with Madonna’s “Vogue” performance from the VMAs in 1990.
Then there was Megan Thee Stallion who always delivers all that good good. In addition to winning big during the ceremony, she dropped it like its THOT with this performance.
This was just the tip of the iceberg when it came to phenomenal moments and performances. Silk Sonic delivered us R&B realness while teasing their album; H.E.R. proved that she is the next evolution of amazing instrumentalists. while a tribute to DMX had us all thinking Michael K. Williams should play him in a biopic.
It was a hella good awards show and we love to see it.
Read the full list of winners below.
Album of the Year
“Heaux Tales” – Jazmine Sullivan
Best Collaboration
Cardi B Ft. Megan Thee Stallion – “WAP”
Best Female R&B / Pop Artist
H.E.R.
Best Male R&B / Pop Artist
Chris Brown
Best New Artist
Giveon
Best Group
Silk Sonic
Best Female Hip Hop Artist
Megan Thee Stallion
Best Male Hip Hop Artist
Lil Baby
Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel / Inspirational Award
Kirk Franklin – “Strong God”
BET Her Award
SZA – “Good Days”
Best International Act
Burna Boy (Nigeria)
Viewer’s Choice Award
Megan Thee Stallion Ft. Beyoncé – “Savage” (Remix)
Video of the Year
Cardi B Ft. Megan Thee Stallion – “WAP”
Video Director of the Year
Bruno Mars And Florent Déchard
Best Movie
Judas And The Black Messiah
Best Actress
Andra Day
Best Actor
Chadwick Boseman
Youngstars Award
Marsai Martin
Sportswoman of the Year Award
Naomi Osaka
Sportsman of the Year Award
Lebron James
