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Taraji P. Henson Hosted BET Awards: Winners & Highlights

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On Sunday night, BET honored Black excellence in music, television, film, and sports across more than 20 categories at the “BET Awards” 2022.

Hosted by Academy Award®-nominated and Golden Globe®-winning actor, writer, director, producer, and philanthropist Taraji P. Henson, the show aired live at 8 pm ET/ PT on BET live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak), Jazmine Sullivan, Kirk Franklin and Tems take top honors. An array of artists delivered unforgettable and sensational surprise performances, including Latto with Mariah Carey, Jack Harlow with Brandy, and  Lil Wayne. Many artists also spoke out about the repeal of Roe v Wade and Gun Control.

The night also included a star-studded tribute to Sean “Diddy” Combs who was honored with the BET Lifetime Achievement Award, making  the show once again the #1 trending topic on Twitter.

The winners are:

ALBUM OF THE YEAR

An Evening with Silk Sonic – Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic

BEST COLLABORATION

Wizkid feat. Justin Bieber & Tems – “Essence”

BEST FEMALE R&B/POP ARTIST

Jazmine Sullivan

BEST MALE R&B/POP ARTIST

The Weeknd

BEST NEW ARTIST

Latto

BEST GROUP

Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic

BEST FEMALE HIP HOP ARTIST

Megan Thee Stallion

BEST MALE HIP HOP ARTIST

Kendrick Lamar

DR. BOBBY JONES BEST GOSPEL/INSPIRATIONAL AWARD

Lil Baby and Kirk Franklin – “We Win”

BET HER AWARD

Mary J. Blige – “Good Morning Gorgeous”

BEST INTERNATIONAL ACT

Tems (Nigeria)

VIDEO OF THE YEAR

Baby Keem and Kendrick Lamar – “Family Ties”

VIDEO DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR

Anderson .Paak a.k.a. Director .Paak

BEST MOVIE

King Richard

BEST ACTRESS

Zendaya

BEST ACTOR

Will Smith

YOUNGSTARS AWARD

Marsai Martin

SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR

Naomi Osaka

SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR

Stephen Curry

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