It’s a wrap. The 2016 BET Awards took place here in Los Angeles at the Microsoft Theater last night (Sunday) and it was one for the ages. On a night filled with entertainment, joy and a moment of reality when Jessie Williams delivered his powerful acceptance speech, there were a few winners and loses.
Not only did Beyonce and Kendrick Lamar raise the bar by opening the 2016 BET Awards and Janelle Monae shut the stage down with her Prince tribute, we had several first time BET Award winners. Checkout a full recap of all the 2016 BET Award winners below. Stay tuned to HHS1987 for all your new music. Follow @eldorado2452 on Twitter and Instagram for all your music & entertainment news.
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
Adele
Andra Day
Beyoncé (WINNER)
K. Michelle
Rihanna
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
Bryson Tiller (WINNER)
Chris Brown
Jeremih
The Weeknd
Tyrese
Best Group
2 Chainz & Lil Wayne
Drake & Future (WINNER)
Puff Daddy & The Family
Rae Sremmurd
The Internet
Best Collaboration
Big Sean feat. Chris Brown & Ty Dolla $ign – “Play No Games”
Big Sean feat. Kanye West & John Legend – “One Man Can Change the World”
Future feat. Drake – “Where Ya At” (WINNER)
Nicki Minaj feat. Beyoncé – “Feeling Myself”
Rihanna feat. Drake – “Work”
Best Male Hip Hop Artist
Drake (WINNER)
Fetty Wap
Future
J. Cole
Kanye West
Kendrick Lamar
Best Female Hip Hop Artist
Dej Loaf
Lil Kim
Missy Elliott
Nicki Minaj (WINNER)
Remy Ma
Video of the Year
Beyoncé – “Formation” (WINNER)
Bryson Tiller – “Don’t”
Drake – “Hotline Bling”
Kendrick Lamar – “Alright”
Rihanna feat. Drake – “Work”
Video Director of the Year
Benny Boom
Chris Brown
Colin Tilley & The Little Homies
Director X (WINNER)
Hype Williams
Best New Artist
Alessia Cara
Andra Day
Bryson Tiller (WINNER)
Kehlani
Tory Lanez
Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award
Anthony Brown & Group Therapy
Erica Campbell
Kirk Franklin (WINNER)
Lecrae
Tamela Mann
Tasha Cobbs
Best Actress
Gabrielle Union
Kerry Washington
Taraji P. Henson (WINNER)
Tracee Ellis Ross
Viola Davis
Best Actor
Anthony Anderson
Courtney B. Vance
Idris Elba
Michael B. Jordan (WINNER)
O’shea Jackson Jr.
Youngstars Award
Amandla Stenberg (WINNER)
Quvenzhané Wallis
Silentó
Willow Smith
Yara Shahidi
Best Movie
Beasts of No Nation
Concussion
Creed
Dope
Straight Outta Compton (WINNER)
Sportswoman of the Year
Cheyenne Woods
Gabrielle Douglas
Serena Williams (WINNER)
Skylar Diggins
Venus Williams
Sportsman of the Year
Cam Newton
Kobe Bryant
Lebron James
Odell Beckham Jr.
Stephen Curry (WINNER)
Coca-Cola Viewers’ Choice Award
Beyoncé – “Formation” (WINNER)
Bryson Tiller – “Don’t”
Chris Brown – “Back to Sleep”
Drake – “Hotline Bling”
Future feat. Drake – “Where Ya At”
Rihanna feat. Drake – “Work”
Centric Award
Andra Day – “Rise Up”
Beyoncé – “Formation” (WINNER)
K. Michelle – “Not a Little Bit”
Rihanna – “Bitch Better Have My Money”
The Internet – “Under Control”
Best International Act Africa
Aka (South Africa)
Black Coffee (South Africa) (WINNER)
Cassper Nyovest (South Africa)
Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)
Mzvee (Ghana)
Serge Beynaud (Cote D’ivoire)
Wizkid (Nigeria)
Yemi Alade (Nigeria)
Best International Act U.K.
Kano
Krept & Konan
Lianne La Havas
Skepta (WINNER)
Stormzy
Tinie Tempah
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