The 21st annual BET Awards show was held on Sunday (June 27), at the Microsoft Theater, Los Angeles, where a vaccinated live audience attended since the pandemic began.
Award-winning actress Taraji Henson hosted the show and the theme for this year’s edition was ‘Year of the Black Woman’. The award show recognizes outstanding Black talents in music, sports, film, and more. Hip-Hop icon Queen Latifah received the Lifetime Achievement BET Award to celebrate her illustrious career. BET also paid tribute to late Rap legend DMX, who passed away in April at the age of 50.
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DaBaby and Megan thee Stallion led the pack of contenders with seven nominations each, while Drake and Cardi B got five nominations each. The likes of Anderson Paak, Bruno Mars, Chloe x Halle and Chris Brown each scored four nominations.
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See the complete list of winners and nominees at the 2021 BET Awards below.
Album of the year
After Hours – The Weeknd
Blame It on Baby – DaBaby
Good News – Megan Thee Stallion
Heaux Tales – Jazmine Sullivan *WINNER
King’s Disease – Nas
Ungodly Hour – Chloe X Halle
Best female R&B / pop artist
Beyonce
H.E.R. *WINNER
Jazmine Sullivan
Jhene Aiko
Summer Walker
SZA
Best male R&B / pop artist
6lack
Anderson Paak
Chris Brown *WINNER
Giveon
Tank
The Weeknd
Best female hip hop artist
Cardi B
Coi Leray
Doja Cat
Megan Thee Stallion *WINNER
Latto
Saweetie
Best male hip hop artist
DaBaby
Drake
J Cole
Jack Harlow
Lil Baby *WINNER
Pop Smoke
Best new artist
Coi Leray
Flo Milli
Giveon *WINNER
Jack Harlow
Latto
Pooh Shiesty
Best collaboration
Cardi B featuring Megan Thee Stallion – WAP *WINNER
DaBaby featuring Roddy Ricch – Rockstar
DJ Khaled featuring Drake – Popstar
Jack Harlow featuring DaBaby, Tory Lanez & Lil Wayne – Whats Poppin (Remix)
Megan Thee Stallion featuring DaBaby – Cry Baby
Pop Smoke featuring Lil Baby & DaBaby – For the Night
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Best group
21 Savage & Metro Boomin
Chloe X Halle
Chris Brown & Young Thug
City Girls
Migos
Silk Sonic *WINNER
Dr. Bobby Jones best gospel/inspirational award
Bebe Winans – In Jesus Name
CeCe Winans – Never Lost
HER – Hold Us Together
Kirk Franklin – Strong God *WINNER
Marvin Sapp – Thank You for It All
Tamela Mann – Touch From You
BET HER award
Alicia Keys featuring Khalid – So Done
Brandy featuring Chance the Rapper – Baby Mama
Bri Steves – Anti Queen
Chloe X Halle – Baby Girl
Ciara featuring Ester Dean – Rooted
SZA – Good Days *WINNER
Viewer’s choice award
Cardi B featuring Megan Thee Stallion – WAP
Chris Brown & Young Thug – Go Crazy
DaBaby featuring Roddy Ricch – Rockstar
DJ Khaled featuring Drake – Popstar
Drake featuring Lil Durk – Laugh Now Cry Later
Lil Baby – The Bigger Picture
Megan Thee Stallion featuring Beyonce – Savage (Remix) *WINNER
Silk Sonic – Leave the Door Open
Video of the year
Cardi B – Up
Cardi B featuring Megan Thee Stallion – WAP *WINNER
Chloe X Halle – Do It
Chris Brown & Young Thug – Go Crazy
Drake featuring Lil Durk – Laugh Now Cry Later
Silk Sonic – Leave the Door Open
Video director of the year
Benny Boom
Bruno Mars & Florent Dechard *WINNER
Cole Bennett
Colin Tilley
Dave Meyers
Hype Williams
Best international act
Aya Nakamura (France)
Burna Boy (Nigeria) *WINNER
Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)
Emicida (Brazil)
Headie One (United Kingdom)
Wizkid (Nigeria)
Young T & Bugsey (United Kingdom)
Youssoupha (France)
Best movie
Coming 2 America
Judas and the Black Messiah *WINNER
Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
One Night in Miami
Soul
The United States Vs. Billie Holiday
Best actress
Andra Day *WINNER
Angela Bassett
Issa Rae
Jurnee Smollett
Viola Davis
Zendaya
Best actor
Aldis Hodge
Chadwick Boseman *WINNER
Damson Idris
Daniel Kaluuya
Eddie Murphy
Lakeith Stanfield
Youngstars award
Alex R. Hibbert
Ethan Hutchison
Lonnie Chavis
Marsai Martin *WINNER
Michael Epps
Storm Reid
Sportswoman of the year award
A’ja Wilson
Candace Parker
Claressa Shields
Naomi Osaka *WINNER
Serena Williams
Skylar Diggins-Smith
Sportsman of the year award
Kyrie Irving
Lebron James *WINNER
Patrick Mahomes
Russell Westbrook
Russell Wilson
Stephen Curry
