BET Awards 2022: See the Complete List of Winners

Influential figures from every corner of the entertainment industry were present for the 22nd annual Black Entertainment Television (BET) Awards ceremony, which was held on Sunday night, June 26, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, hosted by Taraji P. Henson.

The Awards is an epic celebration of Black culture and achievement in music, cinema, television, literature and sports that have had the greatest cultural effect in the previous year; the event this year didn’t go unnoticed.

The ceremony featured standout performances by Lizzo, Chlöe, Jack Harlow, and others. Doja Cat took the top spot among nominees for the BET Awards 2022 with nominations in six categories for her Planet Her album and accompanying singles.

Drake, honoured for his efforts on the Certified Lover Boy album from last year, and Ari Lennox, recognised for her single, follow closely behind with four nominations apiece “Unloyal,” a Summer Walker collaboration, and “Pressure.”

Chlöe, Baby Keem, and Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson) were among the other top nominations for the next award. Lennox, 31, and Drake, 35, were closely followed by Paak, Future, H.E.R., Jazmine Sullivan, Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Baby, Mary J. Blige, and Tems, who each had three nominations.

The Lifetime Achievement Award, which has previously gone to people like Whitney Houston, Prince, and others, was also given to Sean “Diddy” Combs. The distinguished award seeks to recognise persons who, during their long careers, have not only profoundly influenced Black culture but have also been transformative leaders.

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Full list of BET Awards 2022 nominees and winners (winners are in bold for each category):

BEST FEMALE R&B/POP ARTIST

• Ari Lennox
• Chlöe
• Doja Cat
• H.E.R.
• Jazmine Sullivan
• Mary J. Blige
• Summer Walker

BEST MALE R&B/POP ARTIST

• Blxst
• Chris Brown
• Giveon
• Lucky Daye
• The Weeknd
• Wizkid
• Yung Bleu

BEST GROUP

• Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak)
• Chlöe X Halle
• City Girls
• Lil Baby & Lil Durk
• Migos
• Young Dolph & Key Glock

BEST COLLABORATION

• Wizkid feat. Justin Bieber & Tems – “Essence”
• DJ Khaled fest. Lil Baby & Lil Durk – “Every Chance I Get”
• Baby Keem & Kendrick Lamar – “Family Ties
• Doja Cat feat. SZA – “Kiss Me More”
• Drake feat. Future & Young Thug – “Way 2 Sexy”
• Bia feat. Nicki Minaj – “Whole Lotta Money (Remix)”

BEST FEMALE HIP HOP ARTIST

• Cardi B
• Doja Cat
• Latto
• Megan Thee Stallion
• Nicki Minaj
• Saweetie

BEST MALE HIP HOP ARTIST

• Drake
• Future
• J. Cole
• Jack Harlow
• Kanye West
• Kendrick Lamar
• Lil Baby

VIDEO OF THE YEAR

• Baby Keem & Kendrick Lamar – “Family Ties”
• Chlöe – “Have Mercy”
• Doja Cat feat. SZA – “Kiss Me More”
• Ari Lennox – “Pressure”
• Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak) – “Smokin Out The Window”
• Drake feat. Future & Young Thug – “Way 2 Sexy”

VIDEO DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR

• Anderson .Paak a.k.a. Director .Paak
• Benny Boom
• Beyoncé & Dikayl Rimmasch
• Director X
• Hype Williams
• Missy Elliott

BEST NEW ARTIST

• Baby Keem
• Benny the Butcher
• Latto
• Muni Long
• Tems
• Yung Bleu

ALBUM OF THE YEAR

• Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak) – An Evening with Silk Sonic
• H.E.R. – Back of My Mind
• Tyler, the Creator – Call Me If You Get Lost
• Drake – Certified Lover Boy
• Kanye West – Donda
• Jazmine Sullivan – Heaux Tales, Mo’ Tales: The Deluxe
• Doja Cat – Planet Her

DR. BOBBY JONES BEST GOSPEL/INSPIRATIONAL AWARD

• Marvin Sapp – “All In Your Hands”
• Kanye West – “Come to Life”
• Kelly Price – “Grace”
• Fred Hammond – “Hallelujah”
• H.E.R. & Tauren Wells – “Hold Us Together (Hope Mix)”
• Elevation Worship & Maverick City Music – “Jireh”
• Lil Baby X Kirk Franklin – “We Win”

BET HER

• Alicia Keys – “Best of Me (Originals)”
• Mary J. Blige – “Good Morning Gorgeous”
• Chlöe – “Have Mercy”
• Ari Lennox – “Pressure”
• Jazmine Sullivan – “Roster”
• Summer Walker & Ari Lennox – “Unloyal”
• Doja Cat – “Woman”

BEST INTERNATIONAL ACT

• Dave (UK)
• Dinos (France)
• Fally Ipupa (DRC)
• Fireboy DML (Nigeria)
• Little Simz (UK)
• Ludmilla (Brazil)
• Major League DJZ (South Africa)
• Tayc (France)
• Tems (Nigeria)

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BEST MOVIE

• Candyman
• King Richard
• Respect
• Space Jam: A New Legacy
• Summer of Soul
• The Harder They Fall

BEST ACTOR

• Adrian Holmes – Bel Air
• Anthony Anderson – Black-ish
• Damson Idris – Snowfall
• Denzel Washington – The Tragedy of Macbeth
• Forest Whitaker – Respect / Godfather of Harlem
• Jabari Banks – Bel Air
• Sterling K. Brown – This Is Us
• Will Smith – King Richard

BEST ACTRESS

• Aunjanue Ellis – King Richard
• Coco Jones – Bel Air
• Issa Rae – Insecure
• Jennifer Hudson – Respect
• Mary J. Blige – Power Book II: Ghost
• Queen Latifah – The Equalizer
• Quinta Brunson – Abbott Elementary
• Regina King – The Harder They Fall
• Zendaya – Euphoria / Spider-Man: No Way Home

YOUNGSTARS AWARD

• Akira Akbar
• Demi Singleton
• Marsai Martin
• Miles Brown
• Saniyya Sidney
• Storm Reid

SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD

• Brittney Griner
• Candace Parker
• Naomi Osaka
• Serena Williams
• Sha’Carri Richardson
• Simone Biles

SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD

• DAaron Donald
• Bubba Wallace
• Giannis Antetokounmpo
• Ja Morant
• LeBron James
• Stephen Curry

Source: People