The BET Awards 2024 kicked off with an electric performance by the one and only Megan Thee Stallion. Hosted by Taraji P. Henson, the event celebrated the best in Black entertainment across music, film, television, and sports.
Drake led the nominations with seven nods, including album of the year for “For All The Dogs (Scary Hours Edition)” and best male hip-hop artist. Nicki Minaj followed closely with six nominations, including album of the year for “Pink Friday 2” and best female hip-hop artist. The BET Awards 2024 stage was set on fire by numerous unforgettable performances.
Will Smith and Lauryn Hill delivered unforgettable performances on the stage this year at BET Awards 2024. Usher received the lifetime achievement award and also won the trophy for best male R&B/pop artist.
Source: CNN
Who took home the prizes this year at BET Awards 2024? Find out below:
Album of the Year Chris Brown, 11:11 Gunna, A Gift & A Curse 21 Savage, American Dream Usher, Coming Home Drake, For All the Dogs (Scary Hours Edition) Victoria Monét, Jaguar II Killer Mike, Michael Nicki Minaj, Pink Friday 2
Winner: Killer Mike, Michael
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist Beyoncé Coco Jones Doja Cat H.E.R. Muni Long SZA Tyla Victoria Monét
Winner: SZA
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist Brent Faiyaz Bryson Tiller Burna Boy Chris Brown Drake Fridayy October London Usher
Winner: Usher
Best Group ¥$, Ye, Ty Dolla $ign 2 Chainz & Lil Wayne 41 Blxst & Bino Rideaux City Girls Flo Maverick City Music Wanmor
Winner: ¥$, Ye, Ty Dolla $ign
Best Collaboration Lil Durk feat. J. Cole, “All My Life” Beyoncé feat. Kendrick Lamar, “America Has a Problem (Remix)” Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice (With Aqua), “Barbie World” Cardi B feat. Megan Thee Stallion, “Bongos” ¥$, Ye, Ty Dolla $ign feat. Rich The Kid, Playboi Carti, “Carnival” Lola Brooke feat. Latto & Yung Miami, “Don’t Play With It (Remix)” Nicki Minaj feat. Lil Uzi Vert, “Everybody” Usher, Summer Walker & 21 Savage, “Good Good” Drake feat. Sexyy Red & SZA, “Rich Baby Daddy”
Winner: Lil Durk feat. J. Cole, “All My Life”
Best Female Hip-Hop Artist Cardi B Doja Cat GloRilla Ice Spice Latto Megan Thee Stallion Nicki Minaj Sexyy Red
Winner: Nicki Minaj
Best Male Hip-Hop Artist 21 Savage Burna Boy Drake Future Gunna J. Cole Kendrick Lamar Lil Wayne
Winner: Kendrick Lamar
Best New Artist 41 4Batz Ayra Starr Bossman Dlow Fridayy October London Sexyy Red Tyla
Winner: Tyla
Video of the Year Doja Cat, “Agora Hills” Lil Durk feat J. Cole, “All My Life” Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice (With Aqua), “Barbie World” Cardi B feat. Megan Thee Stallion, “Bongos” Drake feat. J. Cole, “First Person Shooter” Usher, Summer Walker & 21 Savage, “Good Good” Victoria Monét, “On My Mama” Drake feat. Sexyy Red & SZA, “Rich Baby Daddy”
Winner: Victoria Monét, “On My Mama”
Video Director of the Year Benny Boom Child. Cole Bennett Dave Meyers Janelle Monáe & Alan Ferguson Offset Tems Tyler, The Creator
Winner: Cole Bennett
Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award Shirley Caesar, “Award All of the Glory” Kirk Franklin, “All Things” Halle Bailey, “Angel” CeCe Winans, “Come Jesus Come” Erica Campbell, Do You Believe in Love?” Maverick City Music, Naomi Raine & Chandler Moore, “God Problems” Tems, “Me & U” Kirk Franklin, “Try Love”
Winner: Tems, “Me & U”
Viewer’s Choice Award Doja Cat, “Agora Hills” Lil Durk feat. J. Cole, “All My Life” Gunna, “Fukumean” Jack Harlow, “Lovin on Me” Muni Long, “Made for Me” Victoria Monét, “On My Mama” Drake feat. Sexyy Red & SZA, “Rich Baby Daddy” Chris Brown feat. Davido & Lojay, “Sensational” Beyoncé, “Texas Hold ’Em” Tyla, “Water”
Winner: Beyoncé, “Texas Hold ’Em”
Best International Act Asake (Africa) Aya Nakamura (France) Ayra Starr (Africa) Bk’ (Brazil) Cleo Sol (UK) Focalistic (Africa) Karol Conká (Brazil) Raye (UK) Tiakola (France) Tyla (Africa)
Winner: Tyla (Africa)
Viewer’s Choice: Best New International Act Bellah (UK) Cristale (UK) Duquesa (Brazil) Holly G (France) Jungeli (France) Makhadzi (Africa) Oruam (Brazil) Seyi Vibez (Africa) Tyler Icu (Africa)
Winner: Makhadzi (Africa)
BET Her Beyoncé, “16 Carriages” Nicki Minaj feat. Tasha Cobbs Leonard, “Blessings” Ayra Starr, “Commas” Flo feat. Missy Elliott, “Fly Girl” Megan Thee Stallion, “Hiss” Victoria Monét, “On My Mama” SZA, “Saturn” GloRilla, “Yeah Glo!”
Winner: Victoria Monét, “On My Mama”
Best Movie American Fiction Bob Marley: One Love Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse The Book of Clarence The Color Purple The Equalizer 3 The Little Mermaid
Winner: Bob Marley: One Love
Best Actor Anthony Mackie Colman Domingo Damson Idris Denzel Washington Donald Glover Idris Elba Jeffrey Wright Lakeith Stanfield
Winner: Denzel Washington
Best Actress Angela Bassett Ayo Edebiri Coco Jones Danielle Brooks Fantasia Halle Bailey Issa Rae Regina King
Winner: Regina King
YoungStars Award Akira Akbar Blue Ivy Carter Demi Singleton Heiress Diana Harris Jabria McCullum Jalyn Hall Leah Jeffries Van Van
Winner: Blue Ivy Carter
Sportswoman of the Year Award A’ja Wilson Angel Reese Coco Gauff Flau’jae Johnson Juju Watkins Naomi Osaka Sha’carri Richardson Simone Biles
Winner: Angel Reese
Sportsman of the Year Award Anthony Edwards Gervonta Davis Jalen Brunson Jalen Hurts Kyrie Irving Lebron James Patrick Mahomes Stephen Curry
Winner: Jalen Brunson
The BET Awards 2024 showcased the best in Black entertainment, honoring talented artists and performers. The night was filled with incredible performances and well-deserved wins.