BET Awards 2022 – Complete Winners List

The BET Awards returned Sunday night with an international roster of performers and an all-star tribute to Sean “Diddy” Combs.

The Diddy performance included the Bad Boy Records founder taking the stage with Jodeci, Mary J. Blige, Lil’ Kim, Busta Rhymes, The Lox, Bryson Tiller, Faith Evans, Shyne and The Maverick City Choir.

It closed with the single “I’ll Be Missing You,” which was dedicated to late Uptown Records founder Andre Harrell, Diddy’s former partner Kim Porter, and The Notorious B.I.G.

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Other performers included Lizzo; Jack Harlow with Lil Wayne and Brandy; Maverick City Music x Kirk Franklin; Latto with Mariah Carey; Chance the Rapper with Joey Badass; Muni Long; and Nigerian singer Fireboy DML.

Among the winners, Kendrick Lamar and Silk Sonic led the competition with two awards each. Latto and Jazmine Sullivan (above) also took home awards, and Will Smith was named best actor.

The awards — which honor “Black excellence in music, television, film and sports” — aired live from the Microsoft Theater in downtown Los Angeles. Former Empire actress Taraji P. Henson hosted the show.

Check out the full winners list below.

Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
Jazmine Sullivan

Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
The Weeknd

Best Group
Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak (Silk Sonic)

Best Collaboration
“Essence,” Wizkid Feat. Justin Bieber & Tems

Best Female Hip Hop Artist
Megan Thee Stallion

Best Male Hip Hop Artist
Kendrick Lamar

Video of the Year
“Family Ties,” Baby Keem & Kendrick Lamar

Video Director of the Year
Anderson .Paak aka Director .Paak

Best New Artist
Latto

Album of the Year
“An Evening With Silk Sonic,” Bruno Mars, Anderson.Paak (Silk Sonic)

Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award
“We Win,” Lil Baby X Kirk Franklin

BET Her
“Good Morning Gorgeous,” Mary J. Blige

Best International Act
Tems (Nigeria)

Best Movie
“King Richard”

Best Actor
Will Smith, “King Richard”

Best Actress
Zendaya, “Euphoria” and “Spider-Man: No Way Home”

YoungStars Award
Marsai Martin

Sportswoman of the Year Award
Naomi Osaka

Sportsman of the Year Award
Stephen Curry

Lifetime Achievement Award
Sean “P Diddy” Combs