BET Awards 2022: Full List of Winners and Honorees (LIVE UPDATE)
Culture’s biggest night was even more spectacular than expected!
Leon Bennett
By Tabie Germain
June 26, 2022 / 8:31 PM
The BET Awards 2022 is officially underway, and we’re already off to a spectacular start. Award-winning actress, writer, and producer Taraji P. Henson is hosting tonight’s event at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, CA. Several artists are set to take the stage, including Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Lizzo, rapper Jack Harlow, Latto, Chance the Rapper, and many more.We are also honoring entertainment and music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. The coveted award honors industry giants who have not only significantly shaped culture through their extensive careers but have also been transformative leaders who consistently inspire generations by setting a true standard of excellence.
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The Bad Boy Records label founder, who discovered and developed some of the most iconic acts in the business, will also take the stage for a star-studded tribute featuring Mary J. Blige, Jodeci, Lil’ Kim, Busta Rhymes, The Lox, Bryson Tiller, Faith Evans, and The Maverick City Choir in a musical performance you won’t want to miss. And we can’t forget the award presentations, winner’s speeches and surprise moments. Stay tuned as we’ll be updating the list of winners and honorees and some of the biggest moments of tonight.
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist Winner
Astrida Valigorsky
Best New Artist – Latto
Marcus Ingram
Best Collaboration Winner – ‘Essence’ Wizkid & Tems
Joseph Okpako
Best Gospel/Inspirational Award – ‘We Win’ – Lil Baby & Kirk Franklin
Johnny Nunez
BETHer Award – ‘Good Morning, Gorgeous’ – Mary J Blige
Best International Artist Award – TEMS
Leon Bennett
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist – The Weeknd
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YoungStars Award – Marsai Martin
Amy Sussman
Best Actress – Zendaya
BET Awards 2022 ‘The Art of the Come Up:’ Zendaya
Album of the Year – An Evening With Silk Sonic
‘The Art of the Come Up:’ Silk Sonic Knows Hot To Bring An Old School Vibe
Best Group – Silk Sonic
Best Female Hip Hop Artist – Megan the Stallion
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Best Male Hip Hop Artist – Kendrick LamarKendrick Lamar
Kendrick Lamar
Video of the Year – Smokin’ Out the Window – Silk Sonic & ‘Family Ties’ – Baby Kem & Kendrick Lamar
Video Director of the Year – Anderson Paak
Theo Wargo/WireImage
Best Movie – King Richard
Best Actor – Will Smith
Samir Hussein
Sportswoman of the Year Award – Naomi OsakaNaomi Osaka on BET Breaks 2019.
Naomi Osaka on BET Breaks 2019.
Sportsman of the Year Award – Steph CurrySteph Curry
Steph Curry.
