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The 2022 BET Awards is one that fans and the who’s-who in the entertainment industry won’t forget quickly. The night was filled with glitz, glamour, electric music performances, and hotshot fashion moments on the red carpet as the world’s biggest stars all gathered to celebrate black pop culture. In case you missed it all, we’re here with a recap of the show’s highlights and the BET Awards 2022 winners.
Highlights of the BET Awards 2022
On Sunday, 26th of June 2022, the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles lit up to celebrate all the African American and Black creatives in film, music, television, and sports.
The award show, also known as “Culture’s Biggest Night,” saw actress and singer Taraji P. Henson returning as the host after gracefully hosting the show last year.
Embed from Getty ImagesThere were exhilarating music performances from Latto, Lizzo, Kirk Franklin, Brandy, Mariah Carey, Roddy Rich, Fireboy DML, Jack Harlow, Babyface, Chance the Rapper, GIVĒON, Chlöe, and Joey Bada$$, amongst others.
One of the night’s highlights was Diddy (Sean Combs) receiving the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award for his dedication and contributions to the music industry. The feat has been achieved by music legends such as Whitney Houston and Prince.
Doja Cat led the nominations with six nods for her album Planet Her and the songs on it. Drake and Ari Lennox followed, each receiving four nominations. They were followed by Chlöe, Baby Keem, Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak), Future, H.E.R., Jazmine Sullivan, Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Baby, Mary J. Blige, and Tems, who each received three nominations.
Of course, in an award show, there are nominees and winners. The talented duo of Bruno Mars and Anderson . Paak led the league of winners with a collective of three awards. The pair went home with all the categories they were nominated for, including best group and album of the year for “An Evening with Silk Sonic.” .Paak also won video director of the year.
Here Are All the BET Awards 2022 Winners
Embed from Getty ImagesAlbum of the Year
Embed from Getty ImagesWINNER: An Evening With Silk Sonic, Silk Sonic
Back of My Mind, H.E.R.
Call Me If You Get Lost, Tyler, The Creator
Certified Lover Boy, Drake
Donda, Kanye West
Heaux Tales, Mo’ Tales: The Deluxe, Jazmine Sullivan
Planet Her, Doja Cat
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
Embed from Getty ImagesWINNER: Jazmine Sullivan
Ari Lennox
Chlöe
Doja Cat
H.E.R.
Mary J. Blige
Summer Walker
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
Embed from Getty ImagesWINNER: The Weeknd
Blxst
Chris Brown
Givēon
Lucky Daye
Wizkid
Yung Bleu
Best Female Hip Hop Artist
Embed from Getty ImagesWINNER: Megan Thee Stallion
Cardi B
Doja Cat
Latto
Nicki Minaj
Saweetie
Best Male Hip Hop Artist
Embed from Getty ImagesWINNER: Kendrick Lamar
Drake
Future
J. Cole
Jack Harlow
Kanye West
Lil Baby
Best Group
Embed from Getty ImagesWINNER: Silk Sonic
Chlöe X Halle
City Girls
Lil Baby & Lil Durk
Migos
Young Dolph & Key Glock
Best Collaboration
Embed from Getty ImagesWINNER: Essence – Wizkid Feat. Justin Bieber & Tems
Every Chance I Get – DJ Khaled Feat. Lil Baby & Lil Durk
Family Ties – Baby Keem & Kendrick Lamar
Kiss Me More – Doja Cat Feat. SZA
Way 2 Sexy – Drake Feat. Future & Young Thug
Whole Lotta Money – (Remix), Bia Feat. Nicki Minaj
Best New Artist
Embed from Getty ImagesWINNER: Latto
Baby Keem
Benny the Butcher
Muni Long
Tems
Yung Bleu
Video of the Year
Embed from Getty ImagesWINNER: Family Ties – Baby Keem & Kendrick Lamar
Have Mercy – Chlöe
Kiss Me More – Doja Cat Feat. SZA
Pressure – Ari Lennox
Smokin Out the Window – Silk Sonic
Way 2 Sexy – Drake Feat. Future & Young Thug
Video Director of the Year
Embed from Getty ImagesWINNER: Anderson .Paak a.k.a. Director .Paak
Benny Boom
Beyoncé & Dikayl Rimmasch
Director X
Hype Williams
Missy Elliott
Bobby Jones
Best Gospel/Inspirational Award
Embed from Getty ImagesWINNER: We Win – Lil Baby X Kirk Franklin
All in Your Hands – Marvin Sapp
Come to Life – Kanye West
Grace – Kelly Price
Hallelujah – Fred Hammond
Hold Us Together (Hope Mix) – H.E.R. & Tauren Wells
Jireh – Elevation Worship & Maverick City Music
BET Her
Embed from Getty ImagesWINNER: Good Morning Gorgeous – Mary J. Blige
Best of Me (Originals) – Alicia Keys
Have Mercy – Chlöe
Pressure – Ari Lennox
Roster – Jazmine Sullivan
Unloyal – Summer Walker & Ari Lennox
Woman – Doja Cat
Best International Act
Embed from Getty ImagesWINNER: Tems (Nigeria)
Dave (U.K.)
Dinos (France)
Fally Ipupa (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
Fireboy Dml (Nigeria)
Little Simz (U.K.)
Ludmilla (Brazil)
Major League Djz (South Africa)
Tayc (France)
Best Movie
Embed from Getty ImagesWINNER: King Richard
Candyman
Respect
Space Jam: A New Legacy
Summer of Soul
The Harder They Fall
Best Actor
Embed from Getty ImagesWINNER: Will Smith, King Richard
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
Best Actress
Embed from Getty ImagesWINNER: Zendaya, Euphoria | Spider-Man: No Way Home
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
Young Stars Award
Embed from Getty ImagesWINNER: Marsai Martin
Akira Akbar
Demi Singleton
Miles Brown
Saniyya Sidney
Storm Reid
Sportswoman of the Year Award
Embed from Getty ImagesWINNER: Naomi Osaka
Brittney Griner
Candace Parker
Serena Williams
Sha’carri Richardson
Simone Biles
Sportsman of the Year Award
Embed from Getty ImagesWINNER: LeBron James
Aaron Donald
Bubba Wallace
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Ja Morant
Stephen Curry
Lifetime Achievement Award
Embed from Getty ImagesWINNER: Sean “Diddy” Combs
