2019 BET Awards winners list

The 19th annual BET Awards show aired live on Sunday night from the Microsoft Theater in downtown Los Angeles with Regina Hall as the host.

There were performances by Cardi B & Offset who opened up the show, Yung Miami from the group City Girls, Lizzo and Lil Nas X came out with Billy Ray Cyrus to perform ‘Old Town Road’ which had the entire theater singing every word.

The best parts I believe was when Mary J. Blige performed her hits after Rihanna presented her with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Many were surprised when Method Man came out and Lil Kim came out (and I got taken 20 years back, which was amazing.)

Tyler Perry gave an emotional speech after receiving the Ultimate Icon Award for his work as a producer, actor, screenwriter, author and playwright. Perry reminded many that instead of being focused on what’s wrong in this world of heightened racism, many, especially in the black community, should “own their way.”

Finally, rapper Nipsey Hussle who was killed several months ago was awarded with the Humanitarian Award. His mother was there to receive the award, along with his father, sister and daughter’s. Nipsey made a huge difference and impact in his community when he was alive and still is. He gave back to those that were once in his place, before he achieved fame and his humanitarian work will never be forgotten.

Dj Khaled, John Legend performed “Higher” which featured Nipsey, along with a choir and a backdrop of clouds..

Here are the list of winners:

Best Female R&B / Pop Artist

Beyoncé

Best Male R&B / Pop Artist

Bruno Mars

Best Group

Migos

Best Collaboration

Travis Scott feat. Drake – “Sicko Mode”

Best Male Hip Hop Artist

Nipsey Hussle

Best Female Hip Hop Artist

Cardi B

Video of the Year

Childish Gambino – “This Is America”

Video Director of the Year

Karena Evans

Best New Artist

Lil Baby

Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award

Snoop Dogg Feat. Rance Allen – “Blessing Me Again”

Best Actress

Regina King

Best Actor

Michael B. Jordan

Young Stars Award

Marsai Martin

Best Movie

“BlacKkKlansman”

Sportswoman of the Year Award

Serena Williams

Sportsman of the Year Award

Stephen Curry

Album of the Year

“Invasion of Privacy”

BET Her

H.E.R. – “Hard Place”

Coca-Cola Viewers’ Choice Award

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