The BET Awards 2017 went down Sunday, June 25 at the Microsoft Theatres and boy, wasn’t it an event to behold? The BET Awards are held annually to recognise the outstanding acts in film, music, television and sports. A separate awarding ceremony was held earlier to recognise international artists, in which Rayvanny and Wizkid were feted.
Not only did the stars bring their all on the red carpet, but the performances were also lit! This years winners’ list took a surprising turn as some of the most renowned artists and BET veterans walked away empty-handed (read Chris Brown) while some new artists bagged some of the most coveted awards.
This year’s BET Awards will be remembered as the one in which Nicki Minaj’s winning streak was brought to an end by the controversial Remy Ma. Beyonce, the queen of Hip Hop, maintained her hold on the Best Female RnB Artist Award. We are yet to find someone who will unseat her on that throne, she bagged the most awards for the night.
The night was not without drama though. Popular group Migos members were involved in an altercation with host Joe Budden and later with Chris Brown and his crew. Apparently, Migos member Quavo had a run-in with ace RnB singer Chris Brown over Karrueche Tran, Chris’ ex who is currently dating Quavo.
Drama aside, here is the complete list of the winners.
Best International Act: Africa
Wiz Kid
Best International Act: Europe
Stormzy
Best Group
Migos
Best Collaboration
Bad and Boujee – Migos, Lil Uzi Vert
Best Collaboration
No Problem – Chance the Rapper, Lil Wayne, 2 Chains
Best Male RnB/Pop Artist
Bruno Mars
Best Female RnB/ Pop Artist
Beyonce
Video of the Year
Sorry – Beyonce , 24K Magic – Bruno Mars
Best Gospel/ Inspirational Artist
Lecrae
Coca Cola Viewer’s Choice Award
Sorry- Beyonce
Best Male Hip Hop Artist
Kendrick Lamar
Best Female Hip Hop Artist
Remy Ma
BET Humanitarian Award
Chance the Rapper
Best New Artist
Chance the Rapper
BET Centric Award
Solange Knowles
BET Lifetime Achievement Award
New Edition
Video Director of the Year
Beyonce, Kahlil Joseph – Sorry
Best Actress
Taraji P. Henson
Best Actor
Mahershala Ali
Best Movie
Hidden Figures
BET YoungStars Award
Yara Shahidi
Sportsman of the Year
Stephen Curry
Sportswoman of the Year
Serena Williams
Album of the Year
Lemonade