The 2024 BET Awards was a dazzling celebration of Black excellence, showcasing the brightest stars in entertainment. Hosted by the ever-charismatic Taraji P. Henson, the night was filled with unforgettable performances, heartfelt tributes, and well-deserved accolades.
The BET Awards started with a bang as Megan Thee Stallion delivered a sizzling performance of “BOA” and “Where Them Girls At,” setting the stage for a night of high-energy entertainment. Rising stars like Shaboozey, Tanner Adell, and Tyla also graced the stage, proving that the future of music is in good hands.
One of the night’s most emotional moments was Usher receiving the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. Honored for his outstanding contributions to the music industry, Usher’s tribute was a musical extravaganza featuring a medley of his hits performed by an all-star lineup, including Chlöe Bailey, Childish Gambino, and KeKe Palmer. Usher also took home the award for Best Male R&B/Pop Artist, solidifying his legendary status.
In a surprise return to music, Will Smith performed his uplifting single “You Can Make It,” featuring Kirk Franklin and the Sunday Service Choir. This comeback performance was a highlight of the evening, showcasing Smith’s enduring talent and charisma.
Victoria Monét wowed the audience with a show-stopping set and won her first-ever BET Award. Her performance and subsequent win for Video of the Year with “On My Mama” marked a significant milestone in her burgeoning career.
Full List of 2024 BET Awards Winners
Here’s a complete list of the night’s big winners:2024 BET Awards
Album of the Year
Winner: Killer Mike, Michael
Chris Brown, 11:11
Gunna, A Gift & A Curse
21 Savage, American Dream
Usher, Coming Home
Drake, For All the Dogs (Scary Hours Edition)
Victoria Monét, Jaguar II
Nicki Minaj, Pink Friday 2
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
Winner: SZA
Beyoncé
Coco Jones
Doja Cat
H.E.R.
Muni Long
Tyla
Victoria Monét
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
Winner: Usher
Brent Faiyaz
Bryson Tiller
Burna Boy
Chris Brown
Drake
Fridayy
October London
Best Group
Winner: ¥$, Ye, Ty Dolla $ign
2 Chainz & Lil Wayne
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Blxst & Bino Rideaux
City Girls
Flo
Maverick City Music
Wanmor
Best Collaboration
Winner: Lil Durk feat. J. Cole, “All My Life”
Beyoncé feat. Kendrick Lamar, “America Has a Problem (Remix)”
Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice (With Aqua), “Barbie World”
Cardi B feat. Megan Thee Stallion, “Bongos”
¥$, Ye, Ty Dolla $ign feat. Rich The Kid, Playboi Carti, “Carnival”
Lola Brooke feat. Latto & Yung Miami, “Don’t Play With It (Remix)”
Nicki Minaj feat. Lil Uzi Vert, “Everybody”
Usher, Summer Walker & 21 Savage, “Good Good”
Drake feat. Sexyy Red & SZA, “Rich Baby Daddy”
Best Female Hip-Hop Artist
Winner: Nicki Minaj
Cardi B
Doja Cat
GloRilla
Ice Spice
Latto
Megan Thee Stallion
Sexyy Red
Best Male Hip-Hop Artist
Winner: Kendrick Lamar
21 Savage
Burna Boy
Drake
Future
Gunna
J. Cole
Lil Wayne
Best New Artist
Winner: Tyla
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4Batz
Ayra Starr
Bossman Dlow
Fridayy
October London
Sexyy Red
Video of the Year
Winner: Victoria Monét, “On My Mama”
Doja Cat, “Agora Hills”
Lil Durk feat. J. Cole, “All My Life”
Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice (With Aqua), “Barbie World”
Cardi B feat. Megan Thee Stallion, “Bongos”
Drake feat. J. Cole, “First Person Shooter”
Usher, Summer Walker & 21 Savage, “Good Good”
Drake feat. Sexyy Red & SZA, “Rich Baby Daddy”
Video Director of the Year
Winner: Cole Bennett
Benny Boom
Child.
Dave Meyers
Janelle Monáe & Alan Ferguson
Offset
Tems
Tyler, The Creator
Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award
Winner: Tems, “Me & U”
Shirley Caesar, “Award All of the Glory”
Kirk Franklin, “All Things”
Halle Bailey, “Angel”
CeCe Winans, “Come Jesus Come”
Erica Campbell, “Do You Believe in Love?”
Maverick City Music, Naomi Raine & Chandler Moore, “God Problems”
Kirk Franklin, “Try Love”
Viewer’s Choice Award
Winner: Beyoncé, “Texas Hold ‘Em”
Doja Cat, “Agora Hills”
Lil Durk feat. J. Cole, “All My Life”
Gunna, “Fukumean”
Jack Harlow, “Lovin on Me”
Muni Long, “Made for Me”
Victoria Monét, “On My Mama”
Drake feat. Sexyy Red & SZA, “Rich Baby Daddy”
Chris Brown feat. Davido & Lojay, “Sensational”
Tyla, “Water”
Best International Act
Winner: Tyla (Africa)
Asake (Africa)
Aya Nakamura (France)
Ayra Starr (Africa)
Bk’ (Brazil)
Cleo Sol (UK)
Focalistic (Africa)
Karol Conká (Brazil)
Raye (UK)
Tiakola (France)
Viewer’s Choice: Best New International Act
Bellah (UK)
Cristale (UK)
Duquesa (Brazil)
Holly G (France)
Jungeli (France)
Makhadzi (Africa)
Oruam (Brazil)
Seyi Vibez (Africa)
Tyler Icu (Africa)
BET Her
Winner: Victoria Monét, “On My Mama”
Beyoncé, “16 Carriages”
Nicki Minaj feat. Tasha Cobbs Leonard, “Blessings”
Ayra Starr, “Commas”
Flo feat. Missy Elliott, “Fly Girl”
Megan Thee Stallion, “Hiss”
SZA, “Saturn”
GloRilla, “Yeah Glo!”
Best Movie
Winner: Bob Marley: One Love
American Fiction
Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
The Book of Clarence
The Color Purple
The Equalizer 3
The Little Mermaid
Best Actor
Winner: Denzel Washington
Anthony Mackie
Colman Domingo
Damson Idris
Donald Glover
Idris Elba
Jeffrey Wright
Lakeith Stanfield
Best Actress
Winner: Regina King
Angela Bassett
Ayo Edebiri
Coco Jones
Danielle Brooks
Fantasia
Halle Bailey
Issa Rae
YoungStars Award
Winner: Blue Ivy Carter
Akira Akbar
Demi Singleton
Heiress Diana Harris
Jabria McCullum
Jalyn Hall
Leah Jeffries
Van Van
Sportswoman of the Year Award
Winner: Angel Reese
A’ja Wilson
Coco Gauff
Flau’jae Johnson
Juju Watkins
Naomi Osaka
Sha’carri Richardson
Simone Biles
Sportsman of the Year Award
Winner: Jalen Brunson
Anthony Edwards
Gervonta Davis
Jalen Hurts
Kyrie Irving
Lebron James
Patrick Mahomes
Stephen Curry
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