BET Awards 2017: Complete Winners List, From Beyonce to Chance the Rapper
Beyoncé, Bruno Mars and Chance the Rapper were among the big winners at the 2017 BET Awards ceremony at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday.
Beyoncé, who led the way with the most nominations heading into the event, won five prizes, including Album of the Year and Best Female R&B/Pop Artist.
Chance the Rapper won three trophies, including Best New Artist and the Humanitarian Award. Michelle Obama appeared in a video message to praise his altruism.
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Among Mars’ two awards was the prize for Best Male R&B/Pop Artist. Kendrick Lamar was named Best Male Hip-Hop Artist, while Remy Ma earned the title of Best Female Hip-Hop Artist.
Iconic R&B group New Edition picked up the Lifetime Achievement Award, and Bobby Brown used the group’s acceptance speech to thank fans for their longstanding support.
“I know I’ve been through some s—,” Brown said. “Thank you for sticking with me.”
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Mars, Future, DJ Khalid and a reunited Xscape were among the night’s performers.
In her opening monologue, host Leslie Jones poked fun at the names of this year’s nominees. “What’s a ‘Lil Yachty’? Is that a boat — is that a small boat? Why don’t you want a big yachty?”
The complete list of winners and nominees is below.
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Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
Beyoncé *WINNER
Kehlani
Mary J. Blige
Rihanna
Solange
Best Collaboration
Beyoncé Ft. Kendrick Lamar — “Freedom”
Chance The Rapper Ft. 2 Chainz & Lil Wayne — “No Problem” *WINNER
Brown Ft. Gucci Mane & Usher — “Party”
Dj Khaled Ft. Beyoncé & Jay Z — “Shining”
Migos Ft. Lil Uzi Vert — “Bad and Boujee” *WINNER
Rae Sremmurd Ft. Gucci Mane — “Black Beatles”
Best Female Hip-Hop Artist
Cardi B
Missy Elliott
Nicki Minaj
Remy Ma *WINNER
Young M.A.
Coca-Cola Viewers’ Choice Award
Beyoncé — “Sorry” *WINNER
Bruno Mars — “24k Magic”
Drake — “Fake Love”
Migos Ft. Lil Uzi Vert — “Bad And Boujee”
Rae Sremmurd Ft. Gucci Mane — “Black Beatles”
The Weeknd Ft. Daft Punk — Starboy”
Best Male Hip-Hop Artist
Big Sean
Chance The Rapper
Drake
Future
Cole
Kendrick Lamar *WINNER
Youngstars Award
Ace Hunter
Caleb Mclaughlin
Jaden Smith
Marsai Martin
Yara Shahidi *WINNER
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Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
Bruno Mars *WINNER
Chris Brown
The Weeknd
Trey Songz
Usher
Best New Artist
21 Savage
Cardi B
Chance The Rapper *WINNER
Khalid
Young M.A.
Best International Act: Africa
Aka
Babes Wodumo
Davido
Nasty C
Stonebwoy
Tekno
Wizkid *WINNER
Mr Eazi
Sportswoman of the Year Award
Gabby Douglas
Serena Williams *WINNER
Simone Biles
Skylar Diggins
Venus Williams
Sportsman of the Year Award
Cam Newton
Lebron James
Odell Beckham Jr.
Russell Westbrook
Stephen Curry *WINNER
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Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award
Cece Winans
Fantasia Ft. Tye Tribbett
Kirk Franklin Ft. Sarah Reeves, Tasha Cobbs & Tamela Man
Lecrae *WINNER
Tamela Mann
Centric Award
Fantasia — “Sleeping with the One I Love”
Kehlani — “Distraction”
Mary J. Blige — “Thick of It”
Solange — “Cranes in the Sky” *WINNER
Syd — “All About Me”
Yuna — “Crush Ft. Usher”
Best Group
2 Chainz & Lil Wayne
A Tribe Called Quest
Fat Joe & Remy Ma
Migos *WINNER
Rae Sremmurd
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Video of the Year
Beyoncé — “Sorry” *WINNER
Big Sean — “Bounce Back”
Bruno Mars — “24k Magic” *WINNER
Migos Ft. Lil Uzi Vert — “Bad And Boujee”
Solange — “Cranes in the Sky”
Video Director of the Year
Benny Boom
Bruno Mars & Jonathan Lia
Director X
Hype Williams
Kahlil Joseph & Beyoncé Knowles-Carter *WINNER
Album of the Year
24k Magic — Bruno Mars
4 Your Eyez Only — J. Cole
A Seat at the Table — Solange
Coloring Book — Chance The Rapper
Lemonade — Beyoncé *WINNER
Best Actress
Gabrielle Union
Issa Rae
Janelle Monáe
Taraji P. Henson *WINNER
Viola Davis
Best Actor
Bryshere Y. Gray
Denzel Washington
Donald Glover
Mahershala Ali *WINNER
Omari Hardwick
Best Movie
“Fences”
“Get Out”
“Hidden Figures” *WINNER
“Moonlight”
“The Birth of a Nation”
Best International Act: Europe
Booba
Mhd
Craig David
Emeli Sandé
Giggs
Skepta
Stormzy *WINNER
Wiley
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