The 2017 edition of the BET Awards was held on Sunday at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
Individuals were awarded for their achievements in music, television, entertainment and sports.
The entries that made it to the awards were those released between April 1, 2016 and March 31, 2017.
Here are the winners:
Best female R&B/pop artist
Beyonce
Best male R&B/pop artist
Bruno Mars
Viewers’ choice award
Beyonce – Sorry
Best group
Migos
Best collaboration
Chance the Rapper featuring 2 Chainz – No Problem
Best male hip hop artist
Kendrick Lamar
Best female hip hop artist
Remy Ma
Video of the year
Beyonce – Sorry
Video director of the year
Kahlil Joseph and Beyonce Knowles-Carter – Sorry
Best new artist
Chance the rapper
Best actress
Taraji P. Henson
Best actor
Mahershala Ali
Dr. Bobby Jones best gospel/Inspiration award
Lecrae – Can’t Stop Me Now (Destination)
Youngstars Award
Yara Shahidi
Best movie
Hidden Figures
Sportswoman of the year
Serena Williams
Sportsman of the year
Stephen Curry
Centric Award
Solange – Cranes in the Sky
Album of the Year
Beyonce – Lemonade
Best international act – Europe
Stormzy
Best international act – Africa
Wizkid
Humanitatian Award
Chance the Rapper
Lifetime achievement award
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