The BET Awards were established in 2001 by the Black Entertainment Television network to celebrate African Americans and other American minorities in music, acting, sports, and other fields of entertainment over the past year. The awards are presented annually, and are broadcast live on BET.
Below is a list of all the winners at the 2019 BET Awards ceremony, which aired live Sunday from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles:
— Video of the year: Childish Gambino, “This Is America”
— Best female R&B/pop artist: Beyoncé
— Best male R&B/pop artist: Bruno Mars
— Best female hip-hop artist: Cardi B
— Best male hip-hop artist: Nipsey Hussle
— Best new artist: Lil Baby
— Best group: Migos
— Best collaboration: Travis Scott featuring Drake, “Sicko Mode”
— Album of the year: Cardi B, “Invasion of Privacy”
— Viewers’ choice award: Ella Mai, “Trip”
— Lifetime achievement award: Mary J. Blige
— Humanitarian award: Nipsey Hussle
— Ultimate icon award: Tyler Perry
— Dr. Bobby Jones best gospel/inspirational award: Snoop Dogg featuring Rance Allen, “Blessing Me Again”
— Best actress: Regina King
— Best actor: Michael B. Jordan
— Best movie: “Blackkklansman”
— Youngstars award: Marsai Martin
— Sportswoman of the year: Serena Williams
— Sportsman of the year: Stephen Curry
— BET HER award: H.E.R., “Hard Place”
— Video director of the year: Karena Evans
— Best international act: Burna Boy (Nigeria)
— Best new international act: Sho Madjozi (South Africa)
