LOS ANGELES, CA — On a warm evening in Downtown Los Angeles, Black excellence was truly highlighted, celebrated, and exalted at the 2022 BET Awards inside the Microsoft Theater. From the opening of Lizzo’s performance setting it off for host and actress Taraji P. Henson, it was truly “About Damn Time” for the crowd to cheer on the talents of the rising singing star.
Many of the brightest stars in the world of music and culture headed into the awards ceremony with numerous nominations that included; Doja Cat, Drake, and Ari Lennox who unfortunately came up empty in the win column. The incredibly talented Bruno Mars won an award for ‘Album Of The Year’ for An Evening With Silk Sonic, and Silk Sonic also took home the best group award.
The curator of culture for decades whether it was through his Bad Boy Entertainment label, introducing many to fresh gear with his Sean John clothing line, and kept the partying going with his majority investment beverage ‘Ciroc’ and Deleon Tequila, as Sean “Diddy” Combs received the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Of course it wouldn’t be Diddy without an epic performance for all of the crowd and those watching at home to enjoy.
ALBUM OF THE YEAR:
WINNER: An Evening With Silk Sonic, Silk Sonic
Back of My Mind, H.E.R.
Call Me If You Get Lost, Tyler, The Creator
Certified Lover Boy, Drake
Donda, Kanye West
Heaux Tales, Mo’ Tales: The Deluxe, Jazmine Sullivan
Planet Her, Doja Cat
BEST FEMALE R& B ARTIST/ POP ARTIST:
Ari Lennox
Chlöe
Doja Cat
H.E.R.
WINNER: Jazmine Sullivan
Mary J. Blige
Summer Walker
BEST MALE R&B ARTIST/ POP ARTIST:
Blxst
Chris Brown
Givēon
Lucky Daye
WINNER: The Weeknd
Wizkid
Yung Bleu
BEST FEMALE HIP-HOP ARTIST:
Cardi B
Doja Cat
Latto
WINNER: Megan Thee Stallion
Nicki Minaj
Saweetie
BEST MALE HIP-HOP ARTIST:
Drake
Future
J. Cole
Jack Harlow
Kanye West
WINNER: Kendrick Lamar
Lil Baby
BEST GROUP/DUO:
WINNER: Silk Sonic
Chlöe X Halle
City Girls
Lil Baby & Lil Durk
Migos
Young Dolph & Key Glock
BEST COLLAB:
WINNER: “Essence,” Wizkid Feat. Justin Bieber & Tems
“Every Chance I Get,” DJ Khaled Feat. Lil Baby & Lil Durk
“Family Ties,” Baby Keem & Kendrick Lamar
“Kiss Me More,” Doja Cat Feat. SZA
“Way 2 Sexy,” Drake Feat. Future & Young Thug
“Whole Lotta Money” (Remix), Bia Feat. Nicki Minaj
BEST NEW ARTIST:
Baby Keem
Benny the Butcher
WINNER: Latto
Muni Long
Tems
Yung Bleu
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
WINNER: “Family Ties,” Baby Keem & Kendrick Lamar
“Have Mercy,” Chlöe
“Kiss Me More,” Doja Cat Feat. SZA
“Pressure,” Ari Lennox
“Smokin Out the Window,” Silk Sonic
“Way 2 Sexy,” Drake Feat. Future & Young Thug
