This archive report was first published on 28 June 2021.
BET Awards 2021: Celebrating Black Excellence ¶
The 21st annual BET Awards returned on Sunday night with the theme 'Year of the Black Woman.'
Hosted by Taraji P. Henson, the ceremony took place at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, marking the first time a live audience attended since the pandemic began.
Queen Latifah received the Lifetime Achievement Award for her 'amazing success' throughout her decades-long career.
Full List of Winners: ¶
- Album of the Year: 'Heaux Tales' by Jazmine Sullivan
- Best Female R&B/Pop Artist: H.E.R.
- Best Male R&B/Pop Artist: Chris Brown
- Best Group: Bruno Mars, Anderson.Paak, and Silk Sonic
- Best Collaboration: 'WAP' by Cardi B ft. Megan Thee Stallion
- Best Male Hip Hop Artist: Lil Baby
- Best Female Hip Hop Artist: Megan Thee Stallion
- Video of the Year: 'WAP' by Cardi B ft. Megan Thee Stallion
- Video Director of the Year: Bruno Mars and Florent Déchard
- Best New Artist: Giveon
- Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award: 'Strong God' by Kirk Franklin
- BET Her Award: 'Good Days' by Sza
- Best International Act: Burna Boy, Nigeria
- Viewer's Choice Award: 'Savage (Remix)' by Megan Thee Stallion ft. Beyoncé
- Best Movie: 'Judas and the Black Messiah'
- Best Actress: Andra Day
- Best Actor: Chadwick Boseman
- Youngstars Award: Marsai Martin
- Sportswoman of the Year Award: Naomi Osaka
- Sportsman of the Year Award: Lebron James
- Viewer's Choice: Best New International Act: Bree Runway, United Kingdom
