Th 16th annual BET Awards 2016 took over the Microsoft Theatre in the Los Angeles last night, featuring a mix of pop, rap and R&B A-listers.
The Bet Awards 2016 show, which honours artists, actors and athletes across the 20 categories, also featured tributes to Prince by a slew of artists, including Stevie Wonder and Jennifer Hudson, and a surprise performance by Kendrick Lamar and Beyoncé .
This BET Awards Pay Tribute by Prince With The Roots, Maxwell, Erika Badu, Stevie Wonder, Sheila E. & More
A complete of winners is below.
BET Awards 2016 – Nominations and Winner List
A complete of winners is below.
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist?
Beyoncé (WINNER)
Adele
Andra Day
K. Michelle
Rihanna
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
Bryson Tiller (WINNER)
Chris Brown
Jeremiah
The Weekend
Tyrese
Best Group
Drake & Future (WINNER)
2 Chains & Lil Wayne
Puff Daddy & the Family
Rae Stemmed
The Internet
Best Collaboration
Rihanna ft. Drake – “Work” (WINNER)
Big Sean ft. Chris Brown & Ty Dolla $ign – “Play No Games”
Big Sean ft. Kanye West & John Legend – “One Man Can Change the World”
Future ft. Drake – “Where Ya At”
Nicki Minaj ft. Beyoncé – “Feeling Myself”
Best Male Hip Hop Artist?
Drake (WINNER)
Fetty Wapp
Future
J. Cole
Kanye West
Kendrick Lamar
Best Female Hip Hop Artist?
Nicki Minaj (WINNER)
Dej Loaf
Lil Kim
Missy Elliott
Remy Ma
Video of the Year
Beyonce – “Formation” (WINNER)
Bryson Tiller – “Don’t”
Drake – “Hotline Bling”
Kendrick Lamar – “Alright”
Rihanna ft. Drake – “Work”
Video Director of the Year?
Director X (WINNER)
Benny Boom
Chris Brown
Colin Tilley and the Little Homies
Hype Williams
Best New Artist?
Bryson Tiller (WINNER)
Alessia Cara
Andra Day
Kehlani
Tory Lanez
Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award?
Kirk Franklin (WINNER)
Anthony Brown & Group Therapy
Erica Campbell
Lecrae
Tamela Mann
Tasha Cobbs
Best Actress?
Taraji P. Henson (WINNER)
Gabrielle Union
Kerry Washington
Tracee Ellis Ross
Viola Davis
Best Actor?
Michael B. Jordan (WINNER)
Anthony Anderson
Courtney B. Vance
Idris Elba
O’Shea Jackson Jr.
YoungStars Award?
Amandla Stenberg (WINNER)
Quvenzhane Wallis
Silento
Willow Smith
Yara Shahidi
Best Movie
Straight Outta Compton (WINNER)
Beasts of No Nation
Concussion
Creed
Dope
Sportswoman of the Year
Serena Williams (WINNER)
Cheyenne Woods
Gabrielle Douglas
Skylar Diggins
Venus Williams
Sportsman of the Year?
Stephen Curry (WINNER)
Cam Newton
Kobe Bryant
LeBron James
Odell Beckham Jr.
Coca-Cola Viewers’ Choice Award?
Beyonce – “Formation” (WINNER)
Bryson Tiller – “Don’t”
Chris Brown – “Back to Sleep”
Drake – “Hotline Bling”
Future ft. Drake – “Where Ya At”
Rihanna ft. Drake – “Work”
Centric Award?
Beyonce – “Formation” (WINNER)
Andra Day – “Rise Up”
K. Michelle – “Not a Little Bit”
Rihanna – “BBHMM”
The Internet – “Under Control”
Best International Act Africa?
Wizkid (Nigeria)
AKA (South Africa)
Black Coffee (South Africa) (WINNER)
Cassper Nyovest (South Africa)
Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)
Mzvee (Ghana)
Serge Beynaud (Cote D’Ivoire)
Yemi Alade (Nigeria)
Best International Act UK?
Skepta (WINNER)
Kano
Krept & Konan
Lianne La Havas
Stormzy
Tinie Tempah
