Beyonce was the biggest winner at the BET Awards 2017, which held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, U.S on Sunday.
The mother of twins won four of the five categories she was nominated in. But she was not present to receive them at the star-studded event which celebrated achievements in music, entertainment, sports, television and movies.
The event which was hosted by Leslie Jones of Saturday Night Live also saw performances by some of America’s fan-favourite like Chris Brown, Bruno Mars, Big Sean and others.
When it was announced that Beyonce won the viewer’s choice award, Chloe x Halle – the young duo signed to her record label – recited a speech given to them from the pop star.
Other winners for the night included Bruno Mars who won two awards, Chance The Rapper who was named best new artiste.
Nigeria’s Wizkid emerged the Best International Act (Africa) award.
See full list of winners at the event:
Best Female Hip-Hop Artist
Remy Ma
Coca-Cola Viewers’ Choice Award
Beyoncé — “Sorry”
Best Male Hip-Hop Artist
Kendrick Lamar
Youngstars Award
Yara Shahidi
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
Bruno Mars
Best New Artist
Chance the Rapper
Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award
Lecrae
Centric Award
Solange — “Cranes in the Sky”
Best Group
Migos
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
Beyoncé
Best Collaboration
Chris Brown Ft. Gucci Mane & Usher — “Party”
Video of the Year
Beyoncé — “Sorry” Bruno Mars — “24k Magic”
Video Director of the Year
Kahlil Joseph & Beyoncé Knowles-Carter — “Sorry”
Album of the Year
Lemonade — Beyoncé
Best Actress
Taraji P. Henson
Best Actor
Mahershala Ali
Best Movie
“Hidden Figures”
Sportswoman of the Year Award
Serena Williams
Sportsman of the Year Award
Stephen Curry
Best International Act: Europe
Stormzy
Best International Act: Africa
Wizkid
Humanitarian Award
Chance the Rapper
Lifetime Achievement Award
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