The 2024 BET Awards were live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, hosted by Taraji P. Henson.
Drake led with seven nominations, followed by Nicki Minaj with six. J. Cole, Sexyy Red, SZA, and Victoria Monét have five each, while 21 Savage, Beyoncé, Doja Cat, Megan Thee Stallion, Tyla, and Usher each have four.
Performers include Will Smith, who just released “You Can Make It,” along with GloRilla, Latto, Muni Long, Sexyy Red, Shaboozey, Monét, Lauryn Hill, YG Marley, Ice Spice, Tanner Adell, Tyla, and Megan Thee Stallion. “
The performances are going to blow us all away,” said Henson. “We got Will Smith, guys. I am so excited to see what he has up his sleeve.”
Usher received the Lifetime Achievement Award. “Usher is getting his flowers, and I’m so honoured to host the show where he’s receiving his flowers. It’s a proud moment for the culture,” said Henson.
Here are the 2024 BET Awards winners, updated live throughout the show:
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
- WINNER: Michael – Killer Mike
BEST FEMALE R&B/POP ARTIST
- WINNER: SZA
BEST MALE R&B/POP ARTIST
- WINNER: Usher
BEST GROUP
- WINNER: ¥$ (Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign)
BEST COLLABORATION
- WINNER: “All My Life” – Lil Durk featuring J. Cole
BEST FEMALE HIP-HOP ARTIST
- WINNER: Nicki Minaj
- Cardi B
- Doja Cat
- GloRilla
- Ice Spice
- Latto
- Megan Thee Stallion
- Sexyy Red
BEST MALE HIP-HOP ARTIST
- WINNER: Kendrick Lamar
- 21 Savage
- Burna Boy
- Drake
- Future
- Gunna
- J. Cole
- Lil Wayne
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
- WINNER: “On My Mama” – Victoria Monét
- “Agora Hills” – Doja Cat
- “All My Life” – Lil Durk featuring J. Cole
- “Barbie World” – Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice with Aqua
- “Bongos” – Cardi B featuring Megan Thee Stallion
- “First Person Shooter” – Drake featuring J. Cole
- “Good Good” – Usher, Summer Walker and 21 Savage
- “Rich Baby Daddy” – Drake featuring Sexyy Red and SZA
VIDEO DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
- WINNER: Cole Bennett
- Benny Boom
- Child.
- Dave Meyers
- Janelle Monáe and Alan Ferguson
- Offset
- Tems
- Tyler, the Creator
BEST NEW ARTIST
- WINNER: Tyla
- 41
- 4Batz
- Ayra Starr
- Bossman Dlow
- Fridayy
- October London
- Sexyy Red
DR. BOBBY JONES BEST GOSPEL/INSPIRATIONAL AWARD
- WINNER: “Me & U” – Tems
- “Award All of the Glory” – Shirley Caesar
- “All Things” – Kirk Franklin
- “Angel” – Halle Bailey
- “Come Jesus Come” – CeCe Winans
- “Do You Believe in Love?” – Erica Campbell
- “God Problems” – Maverick City Music, Naomi Raine and Chandler Moore
- “Try Love” – Kirk Franklin
VIEWER’S CHOICE AWARD
- WINNER: “Texas Hold ‘Em” – Beyoncé
- “Agora Hills” – Doja Cat
- “All My Life” – Lil Durk featuring J. Cole
- “F–umean” – Gunna
- “Lovin on Me” – Jack Harlow
- “Made for Me” – Muni Long
- “On My Mama” – Victoria Monét
- “Rich Baby Daddy” – Drake featuring Sexyy Red and SZA
- “Sensational” – Chris Brown featuring Davido and Lojay
- “Water” – Tyla
BEST INTERNATIONAL ACT
- WINNER: Tyla (Africa)
- Asake (Africa)
- Aya Nakamura (France)
- Ayra Starr (Africa)
- BK’ (Brazil)
- Cleo Sol (UK)
- Focalistic (Africa)
- Karol Conká (Brazil)
- RAYE (UK)
- Tiakola (France)
BET HER
- WINNER: “On My Mama” – Victoria Monét
BEST MOVIE
- WINNER: Bob Marley: One Love
- American Fiction
- Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé
- Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
- The Book of Clarence
- The Color Purple
- The Equalizer 3
- The Little Mermaid
BEST ACTOR
- WINNER: Denzel Washington
- Anthony Mackie
- Colman Domingo
- Damson Idris
- Donald Glover
- Idris Elba
- Jeffrey Wright
- Lakeith Stanfield
BEST ACTRESS
- WINNER: Regina King
- Angela Bassett
- Ayo Edebiri
- Coco Jones
- Danielle Brooks
- Fantasia
- Halle Bailey
- Issa Rae
YOUNGSTARS AWARD
- WINNER: Blue Ivy Carter
SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD
- WINNER: Angel Reese
SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD
- WINNER: Jalen Brunson