The 20th edition of BET Awards held on Sunday, June 28, was streamed via virtual media platforms due to the coronavirus pandemic. The entertainment event was hosted by Amanda Seales, with special performance by Alicia Keys, Lil Wayne, Jennifer Hudson, Jay Rock, Roddy Ricch, Chloe X Halle, Megan Thee Stallion, Usher, Nas, and other artistes.
Nigerian superstars, Burna Boy and Wizkid basked the Best International Act and BET HER Awards respectively. Also, Sha Sha, the Zimbabwean act won the Best New International Act Award.
Meanwhile, the biggest winners on the night were Drake, Beyoncé, Chris Brown, DJ Khalid, Megan Thee Stallion, John Legend, Roddy Ricch, and Nipsey Hussle. They won two medals apiece.
Below is the full list of award winners:
Album of the Year
Roddy Ricch – Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
Lizzo
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
Chris Brown
Best Group
Migos
Best Collaboration
Chris Brown [Ft. Drake] – “No Guidance”
Best Female Hip-Hop Artist
Megan Thee Stallion
Best Male Hip-Hop Artist
DaBaby
Video of the Year
DJ Khaled [Ft. Nipsey Hussle, John Legend] – “Higher”
Video Director of the Year
Teyana “Spike Tee” Taylor
Best New Artist
Roddy Ricch
Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award
Kirk Franklin – “Just for Me”
Best International Act
Burna Boy
Best New International Act
Sha Sha
Best Actress
Issa Rae
Best Actor
Michael B. Jordan
Young Stars Award
Marsai Martin
Best Movie
Queen & Slim
Sportswoman of the Year
Simone Biles
Sportsman of the Year
LeBron James
2020 Coca-Cola Viewers’ Choice Award
Megan Thee Stallion [Ft. Nicki Minaj and Ty Dolla $ign] – “Hot Girl Summer”
BET Her Award
Beyonce [Ft. Blue Ivy Carter, Wizkid and Saint Jhn] – “Brown Skin Girl”
