The BET Awards went down this past weekend and of course there were spectacular performances to be expected. Those who performed included D’Angelo, Tyrese, Melanie Fiona, Nicki Minaj, Kanye West, Usher among others. Cissy Houston (mother to the late Whitney Houston was also in attendance and performed during a tribute to her daughter.
Kanye West even made fun of himself and the controversial stunt he pulled at a previous MTV VMAs. He said ‘I never say the right thing in these situations’
Best Male R&B Artist: Chris Brown
Best Actor: Kevin Hart
Best Female R&B Artist: Beyoncé
Best Female Hip-Hop Artist: Nicki Minaj
Best New Artist: Big Sean
Best Collaboration: Wale ft. Miguel
Best Gospel: Yolanda Adams
Lifetime Achievement Award: Maze featuring Frankie Beverly
Video Of The Year: “Otis,” The Throne (Kanye West & Jay-Z)
BET Humanitarian Award: Rev. Al Sharpton
Video Director Of The Year: Beyoncé & Alan Ferguson
Viewers’ Choice Award: Mindless Behavior
AOL Fandemonium Award: Chris Brown