The virtual 2020 BET Awards took place June 28, 2020, hosted by comedian Amanda Seales. The award show paid tribute to Kobe Bryant and Little Richard and had virtual performances by Alicia Keys, Chloe x Halle, Megan Thee Stallion and others. Beyoncé was presented with the Humanitarian Award by Michelle Obama. The award show also shed light on the events happening across the country in demanding social justice.
Here is a complete list of the 2020 BET Award winners:
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
- Beyoncé
H.E.R.
Jhene Aiko
Kehlani
WINNER: Lizzo
Summer Walker
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
- Anderson.Paak
WINNER: Chris Brown
Jacquees
Khalid
The Weeknd
Usher
Best Group
- Chloe X Halle
City Girls
EarthGang
Griselda
JackBoys
WINNER: Migos
Best Collaboration
- WINNER: “No Guidance,” Chris Brown featuring Drake
“Higher,” DJ Khaled featuring Nipsey Hussle and John Legend
“Life is Good,” Future featuring Drake
“Slide,” H.E.R. featuring YG
“Hot Girl Summer,” Megan Thee Stallion featuring Nicki Minaj and Ty Dolla $ign
“On Chill,” Wale featuring Jeremih
Best Male Hip Hop Artist
- WINNER: DaBaby
Drake
Future
Lil Baby
Roddy Ricch
Travis Scott
Best Female Hip Hop Artist
- Cardi B
Doja Cat
Lizzo
WINNER: Megan Thee Stallion
Nicki Minaj
Saweetie
Video of the Year
- “No Guidance,” Chris Brown featuring Drake
“Bop,” DaBaby
WINNER: “Higher,” DJ Khaled featuring Nipsey Hussle and John Legend
“Say So,” Doja Cat
“Hot Girl Summer,” Megan Thee Stallion featuring Nicki Minaj and Ty Dolla $ign
“The Box,” Roddy Ricch
Video Director of the Year
- Benny Boom
Cole Bennett
Dave Meyers
Director X
Eif Rivera
WINNER: Teyana “Spike Tee” Taylor
Best New Artist
- Danileigh
Lil Nas X
Pop Smoke
WINNER: Roddy Ricch
Summer Walker
YBN Cordae
Album of the Year
- Cuz I Luv You, Lizzo
Fever, Megan Thee Stallion
Homecoming: The Live Album, Beyoncé
I Used To Know Her, H.E.R.
Kirk, DaBaby
WINNER: Please Excuse Me For Being Antisocial, Roddy Ricch
Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award
- “Alright,” Fred Hammond
“I Made It Out,” John P. Kee featuring Zacardi Cortez
“Follow God,” Kanye West
“All In His Plan,” PJ Morton featuring Le’Andria Johnson and Mary Mary
“Victory,” The Clark Sisters
WINNER: “Just for Me,” Kirk Franklin
Best Actress
- Angela Bassett
Cynthia Erivo
WINNER: Issa Rae
Regina King
Tracee Ellis Ross
Zendaya
Best Actor
- Billy Porter
Eddie Murphy
Forest Whitaker
Jamie Foxx
WINNER: Michael B. Jordan
Omari Hardwick
Young Stars Award
- Alex Hibbert
Asante Blackk
Jahi Di’Allo Winston
WINNER: Marsai Martin
Miles Brown
Storm Reid
Best Movie
- Bad Boys For Life
Dolemite Is My Name
Harriet
Homecoming: A Film By Beyoncé
Just Mercy
WINNER: Queen & Slim
Sportswoman of the Year
- Ajeé Wilson
Claressa Shields
Coco Gauff
Naomi Osaka
Serena Williams
WINNER: Simone Biles
Sportsman of the Year
- Giannis Antetokounmpo
Kawhi Leonard
WINNER: Lebron James
Odell Beckham Jr.
Patrick Mahomes II
Stephen Curry
BET Her Award
- “Underdog,” Alicia Keys
WINNER: “Brown Skin Girl,” Beyoncé featuring Blue Ivy Carter, WizKid and SAINt JHN
“Melanin,” Ciara featuring Lupita Nyong’o, Ester Dean, City Girls and LaLa
“I Choose,” Layton Greene
“Tempo,” Lizzo featuring Missy Elliot
“Afeni,” Rapsody featuring PJ Morton
Viewer’s Choice Award
- “No Guidance,” Chris Brown featuring Drake
“Bop,” DaBaby
“Life is Good,” Future featuring Drake
WINNER: “Hot Girl Summer,” Megan Thee Stallion featuring Nicki Minaj and Ty Dolla $ign
“The Box,” Roddy Ricch
“Heartless,” The Weeknd
Best International Act
- WINNER: Burna Boy (Nigeria)
Innoss’B (DR Congo)
Sho Madjozi (South Africa)
Dave (United Kingdom)
Stormzy (United Kingdom)
Ninho (France)
S.Pri Noir (France)
Viewer’s Choice: Best New International Act
- Rema (Nigeria)
WINNER: Sha Sha (Zimbabwe)
Celeste (United Kingdom)
Young T & Bugsey (United Kingdom)
Hatik (France)
Stacy (France)
Congratulations to all of this year’s winners!
