View the complete list of 2022 BET Awards winners.

there was a ceremony for the Black Excellence in Music, Culture, and Sports (BET) Awards.

Lizzo kicked off the Taraji P. Henson-hosted programme with a stellar rendition of her most current single, "About Damn Time."

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Several of the presenters, performers, and award winners issued pleas for action in the wake of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade on Friday.

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However, there were also joyful times. Mariah Carey and Latto both had surprising performances, as did Brandy and Jack Harlow. Both performers reached astoundingly high notes.

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Sean "Diddy" Combs received a lifetime achievement award. He was honoured by many musicians, including Mary J. Blige and Kanye West, as well as ex-confederates.

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The BET Award for best actor was won by Will Smith, who smacked Chris Rock on the stage moments before taking home the best actor prize at the Academy Awards.

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Jazmine Sullivan is the best female artist.

The Weeknd is the top male artist.

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Silk Sonic, the best group (Bruno Mars and Anderson)

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Wizkid's "Essence" with Justin Bieber and Tems is the best collaboration.

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Megan Thee Stallion is the best female rapper.

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Kendrick Lamar is the best male rapper.

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"Smokin Out The Window" by Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars and Anderson.Paak) is the best video of the year.

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The year's best video director is Anderson Paak, also known as Director Paak.

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Latto, Best New Artist

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The year's best album is "An Evening with Silk Sonic," by Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars and Anderson.Paak).

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"Good Morning Gorgeous" by Mary J. Blige, on BET Her

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Tems, best international artist (Nigeria)

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"King Richard" is the best film.

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Will Smith, "King Richard," wins for best actor.

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Zendaya won for best actress

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Marsai Martin wins a Youngstars Award.

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Naomi Osaka wins the Sportswoman of the Year award.

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Stephen Curry won the Sportsman of the Year award.

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