The BET Awards, established in 2001 by Black Entertainment Television, honor the achievements of Black entertainers and other underrepresented groups in music, film, sports, and philanthropy.
The 2024 ceremony, held at the Peacock Theater in Downtown Los Angeles, highlighted the success of Nigerian star Temilade Openiyi, known as Tems, who won her fourth BET Award. Tems clinched the Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award with her 2023 song “Me & U,” outshining notable artists like Kirk Franklin, CeCe Winans, and Maverick City Music. South African sensation Tyla also triumphed, winning the awards for Best New Artist and Best International Act.
Here’s the complete list of winners at the 2024 BET Awards:
Top Awards:
Album of the Year:
– Winner: Michael by Killer Mike
– Nominees: 11:11 by Chris Brown, A Gift & a Curse by Gunna, American Dream by 21 Savage, Coming Home by Usher, For All the Dogs (Scary Hours Edition) by Drake, Jaguar II by Victoria Monét, Pink Friday 2 by Nicki Minaj
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist:
– Winner: SZA
– Nominees: Beyoncé, Coco Jones, Doja Cat, H.E.R., Muni Long, Tyla, Victoria Monét
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist:
– Winner: Usher
– Nominees: Brent Faiyaz, Bryson Tiller, Burna Boy, Chris Brown, Drake, Fridayy, October London
Best Group:
– Winner: ¥$ (Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign)
– Nominees: 2 Chainz & Lil Wayne, 41, Blxst and Bino Rideaux, City Girls, FLO, Maverick City Music, WanMor
Best Collaboration:
– Winner: “All My Life” by Lil Durk featuring J. Cole
– Nominees: “America Has a Problem (Remix)” by Beyoncé featuring Kendrick Lamar, “Barbie World” by Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice with Aqua, “Bongos” by Cardi B featuring Megan Thee Stallion, “Carnival” by ¥$ (Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign) featuring Rich the Kid and Playboi Carti, “Don’t Play with It (Remix)” by Lola Brooke featuring Latto and Yung Miami, “Everybody” by Nicki Minaj featuring Lil Uzi Vert, “Good Good” by Usher, Summer Walker and 21 Savage, “Rich Baby Daddy” by Drake featuring Sexyy Red and SZA
Hip-Hop Categories:
Best Female Hip-Hop Artist:
– Winner: Nicki Minaj
– Nominees: Cardi B, Doja Cat, GloRilla, Ice Spice, Latto, Megan Thee Stallion, Sexyy Red
Best Male Hip-Hop Artist:
– Winner: Kendrick Lamar
– Nominees: 21 Savage, Burna Boy, Drake, Future, Gunna, J. Cole, Lil Wayne
Video and Directing:
Video of the Year:
– Winner: “On My Mama” by Victoria Monét
– Nominees: “Agora Hills” by Doja Cat, “All My Life” by Lil Durk featuring J. Cole, “Barbie World” by Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice with Aqua, “Bongos” by Cardi B featuring Megan Thee Stallion, “First Person Shooter” by Drake featuring J. Cole, “Good Good” by Usher, Summer Walker and 21 Savage, “Rich Baby Daddy” by Drake featuring Sexyy Red and SZA
Video Director of the Year:
– Winner: Cole Bennett
– Nominees: Benny Boom, Child., Dave Meyers, Janelle Monáe and Alan Ferguson, Offset, Tems, Tyler, the Creator
Emerging Talent:
Best New Artist:
– Winner: Tyla
– Nominees: 41, 4Batz, Ayra Starr, Bossman Dlow, Fridayy, October London, Sexyy Red
Viewer’s Choice Award:
– Winner: “Texas Hold ‘Em” by Beyoncé
– Nominees: “Agora Hills” by Doja Cat, “All My Life” by Lil Durk featuring J. Cole, “F–umean” by Gunna, “Lovin on Me” by Jack Harlow, “Made for Me” by Muni Long, “On My Mama” by Victoria Monét, “Rich Baby Daddy” by Drake featuring Sexyy Red and SZA, “Sensational” by Chris Brown featuring Davido and Lojay, “Water” by Tyla
Gospel and Inspirational:
Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award:
– Winner: “Me & U” by Tems
– Nominees: “Award All of the Glory” by Shirley Caesar, “All Things” by Kirk Franklin, “Angel” by Halle Bailey, “Come Jesus Come” by CeCe Winans, “Do You Believe in Love?” by Erica Campbell, “God Problems” by Maverick City Music, Naomi Raine and Chandler Moore, “Try Love” by Kirk Franklin
International Categories:
Best International Act:
– Winner: Tyla (Africa)
– Nominees: Asake (Africa), Aya Nakamura (France), Ayra Starr (Africa), BK’ (Brazil), Cleo Sol (UK), Focalistic (Africa), Karol Conká (Brazil), RAYE (UK), Tiakola (France)
Viewer’s Choice: Best New International Act:
– Winner: Makhadzi (Africa)
– Nominees: Bellah (UK), Cristale (UK), Duquesa (Brazil), Holly G (France), Jungeli (France), Oruam (Brazil), Seyi Vibez (Africa), Tyler ICU (Africa)
Other Categories:
BET Her:
– Winner: “On My Mama” by Victoria Monét
– Nominees: “16 Carriages” by Beyoncé, “Blessings” by Nicki Minaj featuring Tasha Cobbs Leonard, “Commas” by Ayra Starr, “Fly Girl” by FLO featuring Missy Elliott, “Hiss” by Megan Thee Stallion, “Saturn” by SZA, “Yeah Glo!” by GloRilla
Best Movie:
– Winner: Bob Marley: One Love
– Nominees: 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
– Nominees: Anthony Mackie, Colman Domingo, Damson Idris, Donald Glover, Idris Elba, Jeffrey Wright, Lakeith Stanfield
Best Actress:
– Winner: Regina King
– Nominees: Angela Bassett, Ayo Edebiri, Coco Jones, Danielle Brooks, Fantasia, Halle Bailey, Issa Rae
Youngstars Award:
– Winner: Blue Ivy Carter
– Nominees: Akira Akbar, Demi Singleton, Heiress Diana Harris, JaBria McCullum, Jalyn Hall, Leah Jeffries, Van Van
Sports Categories:
Sportswoman of the Year Award:
– Winner: Angel Reese
– Nominees: A’ja Wilson, Coco Gauff, Flau’jae Johnson, Juju Watkins, Naomi Osaka, Sha’Carri Richardson, Simone Biles
Sportsman of the Year Award:
– Winner: Jalen Brunson
– Nominees: Anthony Edwards, Gervonta Davis, Jalen Hurts, Kyrie Irving, LeBron James, Patrick Mahomes, Stephen Curry
