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An Exclusive Look Inside The 2022 BET Awards
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The 2022 BET Awards took place on Sunday (June 26) at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, CA. Taraji P. Henson served as host once again, and Diddy was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award presented by Kanye West and Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds.
Lizzo opened the show with a thunderous rendition of “About Damn Time” from her forthcoming album “Special.” The “Good As Hell” singer rocked a bedazzled gold outfit and accented her vocal performance with a flute.
Jack Harlow took the stage next, where he performed “Poison” with Lil Wayne. After this opening performance, the crowd erupted when special guest Brandy popped in for a cameo during “First Class.” The legendary singer and the “What’s Poppin” rapper exchanged words earlier this year when Jack Harlow admitted that he didn’t know she and Ray-J were siblings. As a response to this lack of acknowledgement, Brandy released a playful diss-track to Harlow, which she performed while on stage. “Allow me to reintroduce myself, my name is / World-famous, one of the greatest / Living legend, did I mention my résumé is amazing?” It is clear that the two have made amends and are on good terms following the matter.
Later in the evening, Latto brought out Mariah Carey for a special rendition of “Big Energy” to set the crowd ablaze. Latto and Lizzo will go on tour in September of this year.
The show also acknowledged current events and an estranged political climate. Within the first few minutes of the show, presenters Janelle Monae and Jazmine Sullivan commented on the Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade.
Host Taraji P. Henson used her monologue to comment on the matter. “Guns have more rights than a woman,” Henson said. “It’s a sad day in America. A weapon that can take lives has more power than woman who can give life, if she chooses to.”
Doja Cat was the night’s leading nominee with six nominations, followed by Drake and Ari Lennox with four each. However, despite each of these artists leading the pack in nominations, each artist went home empty-handed.
Instead, the top winners of the night were Silk Sonic, Kendrick Lamar and Tems. Silk Sonic was awarded Album of the Year for An Evening With Silk Sonic. The duo also took home the award for best group. Kendrick took home the trophy for Best Male Hip-Hop Artist, setting a record five wins in that category. The Compton rapper also won Video of the Year for Family Ties with Baby Keem. Lastly, Tems won Best Collaboration for her work on “Essence” with Wizkid and Justin Bieber. The win was Bieber’s first BET Award. Tems also won the trophy for Best International Act.
View the full list of winners below:
Album of the Year
WINNER: An Evening With Silk Sonic, Silk Sonic
Back of My Mind, H.E.R.
Call Me If You Get Lost, Tyler, The Creator
Certified Lover Boy, Drake
Donda, Kanye West
Heaux Tales, Mo’ Tales: The Deluxe, Jazmine Sullivan
Planet Her, Doja Cat
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
WINNER: Jazmine Sullivan
Ari Lennox
Chlöe
Doja Cat
H.E.R.
Mary J. Blige
Summer Walker
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
WINNER: The Weeknd
Blxst
Chris Brown
Givēon
Lucky Daye
Wizkid
Yung Bleu
Best Female Hip-Hop Artist
WINNER: Megan Thee Stallion
Cardi B
Doja Cat
Latto
Nicki Minaj
Saweetie
Best Male Hip-Hop Artist
WINNER: Kendrick Lamar
Drake
Future
J. Cole
Jack Harlow
Kanye West
Lil Baby
Best Group
WINNER: Silk Sonic
Chlöe X Halle
City Girls
Lil Baby & Lil Durk
Migos
Young Dolph & Key Glock
Best Collaboration
WINNER: “Essence,” Wizkid Feat. Justin Bieber & Tems
“Every Chance I Get,” DJ Khaled Feat. Lil Baby & Lil Durk
“Family Ties,” Baby Keem & Kendrick Lamar
“Kiss Me More,” Doja Cat Feat. SZA
“Way 2 Sexy,” Drake Feat. Future & Young Thug
“Whole Lotta Money” (Remix), Bia Feat. Nicki Minaj
Best New Artist
WINNER: Latto
Baby Keem
Benny the Butcher
Muni Long
Tems
Yung Bleu
Video of the Year
WINNER: “Family Ties,” Baby Keem & Kendrick Lamar
“Have Mercy,” Chlöe
“Kiss Me More,” Doja Cat Feat. SZA
“Pressure,” Ari Lennox
“Smokin Out the Window,” Silk Sonic
“Way 2 Sexy,” Drake Feat. Future & Young Thug
Video Director of the Year
WINNER: Anderson .Paak a.k.a. Director .Paak
Benny Boom
Beyoncé & Dikayl Rimmasch
Director X
Hype Williams
Missy Elliott
Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award
WINNER: “We Win,” Lil Baby X Kirk Franklin
“All in Your Hands,” Marvin Sapp
“Come to Life,” Kanye West
“Grace.” Kelly Price
“Hallelujah,” Fred Hammond
“Hold Us Together (Hope Mix),” H.E.R. & Tauren Wells
“Jireh,” Elevation Worship & Maverick City Music
BET Her
WINNER: “Good Morning Gorgeous,” Mary J. Blige
“Best of Me (Originals),” Alicia Keys
“Have Mercy,” Chlöe
“Pressure,” Ari Lennox
“Roster,” Jazmine Sullivan
“Unloyal,” Summer Walker & Ari Lennox
“Woman,” Doja Cat
Best International Act
WINNER: Tems (Nigeria)
Dave (U.K.)
Dinos (France)
Fally Ipupa (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
Fireboy DML (Nigeria)
Little Simz (U.K.)
Ludmilla (Brazil)
Major League DJz (South Africa)
Tayc (France)
Best Movie
WINNER: King Richard
Candyman
Respect
Space Jam: A New Legacy
Summer of Soul
The Harder They Fall
Best Actor
WINNER: Will Smith, King Richard
Adrian Holmes, Bel Air
Anthony Anderson, Black-Ish
Damson Idris, Snowfall
Denzel Washington, The Tragedy of Macbeth
Forest Whitaker, Respect | Godfather of Harlem
Jabari Banks, Bel Air
Sterling K. Brown, This Is Us
Best Actress
WINNER: Zendaya, Euphoria | Spider-Man: No Way Home
Aunjanue Ellis, King Richard
Coco Jones, Bel Air
Issa Rae, Insecure
Jennifer Hudson, Respect
Mary J. Blige, Power Book II: Ghost
Queen Latifah, The Equalizer
Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary
Regina King, The Harder They Fall
YoungStars Award
WINNER: Marsai Martin
Akira Akbar
Demi Singleton
Miles Brown
Saniyya Sidney
Storm Reid
Sportswoman of the Year Award
WINNER: Naomi Osaka
Brittney Griner
Candace Parker
Serena Williams
Sha’carri Richardson
Simone Biles
Sportsman of the Year Award
WINNER: Stephen Curry
Aaron Donald
Bubba Wallace
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Ja Morant
LeBron James
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Recap: Key Glock Shuts Down The Belasco
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Music Xclusives stopped by the Belasco Theatre in Los Angeles to witness Key Glock’s sold out show while on his “Yellow Tape” Tour.
Before Glock came out to a raucous audience, numerous P.R.E. artists opened up the show. Jay Fizzle, Big Moochie Grape, Joddy Badass, Snupe Bandz, Paper Route Woo, Chitana and Kenny Muney hit the stage. Muney, who recently dropped his project Time Is Muney, performed to an excited audience chanting each word. Time Is Muney debuted at the top 25 on Apple Music’s Best Albums Chart. Muney and Glock’s “Leeches” currently approaches a million views on Youtube.
Artists made numerous references to the late Young Dolph, who died last November after being shot outside a Memphis bakery. Key Glock revealed that he was taking time to cope with the tragedy. “I’m maintaining. Like, I’m not getting better, I’m not getting worse. I’m just here right now,” he said.
As a tribute to Dolph, Glock performed a bevy of hits from his Dum and Dummer album with Young Dolph. He also broke into a rendition of “100 Shots” to the crowd.
Yellow Tape 2 (Deluxe) was released on March 25 as a follow up to 2020’s Yellow Tape. P.R.E.’s joining project Paper Route Empire Presents: Long Live Dolph Compilation was released in January.
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