The big party of the BET Awards 2022 was held with Taraji P. Henson as the master of ceremonies. Doja Cat started with 6 with the highest number of nominations , although it finally went blank in terms of prizes. As big winners with two Silk Sonic awards -including album of the year for ‘ An evening with Silk Sonic’- , Kendrick Lamar and Tems. Anderson .Paak, who forms Silk Sonic with Bruno Mars, even added a third trophy in the category of video director of the year.
Winners
You can see the full list of nominees here.
Album of the year
An evening with Silk Sonic , Silk Sonic
Best female R&B/pop artist
Jazmine Sullivan
Best male R&B/pop artist
The Weeknd
Best female hip hop artist
Megan Thee Stallion
Best male hip hop artist
Kendrick Lamar
Best group
Silk Sonic
Best collaboration
“ Essence,” Wizkid Feat. Justin Bieber & Tems
Best new artist
Latto
Video of the year
“Family Ties,” Baby Keem & Kendrick Lamar
Video director of the year
Anderson .Paak aka Director .Paak
Dr. Bobby Jones best gospel/inspirational award
We Win, Lil Baby X Kirk Franklin
BET Her
“Good Morning Gorgeous,” Mary J. Blige
Best international act
Tems (Nigeria)
Best movie
King Richard
Best actor
Will Smith, King Richard
Best actress
Zendaya, Euphoria | Spider-Man: No Way Home
YoungStars award
Marsai Martin
Sportswoman of the year award
Naomi Osaka
Sportsman of the year award
Stephen Curry
Lifetime Achievement Award
Sean “Diddy” Combs