Usher, Victoria Monet shine bright at 2024 BET Awards: Full winners list inside

Hosted by Taraji P. Henson, the event held at the Peacock Theater in Downtown Los Angeles on Sunday showcased a vibrant display of talent and creativity, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Victoria Monet seized the spotlight, claiming two prestigious awards: BET Her Award and Video of the Year for her compelling work 'On My Mama.'

Killer Mike's album 'Michael' earned him the coveted Album of the Year accolade, while Usher was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award and named Best Male R&B/Pop Artist.

The ceremony kicked off with an electrifying performance by Megan Thee Stallion, who emerged from a giant egg, a nod to the cover of her latest album 'Megan.'

The evening continued with powerful performances from a lineup including GloRilla, Ice Spice, Latto, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Tyla, and more, each delivering memorable moments that resonated with the audience.

Notable absentees included SZA and Regina King, who clinched Best Female R&B/Pop Artist and Best Actress respectively, while other categories like Best Group were claimed by Y=$, Ye, Ty Dolla $ign. The Best Collaboration award went to Lil Durk featuring J. Cole for their track 'All My Life.'

In the realm of hip-hop, Nicki Minaj secured Best Female Hip-Hop Artist, and Kendrick Lamar took home Best Male Hip-Hop Artist honours.

The Viewer's Choice Award was clinched by Beyonce for 'Texas Hold 'Em,' underscoring her continued popularity and influence, as per The Hollywood Reporter.

The BET Awards also celebrated achievements beyond music, with notable mentions such as Bob Marley: One Love winning Best Movie, and Denzel Washington and Regina King crowned Best Actor and Best Actress respectively.

Blue Ivy Carter shone as she won the YoungStars Award, reflecting her emerging influence in entertainment.

Here's the full list of nominees and winners:

Album of the YearChris Brown, 11:11Gunna, A Gift & A Curse21 Savage, American DreamUsher, Coming HomeDrake, For All the Dogs (Scary Hours Edition)Victoria Monet, Jaguar IIKiller Mike, Michael (WINNER)Nicki Minaj, Pink Friday 2

Best Female R&B/Pop ArtistBeyonceCoco JonesDoja CatH.E.R.Muni LongSZA (WINNER)TylaVictoria Monet

Best Male R&B/Pop ArtistBrent FaiyazBryson TillerBurna BoyChris BrownDrakeFridayyOctober LondonUsher (WINNER)

Best GroupY=$, Ye, Ty Dolla $ign (WINNER)2 Chainz & Lil Wayne41Blxst & Bino RideauxCity GirlsFloMaverick City MusicWanmor

Best CollaborationLil Durk feat. J. Cole, 'All My Life' (WINNER)Beyonce feat. Kendrick Lamar, 'America Has a Problem (Remix)'Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice (With Aqua), 'Barbie World'Cardi B feat. Megan Thee Stallion, 'Bongos'Y=$, Ye, Ty Dolla $ign feat. Rich The Kid, Playboi Carti, 'Carnival'Lola Brooke feat. Latto & Yung Miami, 'Don't Play With It (Remix)'Nicki Minaj feat. Lil Uzi Vert, 'Everybody'Usher, Summer Walker & 21 Savage, 'Good Good'Drake feat. Sexyy Red & SZA, 'Rich Baby Daddy'

Best Female Hip-Hop ArtistCardi BDoja CatGloRillaIce SpiceLattoMegan Thee StallionNicki Minaj (WINNER)Sexyy Red

Best Male Hip-Hop Artist21 SavageBurna BoyDrakeFutureGunnaJ. ColeKendrick Lamar (WINNER)Lil Wayne

Best New artist414BatzAyra StarrBossman DlowFridayyOctober LondonSexyy RedTyla (WINNER)

Video of the YearDoja Cat, 'Agora Hills'Lil Durk feat J. Cole, 'All My Life'Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice (With Aqua), 'Barbie World'Cardi B feat. Megan Thee Stallion, 'Bongos'Drake feat. J. Cole, 'First Person Shooter'Usher, Summer Walker & 21 Savage, 'Good Good'Victoria Monet, 'On My Mama' (WINNER)Drake feat. Sexyy Red & SZA, 'Rich Baby Daddy'

Video Director of the YearBenny BoomChild.Cole Bennett (WINNER)Dave MeyersJanelle Monae & Alan FergusonOffsetTemsTyler, The Creator

Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational AwardShirley Caesar, 'Award All of the Glory'Kirk Franklin, 'All Things'Halle Bailey, 'Angel'CeCe Winans, 'Come Jesus Come'Erica Campbell, 'Do You Believe in Love?'Maverick City Music, Naomi Raine & Chandler Moore, 'God Problems'Tems, 'Me & U' (WINNER)Kirk Franklin, 'Try Love'

Viewer's Choice AwardDoja Cat, 'Agora Hills'Lil Durk feat. J. Cole, 'All My Life'Gunna, 'Fukumean'Jack Harlow, 'Lovin on Me'Muni Long, 'Made for Me'Victoria Monet, 'On My Mama'Drake feat. Sexyy Red & SZA, 'Rich Baby Daddy'Chris Brown feat. Davido & Lojay, 'Sensational'Beyonce, 'Texas Hold 'Em' (WINNER)Tyla, 'Water'

Best International ActAsake (Africa)Aya Nakamura (France)Ayra Starr (Africa)Bk' (Brazil)Cleo Sol (UK)Focalistic (Africa)Karol Conka (Brazil)Raye (UK)Tiakola (France)Tyla (Africa) (WINNER)

Viewer's Choice: Best New International ActBellah (UK)Cristale (UK)Duquesa (Brazil)Holly G (France)Jungeli (France)Makhadzi (Africa)Oruam (Brazil)Seyi Vibez (Africa)Tyler Icu (Africa)

BET HerBeyonce, '16 Carriages'Nicki Minaj feat. Tasha Cobbs Leonard, 'Blessings'Ayra Starr, 'Commas'Flo feat. Missy Elliott, 'Fly Girl'Megan Thee Stallion, 'Hiss'Victoria Monet, 'On My Mama' (WINNER)SZA, 'Saturn'GloRilla, 'Yeah Glo!'

Best MovieAmerican FictionBob Marley: One Love (WINNER)Renaissance: A Film by BeyonceSpider-Man: Across the Spider-VerseThe Book of ClarenceThe Color PurpleThe Equalizer 3The Little Mermaid

Best ActorAnthony MackieColman DomingoDamson IdrisDenzel Washington (WINNER)Donald GloverIdris ElbaJeffrey WrightLakeith Stanfield

Best ActressAngela BassettAyo EdebiriCoco JonesDanielle BrooksFantasiaHalle BaileyIssa RaeRegina King (WINNER)

YoungStars AwardAkira AkbarBlue Ivy Carter (WINNER)Demi SingletonHeiress Diana HarrisJabria McCullumJalyn HallLeah JeffriesVan Van

Sportswoman of the Year AwardA'ja WilsonAngel Reese (WINNER)Coco GauffFlau'jae JohnsonJuju WatkinsNaomi OsakaSha'carri RichardsonSimone Biles

Sportsman of the Year AwardAnthony EdwardsGervonta DavisJalen Brunson (WINNER)Jalen HurtsKyrie IrvingLebron JamesPatrick MahomesStephen Curry

As the night drew to a close, the 2024 BET Awards left an indelible mark with its celebration of diversity, artistic merit, and the ongoing cultural impact of Black entertainment.

The event not only honoured established stars but also highlighted promising newcomers. (ANI)