The stars were all out at the 2019 BET Awards, as in addition to dynamic performances from Migos, Lil Nas X & Billy Ray Cyrus, DJ Khaled & Meek Mill, DaBaby, Mary J Blige for her Lifetime Achievement Award, and Cardi B & Offset in what was pegged as their first-ever televised performance together, there were also plenty of moving tributes and awards for this year's honorees.
The one and only Beyoncé took home the Best Female R&B / Pop Artist as Bruno Mars took home the same award for the men, while the Best Male Hip-Hop Artist was given to the late Nipsey Hussle, who was posthumously honored with the Humanitarian Award which was accepted by his family on his behalf.
Meanwhile, Cardi B was the most nominated artist of the night and after opening the show she took home the Best Female Hip-Hop Artist and Album of the Year, as Migos was honored as the Best Group of the year and Travis Scott and Drake won Best Collaboration for "Sicko Mode." Otherwise. Lil Baby won Best New Artist, Childish Gambino won Video of the Year, Regina King took home Best Actress as Michael B. Jordan won Best Actor, while Steph Curry and Serena Williams were honored as the Sportsman and Sportswoman of the year.
Additionally, the Exonerated Central Park Five were honored at this year's ceremony that was hosted by actress and comedian Regina Hall, while Tyler Perry won the Ultimate Icon Award as Spike Lee took home Best Film with "BlacKkKlansman."
Full List of 2019 Winners:
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist : Beyonce
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist: Bruno Mars
Best Group: Migos
Best Collaboration: Travis Scott ft. Drake, "SICKO MODE"
Best Male Hip-Hop Artist: Nipsey Hussle
Best Female Hip-Hop Artist: Cardi B
Video of the Year: Childish Gambino - "This is America"
Video Director of the Year: Karena Evans
Best New Artist: Lil Baby
Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award: Snoop Dogg ft Rance Allen - Blessing Me Again
Best International Act: Burna Boy (Nigeria)
Best New International Act: Sho Madjozi (South Africa)
Best Actress: Regina King
Best Actor: Michael B. Jordan
YoungStars Award: Marsai Martin
Best Movie: BlacKkKlansman
Sportswoman of the Year: Serena Williams
Sportsman of the Year: Stephen Curry
Album of the Year: Cardi B - "Ivasion of Privacy"
2019 Coca-Cola Viewers’ Choice Award: Ella Mai - "Trip"
BET Her Award: H.E.R. - "Hard Place"
Source: bet.com
