BET Awards 2021: Full Winners List

Megan Thee Stallion, Cardi B, H.E.R., Jazmine Sullivan, Silk Sonic, Lil Baby, Chadwick Boseman, Andra Day, and Judas and the Black Messiah took home the top honours at the Bet Awards 2021.

This year’s awards were proclaimed as the ‘Year of the Black Woman’ to celebrate and honour their impact on the culture.

Hosted by Academy Award-nominated and Golden Globe-winning actor, filmmaker and philanthropist Taraji P. Henson, the show aired live in front of a fully vaccinated audience.

“The BET Awards have yet again proven to be culture’s biggest night,” said Connie Orlando, EVP specials, music programming & music strategy at BET.

“From the amazing talent, extraordinary creativity, and performances, and our incredible live vaccinated audience, the energy of the night was unmatched and delivered some of the most buzzworthy moments of 2021! Throughout any circumstance, whether it be virtual, live, or whatever comes next, BET will continue to elevate the standard of awards shows.”

The BET Awards, which has become synonymous with powerful Black artistry and social commentary, continues to spotlight and celebrate the artists and creators of tomorrow.

Kirk Franklin and Lil Baby opened the show with a spirited performance of their hit song, We Win from the Space Jam: A New Legacy Official Soundtrack, while Migos performed Straightenin and Type Shit with Cardi B, who revealed her second pregnancy during the performance.

Other performances included H.E.R.’s rendition of her triumphant anthem, We Made It, Megan Thee Stallion’s performance of her latest hit single, Thot Sh*t, while Lil Nas X performed MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name).

Darnella Frazier was honoured with the Shine a Light award for capturing video of the murder of George Floyd, sparking further awareness of systemic racial inequalities, police brutality and efforts for meaningful change.

The Shine A Light Award recognises exceptional resilience, ingenuity and creativity in the face of adversity.

Congresswoman Maxine Waters introduced Jazmine Sullivan, who performed soulful renditions of new singles, Tragic and On It from Heaux Tales, which won Album of the Year.

Queen Latifah was honoured with this year’s Lifetime Achievement BET Award in recognition of her prolific career over the past 30 years.

Full Winners List:

ALBUM OF THE YEAR

Heaux Tales – Jazmine Sullivan

BEST COLLABORATION

Cardi B Feat. Megan Thee Stallion – WAP

BEST FEMALE R&B/POP ARTIST

H.E.R.

BEST MALE R&B/POP ARTIST

Chris Brown

BEST NEW ARTIST

Giveon

BEST GROUP

Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic

VIEWER’S CHOICE: BEST NEW INTERNATIONAL ACT

Bree Runway (UK)

VIEWER’S CHOICE

Megan Thee Stallion Ft. Beyoncé, Savage Remix

BEST FEMALE HIP HOP ARTIST

Megan Thee Stallion

BEST MALE HIP HOP ARTIST

Lil Baby

DR. BOBBY JONES BEST GOSPEL/INSPIRATIONAL AWARD

Kirk Franklin - Strong God

BET HER AWARD

SZA – Good Days

BEST INTERNATIONAL ACT

Burna Boy (Nigeria)

VIDEO OF THE YEAR

Cardi B Feat. Megan Thee Stallion – WAP

VIDEO DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR

Bruno Mars and Florent Déchard

BEST MOVIE

Judas and the Black Messiah

BEST ACTRESS

Andra Day

BEST ACTOR

Chadwick Boseman

YOUNGSTARS AWARD

Marsai Martin

SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR

Naomi Osaka

SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR

LeBron James

Image credits: BET