The 2015 BET Awards was all and more of what was expected. From Memorable moments and performances (especially the Bad Boy Reunion) to special tributes and honors, Sunday night's show at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles was one for the history books for the 15th-anniversary airing.
Although she was absent, Beyonce was the night's biggest winner. The international superstar won three awards including Video of the Year for "7/11," Best Female R&B/Pop Artist, and Video Director of the Year.
Chris Brown won Best Male R&B/Pop Artist and his usual Fandemonium Award while Nicki Minaj won Best Female Hip-Hop Artist, again, and the Coca-Cola Viewers' Choice Award, which featured Brown.
Check out the full winners list below:
Ultimate Icon, Music Dance Visual Award: Janet Jackson
Humanitarian Award: Tom Joyner
Best New Artist: Sam Smith
Best Female Hip-Hop Artist: Nicki Minaj
Best Male Hip-Hop Artist: Kendrick Lamar
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist: Beyoncé
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist: Chris Brown
Best International Act UK: Stormzy
Best International Act Africa: Stonebwoy
Best Group: Rae Sremmurd
Best Collaboration: Common & John Legend, "Glory"
Best Actress: Taraji P. Henson
Best Actor: Terrence Howard
Youngstars Award: Mo'ne Davis
Best Movie: Selma
Best Gospel Artist: Lecrae
Video of the Year: Beyoncé, "7/11"
Video Director of the Year: Beyoncé, Ed Burke & Todd Tourso
Sportswoman of the Year: Serena Williams
Sportsman of the Year: Stephen Curry
Coca-Cola Viewers' Choice Award: Nicki Minaj f/ Drake, Lil' Wayne & Chris Brown, "Only"
Centric Award: The Weeknd, "Earned It"
Fandemonium Award: Chris Brown
Lifetime Achievement Award: Smokey Robinson
Watch some of the night's performances HERE:
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