Music
2016 BET Awards Performances
It’s the night we’ve all been waiting for, the 16th annual BET Awards. Kicking off live at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, this year’s awards show is hosted by none other than Black-ish stars Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross. The night is set to have Beyonce and Kendrick Lamar open up the show, and feature performances from Alicia Keys, Stevie Wonder, Erykah Badu, Future, Young Thug, Remy Ma, Bryson Tiller, and Usher.
With tonight also serving as a tribute to Purple Rain legend, Prince, the network has tapped on D’Angelo, The Roots, Janelle Monáe and so much more for the tribute, as well as Prince collaborator Sheila E. More. A Muhammad Ali tribute will also be in order as well.
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Drake leads the awards show with a total of nine nominations, following Rihanna and Beyoncé tying at six nominations each.
The show kicks at 8 PM. Be sure to check back for full list of winners, as well as the performances (page 3 or click here).
The show will also air on 17 other Viacom channels including VH1 & MTV.
2016 BET AWARDS NOMINEES:
Video of the Year
Beyoncé – Formation
Bryson Tiller – Don’t
Drake – Hotline Bling
Kendrick Lamar – Alright
Rihanna featuring Drake – Work
Video Director of the Year
Benny Boom
Colin Tilley
Tech n9ne
Director X
Hype Williams
Coca-Cola Viewers’ Choice Awards
Beyoncé – Formation
Bryson Tiller – Don’t
Chris Brown – Back to Sleep
Drake – Hotline Bling
Future featuring Drake – Where Ya At
Rihanna featuring Drake – Work
Centric Award
Andra Day – Rise Up
Beyoncé – Formation
K. Michelle – Not a Little Bit
The Internet – Under Control
Rihanna – Bitch Better Have My Money
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
Adele
Andra Day
Beyoncé
K. Michelle
Rihanna
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
Bryson Tiller
Chris Brown
Jeremih
The Weeknd
Tyrese Gibson
Best Female Hip Hop Artist
Dej Loaf
Lil’ Kim
Missy Elliott
Nicki Minaj
Remy Ma
Best Male Hip Hop Artist
Drake
Fetty Wap
Future
J. Cole
Kanye West
Kendrick Lamar
Best Group
2 Chainz & Lil Wayne
Drake & Future
Puff Daddy & The Family
Rae Sremmurd
The Internet
Best Collaboration
Big Sean featuring Chris Brown & Ty Dolla Sign – “Play No Games”
Big Sean featuring Kanye West & John Legend – “One Man Can Change the World”
Future featuring Drake – “Where Ya At”
Nicki Minaj featuring Beyoncé – “Feeling Myself”
Rihanna featuring Drake – “Work”
Best New Artist
Alessia Cara
Andra Day
Bryson Tiller
Kehlani
Tory Lanez
Best Gospel Artist
Anthony Brown & Group Therapy
Erica Atkins-Campbell
Kirk Franklin
Lecrae
Tamela Mann
Tasha Cobbs
Best Actress
Gabrielle Union
Kerry Washington
Taraji P. Henson
Tracee Ellis Ross
Viola Davis
Best Actor
Anthony Anderson
Courtney B. Vance
Idris Elba
Michael B. Jordan
O’Shea Jackson Jr.
Young Stars Award
Amandla Stenberg
Quvenzhané Wallis
Silentó
Willow Smith
Yara Shahidi
Best Movie
Beasts of No Nation
Concussion
Creed
Dope
Straight Outta Compton
Sportswoman of the Year
Cheyenne Woods
Gabrielle Douglas
Serena Williams
Skylar Diggins
Venus Williams
Sportsman of the Year
Cam Newton
Kobe Bryant
LeBron James
Odell Beckham Jr.
Stephen Curry
Best International Act: UK
Kano
Krept and Konan
Lianne La Havas
Skepta
Stormzy
Best International Act: Africa
AKA
Black Coffee
Cassper Nyovest
Diamond Platnumz
MzVee
Serge Beynaud
Wizkid
Yemi Alade
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