The 2015 edition of the BET Awards took place in Los Angeles Sunday with Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj and Beyonce winning big.
Kendrick Lamar opened the 2015 BET Awards with a powerful performance of "Alright."
British singer Sam Smith continued his hot streak at music awards shows, picking up the night's first prize for best new artist beating out the likes of Fetty Wap and Bobby Shmurda.
Ghana had solid representation in Stonebwoy and UK-based act Stormzy also going home with awards in their respective categories.
Held at the Nokia Theatre, the event was hosted by “Black-ish” stars Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross.
See full list of winners
Best New Artist
Sam Smith (WINNER)
Dej Loaf
Fetty Wap
Rae Sremmurd
Tinashe
Best Male Hip-Hop Artist
Kendrick Lamar (WINNER)
J. Cole
Drake
Common
Big Sean
Wale
Best Female Hip-Hop Artist
Nicki Minaj (WINNER)
Azealia Banks
Tink
Iggy Azalea
Trina
Dej Loaf
Best Actor
Terrence Howard (WINNER)
Anthony Anderson
Idris Elba
Jussie Smollett
Kevin Hart
Centric Award
The Weeknd – “Earned It” (WINNER)
Avery Sunshine – “Call My Name”
Jazmine Sullivan – “Dumb (feat. Meek Mill)”
Mark Ronson – “Uptown Funk (feat. Bruno Mars)”
Sam Smith – “Stay with Me (feat. Mary J. Blige)”
Humanitarian Award
Tom Joyner
Ultimate Icon: Music Dance Visual Award
Janet Jackson
Fandemonium Award
Chris Brown
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
Beyoncé (WINNER)
Janelle Monáe
Jhené Aiko
Ciara
Rihanna
K. Michelle
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
Chris Brown (WINNER)
The Weeknd
John Legend
Trey Songz
Usher
August Alsina
Best Group
Rae Sremmurd (WINNER)
A$AP Mob
Migos
Rich Gang
Young Money
Jodeci
Best Collaboration
Common & John Legend – “Glory” (WINNER)
Chris Brown – “Loyal (feat. Lil Wayne & Tyga)”
Big Sean – “I Don’t F**k with You (feat. E-40)”
August Alsina – “No Love (Remix) [feat. Nicki Minaj]”
Chris Brown – “New Flame (feat. Usher & Rick Ross)”
Mark Ronson – “Uptown Funk (feat. Bruno Mars)”
Best Actress
Taraji P. Henson (WINNER)
Gabrielle Union
Kerry Washington
Tracee Ellis Ross
Viola Davis
YoungStars Award
Mo’Ne Davis (WINNER)
Jacob Latimore
Jaden Smith
Quevenzhané Wallis
Zendaya
Best Movie
Selma (WINNER)
Annie
Beyond the Lights
Think Like a Man Too
Top Five
Best Gospel Artist
Lecrae (WINNER)
Deitrick Haddon
Erica Campbell
Fred Hammond
Mali Music
Michelle Williams
Video of the Year
Beyoncé – “7/11″ (WINNER)
Chris Brown – “New Flame (feat. Usher & Rick Ross)”
Chris Brown – “Loyal (feat. Lil Wayne & Tyga)”
Big Sean – “I Don’t F**k with You (feat. E-40)”
Nicki Minaj – “Anaconda”
Common & John Legend – “Glory”
Video Director of the Year
Beyoncé, Ed Burke & Todd Tourso (WINNER)
Benny Boom
Chris Robinson
Fatima Robinson
Hype Williams
Sportswoman of the Year
Serena Williams (WINNER)
Brittney Griner
Candace Parker
Skylar Diggins
Venus Williams
Sportsman of the Year
Stephen Curry (WINNER)
Chris Paul
Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
Lebron James
Marshawn Lynch
Coca-Cola Viewers’ Choice Award
Nicki Minaj – “Only feat. Drake, Lil Wayne & Chris Brown)” (WINNER)
Beyoncé – “7/11″
Dej Loaf – “Try Me”
Kendrick Lamar – “i”
Rae Sremmurd – “Throw Sum Mo (feat. Nicki Minaj & Young Thug)”
The Weeknd – “Earned It”
Best International Act: Africa
Stonebwoy (Ghana)
Best International Act: UK
Stormzy
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