BET Awards 2024: Teyana Taylor, Lauryn Hill Reign Supreme
"I had no idea she was going to be here. Thank you, Janet." — Teyana Taylor, on receiving the Icon of the Year Award.
At the BET Awards on Sunday, Janet Jackson presented Teyana Taylor with the Icon of the Year Award. A visibly surprised Taylor expressed deep gratitude, stating she had not been informed that Jackson would be the presenter. In a triumphant evening, Taylor also won Best Actress, Video Director of the Year, and the Fashion Vanguard Award.
Lauryn Hill received the prestigious Living Legend Icon Award and performed two songs. The honor was preceded by a powerful 20-minute tribute featuring performances from SZA, Doechii, Lizzo, Queen Latifah, and Common. In her acceptance, Hill thanked those who paved the way and advocated for mutual celebration and respect within the industry.
Other major winners included Cardi B, Kendrick Lamar, Michael B. Jordan, and Olivia Dean.
Full List of BET Award Winners (Select Categories)
Viewers' Choice Award
- "Burning Blue": Mariah the Scientist
- "Chains & Whips": Clipse feat. Kendrick Lamar
- "Chanel": Tyla
- "Folded": Kehlani
- "I Just Might": Bruno Mars
- "It Depends": Chris Brown feat. Bryson Tiller
- "Man I Need": Olivia Dean
- "Outside": Cardi B
- "Raindance": Dave and Tems
- "Take Me Thru Dere": Metro Boomin feat. Quavo, Breskii, YK Niece and DJ Spinz
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
- Kehlani
- Ari Lennox
- Coco Jones
- Ella Mai
- Jill Scott
- Mariah the Scientist
- Olivia Dean
- SZA
- Tems
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
- Leon Thomas
- Brent Faiyaz
- Bruno Mars
- Bryson Tiller
- Chris Brown
- Durand Bernarr
- Givēon
- October London
- Usher
Best Female Hip-Hop Artist
- Cardi B
- Coi Leray
- Doechii
- Doja Cat
- Glorilla
- Latto
- Megan Thee Stallion
- Monaleo
- YK Niece
Best Male Hip Hop Artist
- Kendrick Lamar
- A$AP Rocky
- Baby Keem
- BigXThaPlug
- DaBaby
- Don Toliver
- Drake
- J. Cole
- T.I.
Best New Artist
- Olivia Dean
- Belly Gang Kushington
- Destin Conrad
- Jaydon
- KWN
- Miles Minnick
- Monaleo
- Raye
- Trap Dickey
Album of the Year
- Let God Sort Em Out: Clipse
- Am I the Drama?: Cardi B
- Don't Tap the Glass: Tyler, The Creator
- Everything Is A Lot.: Wale
- Hearts Sold Separately: Mariah the Scientist
- Mutt Deluxe: Heel: Leon Thomas
- The Fall-Off: J. Cole
- The Romantic: Bruno Mars
Best Actress
- Teyana Taylor
- Angela Bassett
- Ayo Edebiri
- Chase Infiniti
- Coco Jones
- Cynthia Erivo
- Keke Palmer
- Quinta Brunson
- Regina Hall
Best Actor
- Michael B. Jordan
- Aaron Pierre
- Aldis Hodge
- Anthony Mackie
- Colman Domingo
- Damson Idris
- Delroy Lindo
- Denzel Washington
- Sterling K. Brown
Best Movie
- Sinners
- Highest 2 Lowest
- Him
- Number One on the Call Sheet
- One Battle After Another
- Relationship Goals
- Ruth & Boaz
- Wicked: For Good
Fashion Vanguard Award
- Teyana Taylor
- A$AP Rocky
- Bad Bunny
- Beyoncé
- Cardi B
- Colman Domingo
- Doechii
- Rihanna
- Zendaya
BET Her Award
- "Girl, Get Up": Doechii feat. Sza
- "Already Good (Tasha Slide)": Tasha Cobbs Leonard
- "Be Great": Jill Scott feat. Trombone Shorty
- "Beautiful People": Jill Scott
- "First": Tems
- "Go Girl": Summer Walker feat. Latto and Doja Cat
- "Gorgeous": Doja Cat
- "Lady Lady": Olivia Dean
YoungStars Award
- Jazzy's World TV
- Daria Johns
- Graceyn "Gracie" Hollingsworth
- Heiress Harris
- Lela Hoffmeister
- North West
- Thaddeus J. Mixson
- Vanvan
Sportswoman of the Year
- A'ja Wilson (Basketball)
- Angel Reese (Basketball)
- Claressa Shields (Boxing)
- Coco Gauff (Tennis)
- Flau'jae Johnson (Basketball)
- Gabby Thomas (Track & Field)
- Jordan Chiles (Gymnastics)
- Naomi Osaka (Tennis)
- Sha'Carri Richardson (Track and Field)
Sportsman of the Year
- Jalen Brunson (Basketball)
- Aaron Judge (Baseball)
- Anthony Edwards (Basketball)
- Caleb Williams (Football)
- Jalen Hurts (Football)
- LeBron James (Basketball)
- Shedeur Sanders (Football)
- Stephen Curry (Basketball)
Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award
- "Headphones": Lecrae, Killer Mike and T.I.
- "Able": Kirk Franklin
- "Able (Remix)": Darrel Walls, PJ Morton and Kim Burrell
- "All to Thee": BeBe Winans
- "Already Good (Tasha Slide)": Tasha Cobbs Leonard
- "At the Cross": CeCe Winans
- "Church": Tasha Cobbs Leonard and John Legend
- "Do It Again": Kirk Franklin
Video of the Year
- "Folded": Kehlani
- "100": Ella Mai
- "Anxiety": Doechii
- "Burning Blue": Mariah the Scientist
- "Chanel": Tyla
- "Escape Room (Short Film)": Teyana Taylor
- "Let 'Em Know": T.I.
- "Luther": Kendrick Lamar and SZA
Video Director of the Year
- Teyana "Spike-Tey" Taylor
- A$AP Rocky and Dan Streit
- Anderson .Paak
- Benny Boom
- Cactus Jack
- Cardi B and Patientce Foster
- Cole Bennett
- Director X
- Hype Williams
Best Group
- Clipse
- 41
- De La Soul
- Flo
- French Montana and Max B
- Metro Boomin and DJ Spinz
- Nas and DJ Premier
- Terrace Martin and Kenyon Dixon
- Wizkid and Asake
Best Collaboration
- "Chains & Whips": Clipse feat. Kendrick Lamar
- "Errtime Remix": Cardi B feat. Jeezy and Latto
- "Go Girl": Summer Walker feat. Latto and Doja Cat
- "Good Flirts": Baby Keem feat. Kendrick Lamar and Momo Boyd
- "Is It a Crime": Mariah the Scientist and Kali Uchis
- "It Depends (The Remix)": Chris Brown feat. Bryson Tiller and Usher
- "Take Me Thru Dere": Metro Boomin feat. Quavo, Breskii, YK Niece and DJ Spinz
- "wgft": Gunna feat. Burna Boy