The 2023 BET Awards, showcased a star-studded lineup of nominees and winners from the world of music, entertainment, and sports. The highly anticipated event celebrated the achievements and contributions of African American artists and athletes, as well as those from the international community.
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With a captivating introduction, the 2023 BET Awards set the stage for an evening filled with excitement, anticipation, and recognition. As the audience gathered in anticipation, the ceremony kicked off with a dynamic performance that showcased the vibrant energy and creativity of the artists present.
Here are the winners of the BET awards 2023
| Category | Winner | Runner-up(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Album of the Year | WINNER (TIE): Renaissance, Beyoncé | WINNER (TIE): SOS, SZA |
| Best Female R&B/Pop Artist | WINNER: SZA | Ari Lennox, Beyoncé, Coco Jones, H.E.R., Lizzo, Tems |
| Best Male R&B/Pop Artist | WINNER (TIE): Chris Brown, Usher | Blxst, Brent Faiyaz, Burna Boy, Drake, The Weeknd |
| Best Group | WINNER: Drake & 21 Savage | City Girls, Dvsn, FLO, Maverick City Music & Kirk Franklin, Quavo & Takeoff, Wanmor |
| Best Collaboration | WINNER: “Wait For U,” Future feat. Drake & Tems | “Big Energy (Remix),” Latto & Mariah Carey feat. DJ Khaled “Boy’s A Liar Pt. 2,” Pinkpantheress & Ice Spice “Call Me Every Day,” Chris Brown feat. Wizkid “Can’t Stop Won’t Stop,” King Combs feat. Kodak Black “Creepin’,” Metro Boomin, The Weeknd & 21 Savage “F.N.F. (Let’s Go),” Hitkidd & GloRilla “Tomorrow 2,” GloRilla & Cardi B |
| Best Female Hip Hop Artist | WINNER: Latto | Cardi B, Coi Leray, GloRilla, Ice Spice, Megan Thee Stallion, Nicki Minaj |
| Best Male Hip Hop Artist | WINNER: Kendrick Lamar | 21 Savage, Drake, Future, J. Cole, Jack Harlow, Lil Baby |
| Video of the Year | WINNER: “Kill Bill,” SZA | “We (Warm Embrace),” Chris Brown “2 Million Up,” Peezy, Jeezy & Real Boston Richey feat. Rob49 “About Damn Time,” Lizzo “Bad Habit,” Steve Lacy “First Class,” Harlow “Tomorrow 2,” GloRilla & Cardi B |
| Video Director of the Year | WINNER: Teyana “Spike Tey” Taylor | A$AP Rocky for AWGE, Benny Boom, Burna Boy, Cole Bennett, Dave Free & Kendrick Lamar, Director X |
| Best New Artist | WINNER: Coco Jones | Ambré, Doechii, FLO, GloRilla, Ice Spice, Lola Brooke |
| Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award | WINNER: “Bless Me,” Maverick City Music & Kirk Franklin | “Finished (Live),” Tamela Mann “I’ve Got Joy,” CeCe Winans “Kingdom,” Maverick City Music & Kirk Franklin feat. Naomi Raine & Chandler Moore “New,” Tye Tribbett “One Moment From Glory,” Yolanda Adams “The Better Benediction (Pt.2),” PJ Morton feat. Lisa Knowles-Smith, Le’andria Johnson, Keke Wyatt, Kierra Sheard & Tasha Cobbs Leonard |
| Viewer’s Choice Award | WINNER: “Break My Soul,” Beyoncé | “About Damn Time,” Lizzo “First Class,” Jack Harlow “Jimmy Cooks,” Drake feat 21 Savage “Kill Bill,” SZA “Last Last,” Burna Boy “Super Freaky Girl,” Nicki Minaj “Wait For U,” Future feat. Drake & Tems |
| Best International Act | WINNER: Burna Boy (Nigeria) | Aya Nakamura (France) Ayra Starr (Nigeria) Central Cee (UK) Ella Mai (UK) Ko (South Africa) L7nnon (Brazil) Stormzy (UK) Tiakola (France) Uncle Waffles (Swaziland) |
| Viewer’s Choice: Best New International Act | WINNER: Libianca (Cameroon) | Asake (Nigeria) Camidoh (Ghana) Flo (UK) Maureen (France) MC Ryan SP (Brazil) Pabi Cooper (South Africa) Raye (UK) Werenoi (France) |
| BET Her | WINNER: “Break My Soul,” Beyoncé | “About Damn Time,” Lizzo “Boy’s A Liar Pt. 2,” Pinkpantheress & Ice Spice “Her,” Megan Thee Stallion “Lift Me Up,” Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – Music From And Inspired By – Rihanna & Ludwig Göransson “Players,” Coi Leray “Special,” Lizzo |
| Best Movie | WINNER: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever | Creed 3, Emancipation, Nope, The Woman King, Till, Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody |
| Best Actor | WINNER: Damson Idris | Amin Joseph, Brian Tyree Henry, Daniel Kaluuya, Demetrius ‘Lil Meech’ Flenory Jr., Donald Glover, Michael B. Jordan |
| Best Actress | WINNER: Angela Bassett | Coco Jones, Janelle James, Janelle Monáe, Keke Palmer, Viola Davis, Zendaya |
| Youngstars Award | WINNER: Marsai Martin | Akira Akbar, Alaya High, Demi Singleton, Genesis Denise, Thaddeus J. Mixson, Young Dylan |
| Sportswoman of the Year Award | WINNER: Angel Reese | Alexis Morris, Allyson Felix, Candace Parker, Naomi Osaka, Serena Williams, Sha’carri Richardson |
| Sportsman of the Year Award | WINNER: Jalen Hurts | Aaron Judge, Bubba Wallace, Gervonta Davis, Lebron James, Patrick Mahomes, Stephen Curry |
