By: The Don
Where were the awards held?
The BET Awards was a virtual event this year due to the spread of COVID-19 and was aired on Sunday, June 28th.
Who hosted the event?
What was different about this event?
This year was the BET Awards 20th Anniversary. It focused on the Black Community and Culture. The theme of Sunday’s show — “Our Culture Can’t Be Canceled — comes at a time of cultural unrest over racial injustice in the wake of the death of George Floyd while in the custody of Minneapolis police.
Winners
Album of the Year
Best R&B Female Pop Artist
Best R&B Male Pop Artist
Best Group
Best Collaborations
Best Male Hip-Hop Artist
Best Female Hip-Hop Artist
Video of the Year
Video Director of the Year
Best New Artist
Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/ Inspirational
Best Movie
Best Actress
Best Actor
Young Stars Award
Sportswoman of the Year
Sportsman of the Year
BET HER Award
Viewer’s Choice Award
Best International Act
Best New International Act