Kendrick Lamar stole the show at the Bet awards in Los Angeles, honoring black actors, singers and athletes.
Lamar won 5 of his 10 nominations, including the best album, the best video and the best hip-hop artist.
The rapper won for the best album for the Gnx and the best video for ‘NOT LIKE US», While with the director Dave Free got Also the award for the director of the year of the year.
Lamar told the awards, which was hosted by Kevin Hart how: “The bets always make sure to represent the culture properly and they always put me in the middle of the cycle we represent.”
OR rapper doekiiwho won the Hip-Hop Best Artist Award in her speech drew US President Donald Trump for the fact that “He uses military forces to stop protest in Los Angeles”where the US Marines have been developed and the National Guard.
“I want all of you to consider what government it is when every time we exercise our democratic rights to protest, the army develops against us.”said the star.
The Ultimate Icon Awards were also awarded to the musicians Mariah Carey, Snoop Dogg and Kirk Franklinas well as to the actor Jamie Foxx.
Foxx received his award from Stevie Wonder and talked about his recovery after a stroke suffered in 2023. Mariah Carey received her award from Busta Rhymes saying: “That means a lot. If you get a prize, you can start with the ultimate icon award, “he noted.
Wicked’s protagonist, Cynthia Erivo, won the Best Actor Award, while Denzel Washington He was honored with the Best Actor Award, according to the BBC.
In detail the winners of the awards:
- Best female artist R&B/POP – SZA
- Best male artist R&B/POP – Chris Brown
- Best band – Future & Metro Boomin
- Better Cooperation – Luther – Kendrick Lamar and Sza
- Best Hip Hop artist – Kendrick Lamar
- Best Hip Hop artist – Doekii
- Video of the Year – Not Like Us – Kendrick Lamar
- Video Director of the Year – Dave Free and Kendrick Lamar
- Best young artist – Leon Thomas
- Album of the Year – GNX – Kendrick Lamar
- Dr Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational – Rain Down on Me – Glorilla Feat. Kirk Franklin, Maverick City Music
- Best Actress – Cynthia Erivo
- Best Actress – Denzel Washington
- Best Movie – Luther: Never Too Much
- Youngstars Award – Blue Ivy Carter
- Athlete of the Year – Angel Reese (basketball)
- Athlete of the Year – Jalen Hurts (football)
- Bet Her Award – Heart of A Woman – Summer Walker
Source :Skai
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