BET awards 2024: Usher accepts Lifetime achievement award; Here is the complete list of winners

The BET awards 2024, celebrating the Black excellence in the entertainment industry, were held. The awards were hosted by Taraji P. Henson. Rapper Usher was honoured by the lifetime achievement award at the star studded ceremony. While Megan Thee Stallion set the stage on fire, Will Smith’s musical comeback remained one of the major highlights of the event.

Usher honoured with Lifetime Achievement award

Usher accepted the lifetime achievement award at the 2024 BET Awards — even if the superstar mused it might be a bit early. After introductions by Terry Lewis and Jimmy Jam, Usher accepted the award from music executive L.A. Reid. “Getting here has definitely not been easy, but it has been worth it,” Usher began his lengthy speech, reflecting on his career, which has spanned over three decades. He questioned the timing, saying, "I'm still running and gunning and I still love this (expletive) like I did when I was 8 years old,” he said. “I forgive each and every person who had anything to say negative about me because it only motivated me to be who I am," he added. The Grammy winner stayed on his feet as a parade of artists performed a medley his hits.

Victoria Monet won her first-ever BET award for On My Mama. Killer Mike’s sixth studio album, Michael, bagged the ‘Album of the Year’, among the major winners.

Here is a complete list of winners:

New Artist: Tyla

Female Hip-Hop Artist: Nicki Minaj

Viewer's Choice: TEXAS HOLD 'EM by Beyoncé

Best New International Act: Makhadzi

Collaboration: All My Life by J. Cole, Lil Durk

Video of the Year: On My Mama by Victoria Monét

Album of the Year: Michael by Killer Mike

Male Hip-Hop Artist: Kendrick Lamar

Female R&B/Pop Artist: SZA

BET Her: Victoria Monét for On My Mama

Actress: Regina King

Actor: Denzel Washington

Group: ¥$

Male R&B/Pop Artist: Usher

Sportsman of the Year: Jalen Brunson

Sportswoman of the Year: Angel Reese

Movie: Bob Marley: One Love

Video Director of the Year: Cole Bennett

Gospel/Inspirational Artist: Tems for Me & U

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