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Kendrick Lamar dominates BET Awards with top prizes

Kendrick Lamar dominates BET Awards with top prizes

Summary

At the BET Awards in Los Angeles, Kendrick Lamar won five major awards, including best album and best video. The event celebrated achievements in music, acting, and sports, honoring various artists such as Mariah Carey and Jamie Foxx with special awards.

Key Facts

  • Kendrick Lamar won five awards, including best album for "GNX" and best video for "Not Like Us."
  • The BET Awards celebrate achievements in black entertainment, including music, acting, and sports.
  • Doechii won best female hip-hop artist and criticized the U.S. president for military deployments during protests.
  • Other major winners included Cynthia Erivo for best actress and Denzel Washington for best actor.
  • Mariah Carey received the Ultimate Icon Award and performed at the ceremony.
  • The awards featured performances by artists like Ashanti, Lil Kim, and more.
  • The BET Her award, focusing on empowering songs for women, was given to Summer Walker.
  • The ceremony was hosted by comedian Kevin Hart.
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