The 2023
BET Awards, which were presented at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles, were hosted by Nigerian music icons Burna Boy and Tems.
Rap legends KRS1, Big Daddy, and Fat Joe gave outstanding performances at the event, which honoured 50 years of hip-hop on June 26, 2023.
Throughout the performance, Nigerian superstar Davido took the stage and captivated the crowd with his number-one song "Unavailable." This was the second year in a row that an
Afrobeats performer appeared at the main event, following Fireboy's appearance previous year.
In recognition of his tremendous contributions to the international music scene, Burna Boy received the Best International Act award.
The Best International Act honour was given to Burna Boy in recognition of his remarkable contributions to the world music landscape. In addition,
Tems won the Best Collaboration prize for the second consecutive year, honouring her outstanding contributions to Future's song "
Wait For U."
Full List of Winners at 2023 BET Awards
ALBUM OF THE YEAR (TIE)
SOS – SZA
RENAISSANCE – Beyoncé
BEST COLLABORATION
WAIT FOR U – Future feat. Drake & Tems
BEST FEMALE R&B/POP ARTIST
SZA
BEST MALE R&B/POP ARTIST (TIE)
Chris Brown
Usher
BEST NEW ARTIST
Coco Jones
BEST GROUP
Drake x 21 Savage
BEST FEMALE HIP HOP ARTIST
Latto
BEST MALE HIP HOP ARTIST
Kendrick Lamar
DR. BOBBY JONES BEST GOSPEL/INSPIRATIONAL AWARD
Bless Me – Maverick City Music & Kirk Franklin
BET HER AWARD
Break My Soul – Beyoncé
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Kill Bill – SZA
VIDEO DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
Teyana “Spike Tey” Taylor
BEST MOVIE
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
BEST ACTRESS
Angela Bassett
BEST ACTOR
Damson Idris
YOUNGSTARS AWARD
Marsai Martin
SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR
Angel Reese
SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR
Jalen Hurts
VIEWER’S CHOICE AWARD
Break My Soul – Beyoncé
BEST INTERNATIONAL ACT
Burna Boy
