Hosted by actress and comedian Amanda Seales, the 2020 BET Awards gave its audience everything they needed — powerful music and a message that spoke to the current social climate, Black Lives Matter.
The show aired live at 8 pm ET/7 pm CT across ViacomCBS networks including BET, BET HER, and made its national broadcast premiere on CBS on Sunday, June 28. 2020 marks both the 20th anniversary of the awards and BET’s 40th anniversary.
This year’s show highlighted the absolute best in entertainment, social justice and culture with moving performances and appearances by some of the biggest names across television, film, and music; spreading an important message of hope and change.
Chuck D, Nas, Black Thought, Rapsody, Flavor Flav, Questlove, Jahi, YG opened the show with an amazing performance of their song “Fight the Power.”
Introduced by former First Lady Michelle Obama, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter accepted the Humanitarian Award for her years of her philanthropic service. Her heartfelt speech urged viewers to continue to fight against systemic racism by voting.
Some of the many breathtaking performances of the night include Chloe X Halle, DaBaby, Alicia Keys and more!
BET Awards 2020 – Alicia Keys performance. (Photo: BET) 
BET Awards 2020 – Chloe x Halle performance. (Photo: BET) 
BET Awards 2020 – Michelle Obama presenting an award. (Photo: BET) 
BET Awards 2020 – DaBaby featuring Roddy Rich performance. (Photo: BET) 
BET Awards 2020 – Chuck D, Nas, Black Thought, Rapsody, Flavor Flav, Jahi, YG performance. (Photo: BET)
2020 BET AWARDS WINNERS
Album Of The Year
Roddy Ricch – Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
Lizzo
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
Chris Brown
Best Group
Migos
Best Collaboration
Chris Brown Featuring Drake – “No Guidance”
Best Female Hip-Hop Artist
Megan Thee Stallion
Best Male Hip-Hop Artist
DaBaby
Video of the Year
DJ Khaled Featuring Nipsey Hussle, John Legend – “Higher”
Video Director of the Year
Teyana “Spike Tee” Taylor
Best New Artist
Roddy Ricch
Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award
Kirk Franklin – “Just for Me”
Best International Act
Burna Boy
Best New International Act
Sha Sha
Best Actress
Issa Rae
Best Actor
Michael B. Jordan
Young Stars Award
Marsai Martin
Best Movie
Queen & Slim
Sportswoman of the Year
Simone Biles
Sportsman of the Year
LeBron James
2020 Coca-Cola Viewers’ Choice Award
Megan Thee Stallion Featuring Nicki Minaj and Ty Dolla $ign – “Hot Girl Summer”
BET Her Award
Beyonce Featuring Blue Ivy Carter, Wizkid and Saint Jhn – “Brown Skin Girl”
