2017 BET Awards: Beyoncé wins big but is a no-show; New Edition, Xscape reunite for performances

June 26, 2017

by Carla Hay

Bruno Mars at the 17th annual BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on June 25, 2017.
Bruno Mars at the 17th annual BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on June 25, 2017. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

It was a night of highs and lows at the  17th annual BET Awards, held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on June 25, 2017. Beyoncé won five prizes, and she was the ceremony’s top nominee (with seven nominations), but she did not attend, because she reportedly gave birth to twins on June 12. 2017. The show had its share of glitches: host Leslie Jones was left to adlib on stage more than once while technical difficulties had to be fixed. There were also awkward moments when nothing was happening on stage, which was a clear sign that things were not running smoothly behind the scenes. The ceremony ran over 45 minutes after its scheduled end time, and the live broadcast was cut off on BET at 11 p.m. Eastern Time to run the previously scheduled stand-up comedy series “Kevin Hart Presents: The Next Level. ” However, the remainder of the live broadcast could be seen on BET sister networks MTV, VH1 and Centric.

However, the show had some memorable highlights, most notably performances from Bruno Mars, New Edition (recipient of this year’s BET Lifetime Achievement Award) and a reunited Xscape.

Presenters included Yara Shahidi, Cardi B, Issa Rae, Jamie Foxx, La La Anthony, Girls Trip cast members (Regina Hall, Tiffany Haddish, Jada Pinkett Smith and Queen Latifah), Robin Thede,Trevor Noah, Demetrius Shipp Jr., Logan Browning, Cari Champion, Deon Cole  , Remy Ma, Irv Gotti, “Detroit” cast members (Algee Smith, Jason Mitchell, Laz Alonso and Jacob Latimore), and DeRay Davis.

Here is the list of performances at the 2017 BET Awards:

Goon Squad Perm
DJ Khaled, Quavo, Chance the Rapper, Lil Wayne, Justin Bieber “I’m The One”
Migos “T-Shirt”, “Bad & Boujee”
Tamar Braxton “My Man”
Trey Songz “Nobody Else But You”, “Animal”
Chris Brown “Privacy”, “Party with Gucci Mane”
Big Sean “Sacrifices”, “Moves”, “Bounce Back”
Goon Squad, Rihanna “LOYALTY”, “Wild Thoughts”
Roman GianArthur “Johnny Be Good”
Post Malone, Quavo “Congratulations
New Edition “Mr. Telephone Man”, “If It Isn’t Love”, “Can You Stand the Rain”
Maxwell Gods
Mary J. BligeA$AP Rocky “Set Me Free”, “Love Yourself”
Gucci Mane “Party with Chris Brown”
Xscape “Understanding”,”Just Kickin’ It”, “Who Can I Run To”
French Montana, Swae Lee “Unforgettable”
SZA “Love Galore””The Weekend”
Kamasi Washington,El Debarge George Michael tribute, “Careless Whisper”
Goon Squad, Future “HUMBLE”, “Mask Off”
BET Music stage
Jessie Reyez “Figures”
Khalid “Location”

 

Here is the list of nominees and winners of the 2017 BET Awards:

*=winner

Best Female R&B/Pop Artist

  • Beyoncé*
  • Kehlani
  • Mary J. Blige
  • Rihanna
  • Solange

Best Male R&B/Pop Artist

  • Bruno Mars*
  • Chris Brown
  • The Weeknd
  • Trey Songz
  • Usher

Best Duo or Group

  • Migos*
  • 2 Chainz & Lil Wayne
  • A Tribe Called Quest
  • Fat Joe & Remy Ma
  • Rae Sremmurd

Best Collaboration

  • Chance the Rapper featuring 2 Chainz & Lil Wayne – “No Problem” (tie)*
  • Migos featuring Lil Uzi Vert – “Bad and Boujee” (tie)*
  • Beyoncé featuring Kendrick Lamar – “Freedom”
  • Chris Brown featuring Gucci Mane & Usher – “Party”
  • DJ Khaled featuring Beyoncé & JAY Z – “Shining”
  • Rae Sremmurd featuring Gucci Mane – “Black Beatles”

Best Male Hip-Hop Artist

 

  • Kendrick Lamar*
  • Big Sean
  • Chance the Rapper
  • Drake
  • Future
  • J. Cole

 

Best Female Hip-Hop Artist

  • Remy Ma*
  • Cardi B
  • Missy Elliott
  • Nicki Minaj
  • Young M.A

Video of the Year

  • Beyoncé – “Sorry” (tie)*
  • Bruno Mars – “24K Magic” (tie)*
  • Migos featuring Lil Uzi Vert – “Bad and Boujee”
  • Solange – “Cranes in the Sky”
  • Big Sean – “Bounce Back”

Video Director of the Year

  • Kahlil Joseph & Beyoncé Knowles-Carter (Beyoncé – “Sorry”)
  • Benny Boom (Kehlani – “CRZY”)
  • Bruno Mars & Jonathan Lia (Bruno Mars – “That’s What I Like”)
  • Director X (Zayn Malik – “Like I Would”)
  • Hype Williams (Tyga featuring Desiigner – “Gucci Snakes”)

Best New Artist

  • Chance the Rapper*
  • 21 Savage
  • Cardi B
  • Khalid
  • Young M.A.

Album of the Year

  • Lemonade – Beyoncé*
  • 24K Magic – Bruno Mars
  • 4 Your Eyez Only – J. Cole
  • A Seat At The Table – Solange
  • Coloring Book – Chance the Rapper

Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award

  • Lecrae – “Can’t Stop Me Now (Destination)”*
  • CeCe Winans – “Never Have to Be Alone”
  • Fantasia featuring Tye Tribbett – “I Made It”
  • Kirk Franklin featuring Sarah Reeves, Tasha Cobbs & Tamela Mann – “My World Needs You”
  • Tamela Mann – “God Provides”

Best Actress

  • Taraji P. Henson*
  • Gabrielle Union
  • Issa Rae
  • Janelle Monáe
  • Viola Davis

Best Actor

  • Mahershala Ali*
  • Bryshere Y. Gray
  • Denzel Washington
  • Donald Glover
  • Omari Hardwick

YoungStars Award

  • Yara Shahidi*
  • Ace Hunter
  • Caleb Mclaughlin
  • Jaden Smith
  • Marsai Martin

Best Movie

  • “Hidden Figures”*
  • “Get Out”
  • “Moonlight”
  • “Fences”
  • “The Birth of a Nation”

Sportswoman of the Year Award

  • Serena Williams*
  • Gabrielle Douglas
  • Simone Biles
  • Skylar Diggins
  • Venus Williams

Sportsman of the Year Award

  • Stephen Curry*
  • LeBron James
  • Cam Newton
  • Odell Beckham Jr.
  • Russell Westbrook

Centric Award

  • Solange – “Cranes in the Sky”*
  • Fantasia – “Sleeping with the One I Love”
  • Kehlani – “Distraction”
  • Mary J. Blige – “Thick of It”
  • Syd – “All About Me”
  • Yuna featuring Usher – “Crush”

Coca-Cola Viewers’ Choice Award

  • Beyoncé – “Sorry”*
  • Bruno Mars – “24K Magic”
  • Drake – “Fake Love”
  • Migos featuring Lil Uzi Vert – “Bad and Boujee”
  • Rae Sremmurd featuring Gucci Mane – “Black Beatles”
  • The Weeknd featuring Daft Punk – “Starboy”

Best International Act: Europe

  • Stormzy (UK)*
  • Skepta (UK)
  • Giggs (UK)
  • Craig David (UK)
  • Wiley (UK)
  • Emeli Sandé (Scotland)
  • MHD (France)
  • Booba (France)

Best International Act: Africa

  • Wizkid (Nigeria)*
  • Tekno (Nigeria)
  • Mr Eazi (Nigeria)
  • Davido (Nigeria)
  • Stonebwoy (Ghana)
  • AKA (SA)
  • Nasty C (SA)
  • Babes Wodumo (SA)

Special Awards

Lifetime Achievement: New Edition

Humanitarian Award: Chance the Rapper

 

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