The BET Awards was established by Black Entertainment Television to recognize the best in African-American culture, as well as an international category reserved for black music from outside the United States. The 18th BET Awards took place at Microsft Theatre in Los Angeles, California on the 24th of  June, 2018. The ceremony which was hosted by Jamie Foxx celebrated achievements in entertainment and honors music, sports, television, and movies released between April 1, 2017, and March 31, 2018. See the full list of winners at the awards:

— Video of the year: Drake

— Best male R&B/pop artist: Bruno Mars

— Best female R&B/pop Artist: Beyonce

— Best male hip-hop artist: Kendrick Lamar

— Best female hip-hop artist: Cardi B

— Best new artist: SZA

— Album of the year: DAMN. Kendrick Lamar

— Best group: Migos

— Best gospel/inspirational award: Lecrae featuring Tori Kelly

— Best collaboration: DJ Khaled, Rihanna, and Bryson Tiller, “Wild Thoughts”

— YoungStars award: Yara Shahidi

— Viewers’ choice award: Cardi B, “Bodak Yellow”

— Video director of the year: Ava DuVernay

— Best actor: Chadwick Boseman

— Best actress: Tiffany Haddish

— Best movie: Black Panther

— Sportswoman of the year: Serena Williams

— Sportsman of the year: LeBron James

— Humanitarian award: Naomi Wadler, Mamoudou Gassama, Justin Blackman, Shaun King, Anthony Borges and James Shaw Jr.

— Lifetime achievement award: Anita Baker

— Ultimate Icon Award: Debra Lee

— BET HER award: Mary J. Blige

— Best international act: Davido (Nigeria)

— Viewer’s choice best international act: Sjava (South Africa)

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