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| BET Awards: Stars pay tribute to Nipsey Hussle | BET Awards: Stars pay tribute to Nipsey Hussle |
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| The carpet was blue at the BET Awards in a tribute to Nipsey Hussle, who was shot dead aged 33 in March. | The carpet was blue at the BET Awards in a tribute to Nipsey Hussle, who was shot dead aged 33 in March. |
| The rapper was also given the Best Male Hip Hop Artist and Humanitarian Awards. | The rapper was also given the Best Male Hip Hop Artist and Humanitarian Awards. |
| John Legend and DJ Khaled performed a musical tribute to Nipsey during the ceremony, which celebrates black culture in America. | John Legend and DJ Khaled performed a musical tribute to Nipsey during the ceremony, which celebrates black culture in America. |
| Other winners included British singer Ella Mai, Cardi B and Childish Gambino - while Mary J Blige was given a Lifetime Achievement Award. | Other winners included British singer Ella Mai, Cardi B and Childish Gambino - while Mary J Blige was given a Lifetime Achievement Award. |
| Accepting the Humanitarian Award on his behalf, Nipsey Hussle's girlfriend Lauren London said: "Thank you guys for all the love and support." | |
| She added: "The Marathon continues again," referring to his Marathon clothing shop - which was where he was shot. | |
| Nipsey Hussle's parents, grandmother and three children were also on stage to accept his award. | |
| In its 19th year, the BET (Black Entertainment Television) Awards ceremony had a political theme to it. | In its 19th year, the BET (Black Entertainment Television) Awards ceremony had a political theme to it. |
| The Central Park Five - five men who were falsely accused of raping and killing a woman when they were teenagers - came on stage to introduce a performance. | The Central Park Five - five men who were falsely accused of raping and killing a woman when they were teenagers - came on stage to introduce a performance. |
| And rapper Meek Mill debuted the trailer for his new Amazon Prime show Free Meek. | And rapper Meek Mill debuted the trailer for his new Amazon Prime show Free Meek. |
| The documentary series will take a look at the US probation and parole system and Meek Mill's imprisonment. | The documentary series will take a look at the US probation and parole system and Meek Mill's imprisonment. |
| Tyler Perry, who won the Icon Award, gave a powerful speech about black people supporting each other. | |
| The actor, comedian and filmmaker told a story about using humour to help his mum, who was being abused by his dad. | |
| Tyler said his first 10 films were about "wanting her to know she's worthy - to let black women know you are worthy, you are special, you are powerful, you are amazing". | |
| He also spoke about his studio, which is based in Atlanta. | |
| "The studio was once a Confederate Army base, which meant that there was Confederate soldiers on that base, plotting and planning on how to keep 3.9 million Negroes enslaved," he said. | |
| "Now that land is owned by one Negro." | |
| Lizzo's appearance was also praised, after she performed Truth Hurts in a wedding dress on top of a huge cake. | Lizzo's appearance was also praised, after she performed Truth Hurts in a wedding dress on top of a huge cake. |
| The performance included one of her famous flute solos - and it looks like Rihanna was a fan. | The performance included one of her famous flute solos - and it looks like Rihanna was a fan. |
| London-born Ella Mai won the Viewers' Choice Award for her song Trip, while Cardi B won Best Female Hip Hop Artist and Album of the Year for Invasion of Privacy. | London-born Ella Mai won the Viewers' Choice Award for her song Trip, while Cardi B won Best Female Hip Hop Artist and Album of the Year for Invasion of Privacy. |
| Other winners included Childish Gambino's This Is America for Video of the Year and Migos for Best Group. | Other winners included Childish Gambino's This Is America for Video of the Year and Migos for Best Group. |
| Beyonce and Bruno Mars won for Best Female and Male R&B/Pop Artist. | Beyonce and Bruno Mars won for Best Female and Male R&B/Pop Artist. |
| Serena Williams and Steph Curry won Sportswoman and Sportsman of the year. | Serena Williams and Steph Curry won Sportswoman and Sportsman of the year. |
| Full list of winners: | Full list of winners: |
| Album of the Year - Cardi B (Invasion Of Privacy) | Album of the Year - Cardi B (Invasion Of Privacy) |
| Best Group - Migos | Best Group - Migos |
| Best Female Hip Hop Artist - Cardi B | Best Female Hip Hop Artist - Cardi B |
| Best Male Hip Hop Artist - Nipsey Hussle | Best Male Hip Hop Artist - Nipsey Hussle |
| Best Female R&B/Pop Artist - Beyonce | Best Female R&B/Pop Artist - Beyonce |
| Best Male R&B/Pop Artist - Bruno Mars | Best Male R&B/Pop Artist - Bruno Mars |
| Viewers' Choice Award - Ella Mai (Trip) | Viewers' Choice Award - Ella Mai (Trip) |
| Best Movie - BlacKkKlansman | Best Movie - BlacKkKlansman |
| Video of the Year - Childish Gambino (This Is America) | Video of the Year - Childish Gambino (This Is America) |
| Best Actress - Regina King | Best Actress - Regina King |
| Best Actor - Michael B Jordan | Best Actor - Michael B Jordan |
| Best New International Act (Fan Voted Category) - Sho Madjozi (South Africa) | Best New International Act (Fan Voted Category) - Sho Madjozi (South Africa) |
| Best International Act - Burna Boy (Nigeria) | Best International Act - Burna Boy (Nigeria) |
| Dr Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award - Snoop Dogg Ft Rance Allen (Blessing Me Again) | Dr Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award - Snoop Dogg Ft Rance Allen (Blessing Me Again) |
| Young Stars Award - Marsai Martin | Young Stars Award - Marsai Martin |
| Best New Artist - Lil Baby | Best New Artist - Lil Baby |
| Best Collaboration - Travis Scott Ft Drake (Sicko Mode) | Best Collaboration - Travis Scott Ft Drake (Sicko Mode) |
| Video Director of the Year - Karena Evans | Video Director of the Year - Karena Evans |
| Sportswoman of the Year - Serena Williams | Sportswoman of the Year - Serena Williams |
| Sportsman of the Year - Stephen Curry | Sportsman of the Year - Stephen Curry |
| BET Her Award - H.E.R. (Hard Place) | BET Her Award - H.E.R. (Hard Place) |
| Humanitarian Award - Nipsey Hussle | Humanitarian Award - Nipsey Hussle |
| Icon Award - Tyler Perry | Icon Award - Tyler Perry |
| Lifetime Achievement Award - Mary J Blige | Lifetime Achievement Award - Mary J Blige |
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