2022 BET Awards: Jazmine Sullivan wins the first award of the evening for Best Female R&B/Pop Artist

The 2022 BET Awards obtained off to an incredible begin on Sunday, when Jazmine Sullivan gained the first award of the night time, Best Female R&B/Pop Artist.

Janelle Monae introduced the first award, with Sullivan beating out Ari Lennox, Chlöe, Doja Cat, H.E.R., Mary J. Blige and Summer Walker at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

The singer delivered a passionate plea to all of the males to help them, after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.

First winner: The 2022 BET Awards obtained off to an incredible begin on Sunday, when Jazmine Sullivan gained the first award of the night time, Best Female R&B/Pop Artist

Janelle presents: Janelle Monae introduced the first award, with Sullivan beating out Ari Lennox, Chlöe, Doja Cat , H.E.R., Mary J. Blige and Summer Walker at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles 

‘Hey thanks all. I like you too. As all the time, I do that for the ladies. For my sisters particularly. It’s a tough time proper now for us. I need to converse on to the males. We want you all. We want y’all to face up. Stand up for us. Stand up with us,’ she started. 

‘If you may have ever benefited from a lady making one of the hardest choices of her life, to terminate a being pregnant, it is advisable to be standing with us. This isn’t just a lady’s This is everyone’s concern. We want your help greater than ever, okay, fellas. Y’all obtained us? We’ve obtained y’all. You all have gotten us? Thank you a lot,’ she concluded.

Will Packer and Idris Elba introduced the Best New Artist, which was gained by Latto, who beat out Baby Keem, Benny The Butcher, Muni Long, Tems, Yung Bleu.

Love: ‘Hey thanks all. I like you too. As all the time, I do that for the ladies. For my sisters particularly. It’s a tough time proper now for us. I need to converse on to the males. We want you all. We want y’all to face up. Stand up for us. Stand up with us,’ she started

Will and Idris: Will Packer and Idris Elba introduced the Best New Artist, which was gained by Latto, who beat out Baby Keem, Benny The Butcher, Muni Long, Tems, Yung Bleu

‘Oh, my god. Can y’all hear me? Oh, my go. I mentioned I wasn’t going to cry. Thank you, god. Thank you, mother. And we’re watching. Thank you, mother. Thank you to my crew. Oh, my go. Oh, my go. Never give in. A person policing my physique,’ she started.

‘Hey, child, I do know you are watching too. Thank you, child. I mentioned I used to be going to cry, yell. I’m so grateful if you recognize me and my story. It’s been a very long time coming. I’m so appreciative,’ she added.

‘My first award. And it is my first award by black leisure tv, interval. Shout out to all the different artists in the class, you deserve it simply as a lot,’ she concluded.

Thanks: ‘Oh, my god. Can y’all hear me? Oh, my go. I mentioned I wasn’t going to cry. Thank you, god. Thank you, mother. And we’re watching. Thank you, mother. Thank you to my crew. Oh, my go. Oh, my go. Never give in. A person policing my physique,’ she started

First award: ‘My first award. And it is my first award by black leisure tv, interval. Shout out to all the different artists in the class, you deserve it simply as a lot,’ she concluded

Marsai Martin introduced the Best Collaboration award, which was gained by Wizkid Featuring Justin Bieber and Tems for his or her son Essence.

They beat out ‘Every Chance I Get,’ DJ Khaled Feat. Lil Baby & Lil Durk’Family Ties,’ Baby Keem & Kendrick Lamar, ‘Kiss Me More,’ Doja Cat Feat. SZA, ‘Way 2 Sexy,’ Drake Feat. Future & Young Thug and ‘Whole Lotta Money (Remix),’ BIA Feat. Nicki Minaj.

Tems accepted the award and mentioned, ‘Thank you, BET. Thank you, everybody. I need to — this award is for Africa. I simply need to say the great point is going on out of Africa proper now. I simply need to — that is devoted to Africa and Nigeria. Thank you.’

Marsai: Marsai Martin introduced the Best Collaboration award, which was gained by Wizkid Featuring Justin Bieber and Tems for his or her son Essence

Winner: They beat out ‘Every Chance I Get,’ DJ Khaled Feat. Lil Baby & Lil Durk’Family Ties,’ Baby Keem & Kendrick Lamar, ‘Kiss Me More,’ Doja Cat Feat. SZA, ‘Way 2 Sexy,’ Drake Feat. Future & Young Thug and ‘Whole Lotta Money (Remix),’ BIA Feat. Nicki Minaj

Speech: Tems accepted the award and mentioned, ‘Thank you, BET. Thank you, everybody. I need to — this award is for Africa. I simply need to say the great point is going on out of Africa proper now. I simply need to — that is devoted to Africa and Nigeria. Thank you’

The Chi stars Luke James and Kandi Burruss introduced the Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award, which was gained by We Win by Lil Baby X Kirk Franklin

They beat out ‘All In Your Hands,’ Marvin Sapp, ‘Come To Life,’ Kanye West, ‘Grace,’ Kelly Price, ‘Hallelujah,’ Fred Hammond, ‘Hold Us Together (Hope Mix),’ H.E.R. & Tauren Wells and ‘Jireh,’ Elevation Worship & Maverick City Music.

Kirk Franklin accepted the award, stating, ‘So blessed to have a possibility. I’ve been blessed to be in entrance of the most stunning folks in the world, my folks. My total career. My individuals are the most proficient, the most gifted, the most anointed.’

Kandi and Luke: The Chi stars Luke James and Kandi Burruss introduced the Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award, which was gained by We Win by Lil Baby X Kirk Franklin

Blessed: Kirk Franklin accepted the award, stating, ‘So blessed to have a possibility. I’ve been blessed to be in entrance of the most stunning folks in the world, my folks. My total career. My individuals are the most proficient, the most gifted, the most anointed’

‘And my job is to not solely serve you however my job is to additionally serve the subsequent era. I’ve up right here the subsequent era. And one factor that I’ve all the time had an issue with and it involves our elders,’ he mentioned.

‘Rather a lot of instances they’ll maintain a position till they die they usually do not cross the baton they usually die with the baton. So many of us died in monetary poverty. Those that had the wealth didn’t cross the baton,’ Franklin added.

‘So many black church buildings died in ignorance as a result of the pastor wouldn’t step down and cross the baton. So tonight as a result of I’ve been blessed, I need to be a blessing to the subsequent era. Maverick metropolis deserves this baton. This award. Maverick metropolis. The subsequent era of gospel music. Give it up for then. Give it up for them,’ he mentioned, handing the award to Maverick City.

Job: ‘And my job is to not solely serve you however my job is to additionally serve the subsequent era. I’ve up right here the subsequent era. And one factor that I’ve all the time had an issue with and it involves our elders,’ he mentioned

Next era: ‘So many black church buildings died in ignorance as a result of the pastor wouldn’t step down and cross the baton. So tonight as a result of I’ve been blessed, I need to be a blessing to the subsequent era. Maverick metropolis deserves this baton. This award. Maverick metropolis. The subsequent era of gospel music. Give it up for then. Give it up for them,’ he mentioned, handing the award to Maverick City

Martin stars Tisha Campbell and Carl Payne introduced the BET Her award, which was gained by ‘Good Morning Gorgeous’ by Mary J. Blige.

She beat out ‘Best Of Me (Originals),’ Alicia Keys, ‘Have Mercy,’ Chlöe ‘Pressure,’ Ari Lennox, ‘Roster,’ Jazmine Sullivan, ‘Unloyal,’ Summer Walker & Ari Lennox and ‘Woman,’ Doja Cat.

‘Thank you. Wow. Wow. Thank you a lot, everyone. How are y’all doing? Good to see y’all. Give me a bit bit of time. I will not take lengthy,’ she started. 

Tisha and Carl: Martin stars Tisha Campbell and Carl Payne introduced the BET Her award, which was gained by ‘Good Morning Gorgeous’ by Mary J. Blige

Mary wins: ‘Thank you. Wow. Wow. Thank you a lot, everyone. How are y’all doing? Good to see y’all. Give me a bit bit of time. I will not take lengthy,’ she started

‘It’s a blessing to nonetheless be doing what I like and to be on this class with all these superb ladies who write songs that empower is a real honor. People all the time ask me, do I ever get used to profitable awards and been nominated. I all the time say no as a result of irrespective of how exhausting you’re employed and even should you assume you deserve it, you simply do not know the way it will go typically,’ she mentioned.

‘So that is all the time an sudden present and blessing. Thank you. Almost completed. These moments, these moments I by no means take as a right. Three years in the past I used to be right here receiving the lifetime achievement award and usually obtain that award, meaning you are about to retire or be completed and right here I’m in the present day by the grace of god nonetheless profitable, nonetheless nominated,’ she mentioned.

‘It’s exhausting work on me each single day. It’s my precedence. It’s not simple. But I’ve to look in the mirror and say good morning, attractive. No matter what I see that mirror, I’ve to say one thing to make me consider in myself. I thank god for the braveness to do this and I thank god for the whole lot. You are the biggest. Thank you to all my followers. I’m — I’ve past respect you. Bet, thanks a lot for all the time being there for all of us,’ she mentioned, whereas additionally thanking H.E.R. and Lucky Daye for writing the music along with her.

Blessing: ‘It’s a blessing to nonetheless be doing what I like and to be on this class with all these superb ladies who write songs that empower is a real honor. People all the time ask me, do I ever get used to profitable awards and been nominated. I all the time say no as a result of irrespective of how exhausting you’re employed and even should you assume you deserve it, you simply do not know the way it will go typically,’ she mentioned

Unexpected: ‘So that is all the time an sudden present and blessing. Thank you. Almost completed. These moments, these moments I by no means take as a right. Three years in the past I used to be right here receiving the lifetime achievement award and usually obtain that award, meaning you are about to retire or be completed and right here I’m in the present day by the grace of god nonetheless profitable, nonetheless nominated,’ she mentioned

Eva Marcille introduced the Best International Act award, which was gained by Nigerian singer Tems.

She beat out Dave (UK), Dinos (France), Fally Ipupa (DRC), Fireboy DML (Nigeria), Little Simz (UK), Ludmilla (Brazil), Major League DJz (South Africa) and Tayc (France).

‘BET, thanks a lot for this. Thank you a lot. It’s an honor. This is my first award present that I’m profitable one thing. I simply need to use this chance to talk to each single younger, outdated, no matter, each single lady watching this,’ Tems started.

Eva: Eva Marcille introduced the Best International Act award, which was gained by Nigerian singer Tems

Winner: Eva Marcille introduced the Best International Act award, which was gained by Nigerian singer Tems

‘Every single lady watching this at residence. Where I’m from, issues like this do not occur. Where I’m from, Lagos, Nigeria, this can be a dream. As you are watching me, I would like you to think about your self as me since you are supposed to be right here too,’ she mentioned. 

‘I’m dedicating this to each single younger lady, each artist, everyone that’s striving and dares to dream. I dare you to rise up out of your seat and go to your dream and combat for your self. Because you are able to do it. You can do it. You will be right here. Take this as an indication. If you might be ready for an indication from god, take this as that signal. It shall be,’ she concluded.

Nope stars Daniel Kaluuya and Keke Palmer introduced Best Male R&B Pop Artist, which was gained by The Weeknd.

Girl: ‘Every single lady watching this at residence. Where I’m from, issues like this do not occur. Where I’m from, Lagos, Nigeria, this can be a dream. As you are watching me, I would like you to think about your self as me since you are supposed to be right here too,’ she mentioned

Nope: Nope stars Daniel Kaluuya and Keke Palmer introduced Best Male R&B Pop Artist, which was gained by The Weeknd

He beat out Blxst, Chris Brown, Givēon, Lucky Daye, Wizkid and Yung Bleu, although The Weeknd was not current to just accept.

Tyler Perry’s Sistas stars KJ Smith, Mignon, Crystal Hayslett, Ebony, Obsidian and Novi Brown introduced the YoungStars Award, gained by Marsai Martin.

She beat out Akira Akbar, Demi Singleton, Miles Brown, Saniyya Sidney and Storm Reid.

‘My god. Hi, guys. Wow, that is loopy. Thank you so, a lot to guess. Of course I have to thank god. God is the cause for all of this so I’m so, so so grateful,’ Martin started.

‘Thank you to my dad and mom. I like y’all. Thank you to my superb household and mates. Look. They imply the world to me, so thanks a lot. Listen. Us younger folks, we now have to proceed to make use of our voice, use our energy. Use each inch of our love. Hold on. Anyways. I like you all,’ she added.

‘I respect you all. To the fellow nominees, I’m so proud of us, proud of all of us. Thank you,’ Martin concluded.

Host: Oscar-nominated star Taraji P. Henson is on internet hosting duties for a second year in a row at tonight’s BET Awards, airing stay from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles

Salute: Taraji additionally informed Variety how this year’s present will deal with celebrating Hollywood’s Black males, after saluting trailblazing Black ladies final year

Lifetime: That will together with honoring Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs with the BET Lifetime Achievement Award