Davido graced the 2023 BET Awards pink carpet in a white jacket and black pants accessorised with a black boots and chunky rings. But what really got people talking was Davido’s electrifying performance on stage that truly left the crowd excited, his performance featured the popular "unavailable" choreography, a crowd-favorite that had everyone on their feet, dancing along with the music.
The 2023 BET Awards showcased an extraordinary milestone in hip-hop history, commemorating 50 years of the genre's influence. Notably, Beyoncé and SZA stood out as the night's triumphant stars each taking home three prestigious awards.
The African Giant himself, Burna Boy, claimed the highly coveted title of BEST INTERNATIONAL ACT, making the fourth time he's winning this category at the BET Awards.
Busta Rhymes was honored with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing his exceptional contributions to the industry.
Offset and Quavo re-united to perform and pay homage to their late Migos member Takeoff.
Tina Turner was also honoured at the award show as Patti LaBelle performed on stage paying tribute to Tina Turner who passed on on the 24th of May 2023.
Here’s a full list of winners:
BEST INTERNATIONAL ACT
Burna Boy
ALBUM OF THE YEAR (TIE)
SOS – SZA
RENAISSANCE – Beyoncé
BEST FEMALE R&B/POP ARTIST
SZA
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Kill Bill – SZA
BET HER AWARD
Break My Soul – Beyoncé
VIEWER’S CHOICE AWARD
Break My Soul – Beyoncé
BEST COLLABORATION
WAIT FOR U – Future feat. Drake & Tems
BEST MALE R&B/POP ARTIST (TIE)
Chris Brown
Usher
BEST NEW ARTIST
Coco Jones
BEST GROUP
Drake x 21 Savage
BEST FEMALE HIP HOP ARTIST
Latto
BEST MALE HIP HOP ARTIST
Kendrick Lamar
DR. BOBBY JONES BEST GOSPEL/INSPIRATIONAL AWARD
Bless Me – Maverick City Music & Kirk Franklin
VIDEO DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
Teyana “Spike Tey” Taylor
BEST MOVIE
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
BEST ACTRESS
Angela Bassett
BEST ACTOR
Damson Idris
YOUNGSTARS AWARD
Marsai Martin
SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR
Angel Reese
SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR
Jalen Hurts
