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Drake, Eminem, Kanye & Nicki Minaj Hit BET Awards

As Prince wins a lifetime achievement award …

11:56, Monday, 28 June 2010

Drake, Eminem, Nicki Minaj, Kanye West, Alicia Keys and B.o.B were among stars appeared at the B.E.T Awards last night.

A host of massive names were in Los Angeles for the event to perform and pick up prizes.
 
Best Female R&B winner Alicia Keys showed off her baby bump during a solo set before hitting the stage later to join in a Prince tribute.
 
Meanwhile Eminem came out to play his single Not Afraid and rap his guest verse on B.o.B’s Airplanes remix.
 
Kanye West returned to the limelight with an OTT performance of his comeback single Power. The rapper stood on top of a model volcano as images of mountains, snow and clouds appeared behind him.
 
Two Young Money rappers won awards - Nicki Minaj for Best Female and Best Newcomer and Drake for Best Male.
 
 
Drake also performed with Young Jeezy at the award show while T.I.  was joined by Travis Barker for his own performance.
 
Chris Brown was the main talking point of the show after breaking down during a Michael Jackson tribute.
 

FULL LIST OF BET AWARD WINNERS

Best Female R&B Artist: Alicia Keys

Best Male R&B Artist: Trey Songz

Best Gospel: Marvin Sapp

Best Female Hip Hop Artist: Nicki Minaj

Best Male Hip Hop Artist: Drake

Best Group: Young Money

Best New Artist: Nicki Minaj

Best Collaboration: Jay-Z & Alicia Keys - Empire State of Mind

Video of the Year: Beyoncé featuring Lady GaGa - Video Phone

Best Actress: Mo'Nique

Best Actor: Idris Elba

YoungStars Award: Keke Palmer

Best Movie: Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire

Subway Sportswoman of the Year: Serena Williams

Subway Sportsman of the Year: LeBron James

Viewers Choice Nominees: Rihanna featuring Young Jeezy - Hard

Centric Award: Monica

Best International Act: Dizzee Rascal (UK)

 

 

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