Beyonce Knowles and Lil Wayne Among Winners at 2009 BET Awards

Mon, 29 June 2009 02:28:28 ET

Beyonce Knowles and Lil Wayne Among Winners at 2009 BET Awards
Winners of 2009 BET Awards have been announced. 27-year-old songstress came out victorious by grabbing two gongs during the event, including Best Female R&B Artist and Video of the Year for her tune "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)".

Another winner at the awards show was , who got an award for Best Male Hip Hop Artist category. He beat Rick Ross, , , and , who were all nominated for the category. Then, Best Female Hip Hop Artist gong was earned by

Meanwhile, The O'Jays, and got special awards. The O'Jays grabbed Lifetime Achievement Award for their contributions to music industry. Alicia and Wyclef, in the meantime, received Humanitarians of the Year prize for their involvement in charitable causes.

2009 BET Awards was held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on Sunday, June 28. The host of the show, , along with the presenters and performers of the event paid tribute to , who passed away on Thursday, June 25.

Full Winners List of 2009 BET Awards:

  • Video of the Year: - "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)"
  • Best Male R&B Artist:
  • Best Female R&B Artist:
  • Best Male Hip-Hop Artist:
  • Best Female Hip-Hop Artist:
  • Best Group: DAY26
  • Best New Artist: Keri Hilson
  • Viewer's Choice: feat. - "Live Your Life"
  • Best Collaboration: feat. - "Blame It"
  • Video Director of the Year: Benny Boom
  • Centric Award: Jazmine Sullivan
  • Best Gospel Artist: Mary Mary
  • Best Actor:
  • Best Actress: Taraji P. Henson
  • Best Male Athlete: LeBron James
  • Best Female Athlete:
  • Humanitarian Award: and
  • Lifetime Achievement Award: The O'Jays



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