Jay-Z, Beyonce, Kanye West and Chris Brown were big winners at the BET Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, picking up multiple trophies each.
Jay-Z and Kanye West's The Throne collaboration won them Best Group and Video of the Year honours, while Beyonce picked up Best Female R& B Artist and Video Director of the Year, opposite her sister Solange's boyfriend Alan Ferguson.
Brown claimed the night's Best Male R&B Artist award and was also voted the fans' favourite artist overall.
It was also a big night for Whitney Houston fans - the late star was the subject of a lengthy and emotionally-charged tribute, which featured a heartfelt speech by Mariah Carey and performances from Monica, Brandy, Chaka Khan and the tragic singer's mother Cissy.
The ceremony also featured a host of stunning performances from the likes of Nicki Minaj, Usher, Tyga, Brown, West and D'Angelo, who made his first televised performance in 12 years at the BET Awards.
The list of winners:
- Best Group: The Throne (Kanye West & Jay-Z)
- Best Actor: Kevin Hart
- Best New Artist: Big Sean
- Best Male R&B Artist: Chris Brown
- Best Collaboration: Wale ft. Miguel
- Best Gospel: Yolanda Adams
- Best Female R&B Artist: Beyoncé
- Best Female Hip-Hop Artist: Nicki Minaj
- Lifetime Achievement Award: Maze featuring Frankie Beverly
- Video Of The Year: “Otis,” The Throne (Kanye West & Jay-Z)
- BET Humanitarian Award: Rev. Al Sharpton
- Viewers’ Choice Award: Mindless Behavior
- Video Director Of The Year: Beyoncé & Alan Ferguson
- AOL Fandemonium Award: Chris Brown
