BET Awards 2016 winners list: Beyonce's Formation wins big

The 16th Annual BET Awards handed out trophies at a star-studded evening at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, 26 June. Beyonce dominated the glittery night not just by winning four awards but also by opening the ceremony with her surprising performance on the song Freedom from her hit album Lemonade. The singer was later joined by Kendrick Lamar who set the stage on fire while rapping and stomping along with Queen Bey.

The award ceremony, which honours the finest in entertainment, sports and culture, was hosted by Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross. Apart from the Lemonade hit maker's enthralling act, Usher, Jennifer Hudson, Future and French Montana entertained the audience with their alluring performances.

The night also featured heartfelt tributes to pop legend Prince by artists including Sheila E, Stevie Wonder, The Roots and more.

Here is the list of winners:

Best Female R&B/Pop Artist

Beyoncé (Winner)

Adele

Andra Day

K. Michelle

Rihanna

Best Male R&B/Pop Artist

Bryson Tiller (Winner)

Chris Brown

Jeremih

The Weeknd

Tyrese

Best Group

Drake & Future (Winner)

2 Chainz & Lil Wayne

Puff Daddy & the Family

Rae Sremmurd

The Internet

Best Collaboration

Rihanna feat. Drake – "Work" (Winner)

Big Sean feat. Chris Brown & Ty Dolla $ign – Play No Games

Big Sean feat. Kanye West & John Legend – One Man Can Change the World

Future feat. Drake – Where Ya At

Nicki Minaj featuring Beyoncé – Feeling Myself

Best Male Hip-Hop Artist

Drake (Winner)

Fetty Wap

Future

J Cole

Kanye West

Kendrick Lamar

Best Female Hip-Hop Artist

Nicki Minaj (Winner)

Dej Loaf

Lil Kim

Missy Elliott

Remy Ma

Video of the Year

Beyoncé – Formation (Winner)

Bryson Tiller – Don't

Drake – Hotline Bling

Kendrick Lamar – Alright

Rihanna feat. Drake – Work

Video Director of the Year

Director X (Winner)

Benny Boom

Chris Brown

Colin Tilley & The Little Homies

Hype Williams

Best New Artist

Bryson Tiller (Winner)

Alessia Cara

Andra Day

Kehlani

Tory Lanez

Best Actress

Taraji P. Henson (Winner)

Gabrielle Union

Kerry Washington

Tracee Ellis Ross

Viola Davis

Best Actor

Michael B. Jordan

Anthony Anderson (Winner)

Courtney B. Vance

Idris Elba

O'shea Jackson Jr.

Youngstars Award

Amandla Stenberg (Winner)

Quvenzhané Wallis

Silentó

Willow Smith

Yara Shahidi

Best Movie

Straight Outta Compton (Winner)

Beasts of No Nation

Concussion

Creed

Dope

Sportswoman of the Year

Serena Williams (Winner)

Cheyenne Woods

Gabrielle Douglas

Skylar Diggins

Venus Williams

Sportsman of the Year

Stephen Curry (Winner)

Cam Newton

Kobe Bryan

Lebron James

Odell Beckham Jr.

Coca-Cola Viewers' Choice Award

Beyoncé – Formation (Winner)

Bryson Tiller – Don't

Chris Brown – Back to Sleep

Drake – Hotline Bling

Future featuring Drake – Where Ya At

Rihanna featuring Drake – Work

Centric Award

Beyoncé – Formation (Winner)

Andra Day – Rise Up

K Michelle – Not a Little Bit

Rihanna – Bitch Better Have My Money

The Internet – Under Control

Lifetime Achievement Award

Samuel L Jackson