The BET Awards ceremony, which honors the best colored figures in music, culture and sports, was held on Sunday.

The show directed by Taraji P. Henson started with a brilliant performance by Lizzo with her latest hit, "About Damn Time".

The current abortion issue received attention and some of the presenters, performers and winners called for action following the Supreme Court decision. However, there were also moments of joy. Brandy did a surprise performance with Jack Harlow, and Mariah Carey stunned in a performance with Latto.

Sean "Diddy" Combs received an award for lifetime achievement. He was honored by a host of fellow artists and former collaborators, such as Mary J. Blige and Kanye West.

Will Smith, who sparked controversy at the Academy Awards by slapping Chris Rock on stage, won the BET Award for Best Actor.

The full list of nominees follows below, while the winners are marked in black letters.

Best Female R&B/Pop Artist

Ari Lennox

Chlöe

Doja Cat

H.E.R.

Jazmine Sullivan  * WINNER

Mary J. Blige

Summer Walker

Best male R&B/Pop Artist

Blxst

Chris Brown

Giveon

Lucky Daye

The Weeknd *FITUES

Wizkid

Yung Bleu

Best Group

Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak) *FITUES

Chloe X Halle

City Girls

Lil Baby & Lil Durk

Migos

Young Dolph & Key Glock

Best Collaboration

Wizkid feat. Justin Bieber & Tems - "Essence" *FITUES

DJ Khaled fest. Lil Baby & Lil Durk - "Every Chance I Get"

Baby Keem & Kendrick Lamar - "Family Ties

Doja Cat feat. SZA - "Kiss Me More"

Drake feat. Future & Young Thug - "Way 2 Sexy"

Bia feat. Nicki Minaj - "Whole Lotta Money (Remix)"

Best Female Hip Hop Artist

Cardi B

Doja Cat

Latto

Megan Thee Stallion *FITUES

Nicki Minaj

Saweetie

Best Male Hip Hop Artist

Drake

Future

J. Cole

Jack Harlow

Kanye West

Kendrick Lamar *FITUES

Lil Baby

Video of the Year

Baby Keem & Kendrick Lamar - "Family Ties"

Chlöe - "Have Mercy"

Doja Cat feat. SZA - "Kiss Me More"

Ari Lennox - "Pressure"

Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak) - "Smokin Out The Window" *FITUES

Drake feat. Future & Young Thug - "Way 2 Sexy"

Video Director of the Year

Anderson .Paak a.k.a. Director .Paak *FITUES

Benny Boom

Beyoncé & Dikayl Rimmasch

Director X

Hype Williams

Missy Elliott

Best New Artist

Baby Keem

Benny the Butcher

Latto *FITUES

Muni Long

Tems

Yung Bleu

Album of the Year

Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak) - "An Evening with Silk Sonic" *FITUES

H.E.R. - "Back of My Mind"

Tyler, the Creator - "Call Me If You Get Lost"

Drake - "Certified Lover Boy"

Kanye West - "Donda"

Jazmine Sullivan - "Heaux Tales, Mo' Tales: The Deluxe"

Doja Cat - "Planet Her"

Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award

Marvin Sapp - "All In Your Hands"

Kanye West - "Come to Life"

Kelly Price - "Grace"

Fred Hammond - "Hallelujah"

H.E.R. & Tauren Wells - "Hold Us Together (Hope Mix)"

Election Worship & Maverick City Music - "Jireh"

Lil Baby X Kirk Franklin - "We Win" *FITUES

BET Her

Alicia Keys - "Best of Me (Originals)"

Mary J. Blige - "Good Morning Gorgeous" *FITUES

Chlöe - "Have Mercy"

Ari Lennox - "Pressure"

Jazmine Sullivan - "Roster"

Summer Walker & Ari Lennox - "Unloyal"

Doja Cat - "Woman"

Best International Act

Dave (UK)

Dinos (France)

Fally Ipupa (DRC)

Fireboy DML (Nigeria)

Little Simz (UK)

Ludmilla (Brazil)

Major League DJZ (South Africa)

Tayc (France)

Tems (Nigeria) *FITUES

Best Movie

"Candyman"

"King Richard" *FITUES

"Respect"

"Space Jam: A New Legacy"

"Summer of Soul"

"The Harder They Fall"

Best Actor

Adrian Holmes - "Bel-Air"

Anthony Anderson - "Black-ish"

Damson Idris - "Snowfall"

Denzel Washington - "The Tragedy of Macbeth"

Forest Whitaker - "Respect" / "Godfather of Harlem"

Jabari Banks - "Bel-Air"

Sterling K. Brown - "This Is Us"

Will Smith - "King Richard" *FITUES

Best Actress

Aunjanue Ellis - "King Richard"

Coco Jones - "Bel-Air"

Issa Rae - "Insecure"

Jennifer Hudson - "Respect"

Mary J. Blige - "Power Book II: Ghost"

Queen Latifah - "The Equalizer"

Quinta Brunson - "Abbott Elementary"

Regina King - "The Harder They Fal"

Zendaya - "Euphoria" / "Spider-Man: No Way Home" *FITUES

Youngstars Award

Akira Akbar

Demi Singleton

Miles Brown

Saniyya Sidney

Storm Reid

Marsai Martin  * WINNER

Sportswoman of the Year Award

Brittney Griner

Candace Parker

Naomi Osaka  * WINNER

Serena Williams

Sha'Carri Richardson

Simone Biles

Sportsman of the Year Award

Aaron Donald

Bubba Wallace

Giannis Antetokounmpo

And Morant

LeBron James

Stephen Curry  * WINNER