"BET always makes sure its representing the culture right," Lamar gushed in his acceptance speech. "I'll always give my heart to BET."
On the acting front, Cynthia Erivo and Denzel Washington took home the honours for Best Actress and Best Actor respectively.
Mariah Carey performed her hit song It's Like That in a metallic gold mini-dress at the star-studded show. She was honoured with the BET Ultimate Icon Award alongside Jamie Foxx, Kirk Franklin and Snoop Dogg.
Kevin Hart was host on the night.
Here's a list of the highlight winners:
Album of the Year: GNX - Kendrick Lamar
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist: SZA
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist: Chris Brown
Best Group: Future & Metro Boomin
Best Collaboration: Luther - Kendrick Lamar & SZA
Best Female Hip Hop Artist: Doechii
Best Male Hip Hop Artist: Kendrick Lamar
Best New Artist: Leon Thomas
BET Her: Heart of a Woman - Summer Walker
Best Movie: Luther: Never Too Much
Best Actor: Denzel Washington
Best Actress: Cynthia Erivo
Young Stars Award: Blue Ivy Carter
Sportswoman of the Year Award: Angel Reese
Sportsman of the Year: Jalen Hurts
