The BET Awards promised a lit ceremony, and it definitely delivered. Between a jaw-dropping performance from Beyoncé [1], several emotional tributes to Prince [2], and a powerful acceptance speech from humanitarian award recipient Jesse Williams [3], it was truly a night to remember. We've rounded up the night's best photos — keep reading to see them all now.
Pictured: Jesse Williams and Samuel L. Jackson [4]
Pictured: Gabrielle Union [5]
Pictured: Halle and Chloe Bailey
Pictured: Jennifer Hudson [6]
Pictured: Jamie Foxx [7] and Annalise Bishop
Pictured: DJ Khaled and Nicole Tuck
Pictured: Taraji P. Henson
Pictured: Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys [8]
Pictured: Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar
Pictured: Tori Kelly, Stevie Wonder, and Jennifer Hudson [9]
Pictured: Miles Brown and Spike Lee
Pictured: Tracee Ellis Ross
Pictured: Usher [10]
Pictured: Beyoncé