Black Voices Editor, HuffPostCertified Bad Boy for life Sean “Diddy” Combs received his flowers and then some when he was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2022 BET Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday.

Senior Reporter, HuffPostAfter stepping back from the spotlight following a series of controversies involving Kim Kardashian, Kanye “Ye” West made his return to the public eye at the 2022 BET Awards.The rapper appeared onstage during the award ceremony Sunday night to help present the lifetime achievement award to Sean “Diddy” Combs after opening remarks from singer Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds.

This week’s repeal of Roe v. Wade loomed heavy over Sunday evening’s 2002 BET Awards, with numerous artists using the event to share their emotions and thoughts on the continued attacks against abortion rights in the United States.

Culture ReporterThe 2022 BET Awards was a big, big night for Atlanta rapper Latto.The 23-year-old “Soufside” rapper won the Best New Artist award, clinching the first BET Award of her career.“I’m so grateful. If you know me and my story...it’s been a long time coming. I’m so appreciative,” she said in her acceptance speech.

Senior Reporter, HuffPostBad bitch o’clock arrived right on time at the 2022 BET Awards, which kicked off with a performance by Lizzo practically bursting with joy.Dressed like a walking disco ball in a shimmering gold crop top and flared pants, the music superstar blessed the crowd at the award ceremony Sunday night with an electrifying rendition of her smash single “About Damn Time.”

Taraji P. Henson feels it's about damn time for Lizzo to get the applause she deserves.During her 2022 BET Awards opening monologue, the host praised Lizzo not only for her sparkling performance of her 2022 hit "About Damn Time" at the start of the show, but for teaming up with Live Nation to pledge $1 million to Planned Parenthood and abortion rights organizations after the Supreme Court's ...

Culture ReporterSinger-songwriter Brandy is not only in the business of making hits, but apparently, mending fences.At the 2022 BET Awards, the “Queens” actor made a surprise appearance during Jack Harlow’s performance, showcasing her rap skills, versatility and longevity. She performed alongside the Louisville rapper for his hit single “First Class.”

Trends Reporter, HuffPostIt’s been quite the year for Jazmine Sullivan.Sullivan, who took home the first award of the night for Best Female R&B/Pop Artist at the 2022 BET Awards on Sunday, has been recognized in nearly every award show since her “Heaux Tales’’ release, including the 2022 Grammys and NAACP Image Awards.

The 2022 BET Awards are officially here!  Hosted by Taraji P. Henson, the star-studded award ceremony is set to air live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on July 26 and feature phenomenal performances from Lil Wayne, Lizzo, Giveon, Chance The Rapper, Chlöe and more.

Now this is a first class friendship.Jack Harlow, 24, has arrived at the 2022 BET Awards sporting a statement-making shirt in support of his "Industry Baby" collaborator Lil Nas X.For the event, Jack—who is nominated for Best Male Hip Hop Artist alongside Drake, Future, J. Cole, Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar and Lil Baby—sported black pants, patent leather shoes and a Lil Nas X T-shirt.

After having to pull out of other scheduled major performances, Lil Wayne will perform at the 2022 BET Awards, scheduled to air live on Sunday, June 26. It's a long-awaited show for the rapper's fans, having canceled previous gigs on the day of sets in recent weeks. Wayne was scheduled to perform at the 2022 Beale Street Music Festival in Memphis in May. But an hour before the "A Milli" rapper ...

Culture ReporterOn Sunday, BET is celebrating “culture’s biggest night” at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles for the 2022 BET Awards. Hosted by “Empire” actor Taraji P. Henson for the second year in a row, the show is a testament to “Black excellence across music, television, film and sports” ― and the red carpet was no exception.

Rapper Shyne is set to take the stage for Sunday night's BET Awards to honor Diddy.

Turn up the music, turn down the lights cause Lizzo has officially arrived at the 2022 BET Awards.The "About Damn Time" singer turned heads on the 2022 BET Awards red carpet on June 26 in a shimmering black gown with feather accents and a thigh-high slit, paired with matching peep-toe platform pumps.

This year, the BET Awards made a powerful statement with their surprising and emotionally resonant "In Memoriam" segment. After a brief introduction from host Taraji P. Henson, the award show's traditional tribute to those we've lost in the past year took a political stance immediately, with the first name in the montage being "Roe v. Wade."

Diddy pulled out all the stops Sunday night for his epic BET Awards performance. In honor of his lifetime achievement award, the icon took us way back to the golden era of the '90s with a star-studded tribute featuring hip-hop and R&B legends like Mary J. Blige, Jodeci, Lil' Kim, Busta Rhymes, The Lox, and Faith Evans, plus a surprise performance from rapper Shyne.

This year's BET Awards honored music icon/Bad Boy business mogul Diddy as the lifetime achievement award recipient. From his trailblazing musical efforts on behalf of hip-hop and R&B to his admirable work in empowering Black businesses and entrepreneurs, Diddy checks off all the boxes for BET's esteemed award.

Chloë took to the stage at the BET Awards on June 26 to perform her new song, "Surprise," before launching into a short rendition of "Do It" and finishing with an excerpt of her hit "Treat Me." Chloë wore a shiny leather coat, which she removed to reveal a glittering bodysuit, and at one point, she danced around a blindfolded man seated in the center of the stage. The sultry performance showcased ...

Chlöe knows exactly how to get the crowd on their feet! On Sunday, the 23-year-old singer took the stage for the television premiere performance of her latest single, "Surprise,” at the 2022 BET Awards.

The BET Awards gave Sean "Diddy" Combs his flowers on Sunday night. None other than Kanye "Ye" West took the stage to help present Diddy with the award alongside Babyface. Kanye talked about his history in the music industry with Diddy, looking up to him as an artist and even managed to crack a few jokes!