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Michael B. Jordan wins big at 2016 BET awards

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Last Updated : Jun 27 2016 | 12:22 PM IST

The 2016 BET awards, which was held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, recently concluded with actor Michael B. Jordan and actress Taraji P. Henson winning big at the event.

Hosted by Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross for the second year in a row, the ceremony honoured Samuel L. Jackson with a Lifetime Achievement Award.

In a statement, Jackson said, "It's an honor to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2016 BET Awards. I'm humbled to be recognized by my peers and to join the company of the exemplary recipients before me."

Jesse Williams was awarded with a Humanitarian Award.

"Jesse has proven to be a true pioneer of our generation. He is a refreshing new face of activism during a time of crisis in this country," said BET in a statement.

The complete list of winners' as follows:

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Humanitarian Award: Jesse Williams

Lifetime Achievement Award: Samuel L. Jackson

Best Group: Drake and Future

Best Male R&B Pop Artist: Bryson Tiller

Best Actor: Michael B. Jordan

Best Actress: Taraji P. Henson

Best New Artist: Bryson Tiller

Video of the Year: Beyonce "Formation"

Best Male Hip-Hop Artist: Drake.

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First Published: Jun 27 2016 | 12:22 PM IST

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