(NEW YORK, NY) β NOVEMBER 30, 2020 β The 2020 βSoul Train Awardsβ celebrated the best in soul, R&B and hip hop by highlighting both living legends and breakout stars with unrivaled musical moments and show-stopping performances. The awards show, which aired this evening, November 29, 2020 at 8 PM EST on BET, BET Her, VH1 and MTV2 was hosted by the iconic best friend duo Tisha Campbell and Tichina Arnold, who also brought their chemistry to the stage as the showβs opening musical acts.
Chris Brown led the pack as the eveningβs most awarded artist, dominating in four categories including Best R&B/Soul Male Artist and the shared honors of Song of the Year, Best Dance Performance and Best Collaboration with Young Thug for their hit βGo Crazy.β H.E.R. followed closely with two awards: Best R&B/Soul Female Artist and The Ashford & Simpson Songwriterβs Award for βI Canβt Breathe.β
Honoring artists across 12 categories, the 2020 βSOUL TRAIN AWARDSβ also recognized Summer Walker (Album of the Year), Megan thee Stallion (Rhythm & Beats Award), Brandy (Soul Train Certified), BeyoncΓ©, Blue Ivy, Saint Jhn & Wizkid (Video of the Year), Snoh Aalegra (Best New Artist) and Kirk Franklin (Best Gospel/Inspirational Award) for their special contributions to the genre.
The hosts kicked things off with an electrifying song and dance tribute to the power of Black women. Brandy performed a medley of her recent hits βSay Somethingβ and βBoderline.β Ella Mai sang her latest single βNot Another Love Song.β
Lucky Daye shut the stage down with Babyface for a performance of their new collaboration βShoulda.β Charlie Wilson performed a duet with Smokey Robinson before honoring the memory of gospel legend Rance Allen with a rousing tribute. Additional performers included Jazmine Sullivan, Snoh Aalegra and CeeLo Green. After accepting the Lady of Soul Award, Monica brought down the house with a jam-packed performance of her chart-topping hits.
In addition to electrifying performances, this yearβs highly anticipated Soul Cypher featured R&B stars PJ Morton, ChantΓ© Moore, Shanice and Stokely. Ella Nicole and Moses Sumney took the BET Amplified Music Stage, a platform for emerging artists. Presenters included Andra Day, Tessa Thompson, Nnamdi Asomugha, Deon Cole, Nicco Annan, Dallas Austin, Jermaine Dupri and Brandee Evans. Check out images of a few of our favorite performances.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 29: LOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 29: In this image released on November 29th, ChantΓ© Moore, PJ Morton, Stokley Williams and Shanice attend the 2020 Soul Train Awards presented by BET. (Photo by Leon Bennett/STA 2020/Getty Images for BET) 
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 29: LOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 29: In this image released on November 29th, Babyface and Lucky Daye perform during the 2020 Soul Train Awards presented by BET. (Photo by Leon Bennett/STA 2020/Getty Images for BET) 
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 29: LOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 29: In this image released on November 29th, Smokey Robinson and Charlie Wilson perform during the 2020 Soul Train Awards presented by BET. (Photo by Leon Bennett/STA 2020/Getty Images for BET)
The full winners list for 2020 βSOUL TRAIN AWARDSβ is below.
2020 βSOUL TRAIN AWARDSβ WINNERS Best New Artist β Snoh Aalegra
Soul Train Certified Award βBrandy
Best R&B/Soul Male Artist β Chris Brown
Best R&B/Soul Female Artist β H.E.R.
Video of the Year β BeyoncΓ©, Blue Ivy, Saint Jhn & Wizkid βBrown Skin Girlβ
Best Gospel/Inspirational Award β Kirk Franklin
Album of the Year β Summer Walker βOver Itβ
Rhythm & Bars Award β Megan thee Stallion βSavageβ
Song of the Year β Chris Brown & Young Thug βGo Crazyβ
The Ashford & Simpson Songwriterβs Award β βI Canβt Breathe,β Written by H.E.R.
Best Dance Performance β Chris Brown & Young Thug βGo Crazyβ
Best Collaboration Performance β Chris Brown & Young Thug βGo Crazyβ