The 2022 BET Awards broadcasted live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday (June 26)

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Facilitated by Taraji P. Henson for the second year straight, the service — charged as "culture's

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As "culture's greatest evening" — observed "Dark greatness."

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Doja Cat drove in selections with six, while Drake and Ari Lennox followed right behind with four each. Sean "Diddy"

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Combs was set to be regarded with the lifetime accomplishment grant

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Which will incorporate the craftsman himself making that big appearance

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An elegant exhibition set to incorporate Mary J. Blige, Nas, Busta Rhymes and numerous others.

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Lizzo, shimmering like a gold disco ball, started off the show with her exhibition of "About Damn Time."

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Henson gave her initial speech, during which she censured the Supreme Court's choice to upset Roe v. Swim

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"It's about damn time we discuss the way that firearms have a greater number of privileges than a lady,"

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