MTV News | 2011 BET Award Winners & Performances

The 2011 BET Awards belonged to Chris Brown with his mind blowing performances, collaborations, and wins for Best Male Artist, Coca-Cola Viewer's Choice, Best Collaboration, and Video of the Year Awards.

Chris has come a long way since the 2009 incident with Rihanna that virtually shut down his super-star status and multi-million dollar deals in a matter of days. He certainly has come back to the music industry finding friendship with Lil' Wayne and so many other artists who believe in second chances. Plus, his music continues to expand and grow around the globe with hits like Yeah 3X and Beautiful People (ft. Benny Benassi).

The night was all about tribute and performance with amazing acts from the likes of Trey Songz, Kelly Rowland, May J Blige, DJ Khalid, Drake and a show closer LIVE from Glastonbury with Beyonce.

For more information and performances goto the Official BET Awards website.

Here are the winners for the 2011 BET Awards:
Best Female R&B Artist: Rihanna
Best Male R&B Artist: Chris Brown
Best Group: Diddy-Dirty Money
Best Gospel Artist: Mary Mary
Best Female Hip Hop Artist: Nicki Minaj
Best Male Hip Hop Artist: Kanye West
Best New Artist: Wiz Khalifa
Best Collaboration: Chris Brown f/ Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes "Look At Me Now"
Video of the Year: Chris Brown f/ Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes "Look At Me Now"
Video Director of the Year: Chris Robinson
Best Actress: Taraji P. Henson
Best Actor: Idris Elba
Young Stars Award: Jaden Smith and Willow Smith
Best Movie: For Colored Girls
Subway Sportswoman of the Year: Serena Williams
Subway Sportsman of the Year: Michael Vick
Centric Award: Marsha Ambrosius "Far Away"
Best International Act: 2Face Idibia (Nigeria) and D'Banj (Nigeria)
Coca-Cola Viewer's Choice Award: Chris Brown f/ Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes - "Look at me Now"
Humanitarian Award: Steve Harvey
Lifetime Achievement Award: Patti LaBelle


Here are two inspiring performances - one by Chris Brown with a surprise visit from Bussa Buss. Leggo. Plus - celebrating the 10-year Anniversary of her first album, Songs In A Minor, Alicia Keys graced the BET AWARDS '11 stage for a medley of her hits with Bruno Mars and Rick Ross as well as for the world premiere her latest song, "Typewriter."