The awards, which honour excellence among Black entertainers, were handed out Sunday night in Los Angeles. Usher was also honoured with a lifetime achievement award during the show. Tyla won the first award of the night, for best international act, and later collected the award for best new artist. Killer Mike won Album of the Year for Michael. Megan Thee Stallion kicked off a star-studded show with a feisty performance backed by scores of dancers, and Will Smith performed his new song, You Can Make It.