VIDEO: Jesse Williams Accepts Humanitarian Award at 2016 BET AWARDS

GREY'S ANATOMY star Jesse Williams accepted the Humanitarian Award at last night's 2016 BET AWARDS. Watch the actor's inspiring speech below and click here for a full list of the night's winners. 

The 2016 BET AWARDS took place at Microsoft Theater last night, Sunday, June 26. This year's broadcast marked 16 years of spectacular performances, including an all-star PrinceLifetime Achievement Award tribute. The awards show, hosted by BLACK-ISH stars Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross, awarded the Humanitarian Award to Grey's Anatomy star Jesse Williams and a Lifetime Achievement Award to Samuel L. Jackson.

Drake led the list of entertainers with an impressive nine nominations including 'Best Male Hip Hop Artist,' 'Video of the Year,' and 'Best Collaboration' for his hit "Where Ya At" with fellow hip hop artist Future. Beyoncé and Rihanna follow with five nods each. Beyoncé is nominated for top nods of the night including 'Best Female R&B/Pop Artist,' 'Video of the Year,' and 'Best Collaboration' for "Feeling Myself" withNicki Minaj. Rihanna is in the running for awards including 'Best Female R&B/Pop Artist,' 'Video of the Year,' and 'Best Collaboration,' for "Work" featuring Drake.

Other nominees include newcomer Bryson Tiller who is up for four awards including 'Best Male R&B/Pop Artist.' Chris Brown is nominated for the same number including 'Best Male R&B/Pop Artist' and 'Video Director of the Year.' Future could also walk away with four awards including 'Best Male Hip Hop Artist' and the 'Coca-Cola Viewers' Choice Award.'

 

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