The Soul Train Awards, which were broadcast on BET and BET Her on Saturday, featured Beyoncé as the top winner. With Renaissance, she won album of the year for the fourth time, song of the year for the third time (for Break My Soul), and best collaboration (with Ronald Isley & The Isley Brothers) for Make Me Say It Again, Girl.
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A female solo artist has now won album of the year five years in a row. Before Bey won, H.E.R.’s H.E.R., Lizzo’s Cuz I Love You, Summer Walker’s Over It, and Jazmine Sullivan’s Heaux Tales also took home awards.
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However, Beyoncé was absent when the event was taped earlier this month at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas. The BET Awards are primarily a performance and tribute event rather than an awards show. Over the course of the two-hour performance, only two competitive categories were presented.
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Here’s the complete list of 2022 Soul Train Awards winners:
Album of the Year
WINNER: Renaissance, Beyoncé
Song of the Year
WINNER: “Break My Soul,” Beyoncé
Video of the Year
WINNER: “Smokin Out the Window,” Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak)
Best New Artist
WINNER: Tems
Best R&B/Soul Female Artist
WINNER: Jazmine Sullivan
Best R&B/Soul Male Artist
WINNER: Chris Brown
Best Collaboration
WINNER: “Make Me Say It Again, Girl,” Ronald Isley & The Isley Brothers feat. Beyoncé
Certified Soul Award
WINNER: Mary J. Blige
The Ashford and Simpson Songwriter’s Award
WINNER: “Hrs & Hrs,” Muni Long
Best Dance Performance
WINNER: “About Damn Time,” Lizzo
Best Gospel/Inspirational Award
WINNER: Maverick City Music X Kirk Franklin
Legend Award: The Time
Lady of Soul Award: Xscape