Presented by BET, the Soul Train Awards 2021 winners were announced on Sunday, November 29, 2021, at the historical Apollo Theater in New York.
Wizkid beat Chris Brown, Young Thug ft Future, Lil Durk, Latto – “Go Crazy (Remix)”, and Doja Cat ft SZA – “Kiss Me More” to win the ‘Best Collaboration’ award. FILE PHOTO
KAMPALA | LIFESTYLE UGANDA ( https://lifestyleug.com/) — On November 29, 2021, the Soul Train Awards 2021 winners were announced at the historic Apollo Theater in New York.
- From Wizkid to Jazmine Sullivan, all the winners of the Soul Train Awards 2021 are here.
- Wizkid beat Chris Brown, Young Thug, Doja Cat to win the ‘Best Collaboration’ award.
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The pre-taped Soul Train Awards, presented by BET, featured performances by prominent R&B and gospel artists.
The award show, hosted by Tichina Arnold and Tisha Campbell, honors African-American culture, music, and entertainment achievements.
A superb lineup of artists performed at the 2021 Soul Train Awards, including Silk Sonic’s Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak, Ari Lennox, Lucky Daye, Fred Hammond, Tone Stitch, Musiq Soulchild, Ashanti, Leon Bridges, ELHAE, Summer Walker and Maxwell.
Two trophies went to Jazmine Sullivan: Best R&B/Soul Female Artist and Album Of The Year for Heraux Tales, while Normani was honored for her first Best Dance Performance award and acknowledged other female artists in her speech.
After Ashanti received the ‘Lady Of Soul’ award, she performed onstage with Ja Rule and Fat Joe, and Maxwell emotionally accepted the Living Legend Award and thanked Don Cornelius and the R&B community during his acceptance speech.
Next, Nigerian superstar, Wizkid won the award for ‘Best Collaboration’ at the Soul Train Awards 2021 for his song “Essence” ft Tems.
He beat out Chris Brown, Young Thug ft Future, Lil Durk, Latto – “Go Crazy (Remix)”, Doja Cat ft SZA – “Kiss Me More” among others.
Below is the complete list of winners for the Soul Train Awards 2021.
Best New Artist
- Yung Bleu
Certified Soul Award
- Charlie Wilson
Best R&B/Soul Female Artist
- Jazmine Sullivan
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Best R&B/Soul Male Artist
- Giveon
Best Gospel/Inspirational Award
- Kirk Franklin
Song of the Year
- Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic – “Leave The Door Open”
Album of the Year
- Jazmine Sullivan – “Heaux Tales”
The Ashford and Simpson Songwriter’s Award
- “Leave The Door Open” – written by: Bruno Mars, Brandon Anderson, Dernst Emile II, Christopher Brody Brown (Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic)
Best Dance Performance
- Normani feat. Cardi B – “Wild Side”
Best Collaboration
- Wizkid feat. Tems – “Essence”
Video of the Year
- Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic – “Leave The Door Open”
