The 2023 Soul Train Awards aired Sunday night and it was a good time, especially for singer SZA.
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 19: In this image released on November 26, Keke Palmer performs onstage at Soul Train Awards 2023 on November 19, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California.
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BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 19: Novi Brown attends Soul Train Awards 2023 on November 19, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California.
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BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 19: In this image released on November 26, Ms. Pat speaks at the Soul Train Awards 2023 on November 19, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California.
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BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 19: In this image released on November 26, Robin Thede speaks onstage at Soul Train Awards 2023 on November 19, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California.
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BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 19: In this image released on November 26, Fridayy performs onstage at Soul Train Awards 2023 on November 19, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California.
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BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 19: In this image released on November 26, Fridayy performs onstage at Soul Train Awards 2023 on November 19, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California.
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BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 19: In this image released on November 26, Janelle Monáe accepts the Spirit of Soul Award presented by L’Oréal onstage at Soul Train Awards 2023 on November 19, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California.
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BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 19: In this image released on November 26, (L-R) David Banner and T-Pain, winner of the Legend Award, attend Soul Train Awards 2023 on November 19, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California.
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BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 19: In this image released on November 26, Janelle Monáe performs onstage at Soul Train Awards 2023 on November 19, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California.
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BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 19: Janelle Monáe (C), winner of the Spirit of Soul Award, with Folayan Kunerede and Bobbi Lanea of Flyana Boss, attend Soul Train Awards 2023 on November 19, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California.
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BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 19: In this image released on November 26, Coco Jones performs onstage at Soul Train Awards 2023 on November 19, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California.
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BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 19: In this image released on November 26, (L-R) Lelee, Coko, Taj of SWV and Coco Jones perform onstage at Soul Train Awards 2023 on November 19, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California.
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BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 19: In this image released on November 26, Dante Bowe performs onstage at Soul Train Awards 2023 on November 19, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California.
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BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 19: In this image released on November 26, (L-R) David Banner and T-Pain, winner of the Legend Award, attend Soul Train Awards 2023 on November 19, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California.
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(CNN) — The 2023 Soul Train Awards aired Sunday night and it was a good time, especially for singer SZA.
The awards show – which honors the best in Black culture, music and entertainment, and is named for the long-running review show “Soul Train” – was hosted by Emmy-winning actor, recording artist, producer and entrepreneur Keke Palmer. The night was a big one for SZA, who scored four wins, taking home trophies for best R&B/Soul female artist, album of the year, song of the year and The Ashford and Simpson Songwriter’s Award.
Usher won three statuettes: best R&B/Soul male artist, certified soul award and best collaboration with Summer Walker and 21 Savage.
Victoria Monét was awarded two: best dance performance and video of the year.
There will be encore presentations of the show on Monday, November 27 at 9 p.m. ET/PT and Wednesday, November 29, at 6 p.m. ET/PT on BET.
See the full list of winners below:
BEST NEW ARTIST
Coco Jones
CERTIFIED SOUL AWARD
Usher
BEST R&B/SOUL FEMALE ARTIST
SZA
BEST R&B/SOUL MALE ARTIST
Usher
BEST GOSPEL/INSPIRATIONAL AWARD
“All Things”- Kirk Franklin
SONG OF THE YEAR
“Snooze” – SZA
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
“SOS”- SZA
THE ASHFORD AND SIMPSON SONGWRITER’S AWARD
“Snooze” – SZA
BEST DANCE PERFORMANCE
“On My Mama”- Victoria Monét
BEST COLLABORATION
“Good Good” – Usher, Summer Walker, 21 Savage
BEST GROUP
Maverick City Music
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
“On My Mama” – Victoria Monét
SPIRIT OF SOUL AWARD
Janelle Monáe
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