Bet award for best new artist
The BET Award for Best New Artist is an annual award presented by the Black Entertainment Television (BET) network to recognize outstanding achievements in music by new artists. Here are the winners of the BET Award for Best New Artist since its inception in 2001:
- 2001: Alicia Keys
- 2002: Ashanti
- 2003: 50 Cent
- 2004: Kanye West
- 2005: John Legend
- 2006: Ciara
- 2007: Daughtry
- 2008: Lil Wayne
- 2009: Keri Hilson
- 2010: Trey Songz
- 2011: Wiz Khalifa
- 2012: Diggy Simmons
- 2013: Miguel
- 2014: August Alsina
- 2015: Jidenna
- 2016: Bryson Tiller
- 2017: SZA
- 2018: Cardi B
- 2019: Lil Baby
- 2020: Roddy Ricch
- 2021: Megan Thee Stallion
- 2022: Giveon
Note: The award was not presented in 2000, as it was introduced in 2001.