2021 Soul Train Awards Recap

BET aired the 2021 Soul Train Awards honoring the industry's best in R&B and Soul.

The awards were held at the renowned Apollo Theater in Harlem for the first time.

BFFs Tisha Campbell and Tichina Arnold came back as hosts for the 4th consecutive year.

R&B duo Bruno Mars and Anderson Paak who perform together as Silk Sonic, kicked off the show with their song, "Fly With Me."

Ashanti received "The Lady of Soul Award" and performed a medley of her hits.

Maxwell was presented wit the "Legend Award" and also performed a string of hits.

Russell and Ciara Wilson and Marley Dias received the Souls of Justice Award.

Other performers included Ari Lennox, Fred Hammond, Lucky Daye and Leon Bridges.

The complete list of winners are below:

Best New Artist

Yung Bleu

Certified Soul Award

Charlie Wilson

Best R&B/Soul Female Artist

Jazmine Sullivan

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”