The 2016 Soul Train Music Awards was held at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on November 6, 2016. It was later aired on Centric and BET on November 27, 2016. The ceremony, hosted by Erykah Badu for the second year in a row, honored artists in 12 different categories. Drake was the most nominated artist with twelve, followed by Beyoncé (10) and Rihanna (8). During the ceremony american singer and songwriter Brandy was honored with the Lady of Soul Award for her contributions to the music industry. Teddy Riley was recognized by the Legend Award for his successful songwriting and music producing works.
Special awards Legend Award Teddy Riley
Lady of Soul Award Brandy
Winners and nominees Winners are listed first and highlighted in bold.
Album of the Year Beyoncé – Lemonade DJ Khaled – Major Key Drake – Views Rihanna – Anti Bryson Tiller – T R A P S O U L Kanye West – The Life of Pablo
Song of the Year Beyoncé – "Formation" Adele – "Hello" Drake – "Controlla" Rihanna – "Work" Bryson Tiller – "Don't"
Video of the Year Beyoncé – "Formation" Beyoncé – "Sorry" Drake – "Hotline Bling" Rihanna – "Work" Kanye West – "Fade"
The Ashford & Simpson Songwriter's Award Andra Day – "Rise Up" Written by: Andra Day and Jennifer Decilveo Adele – "Hello" Written by: Adele and Greg Kurstin Beyoncé – "Formation" Written by: Michael Len Williams II, Beyoncé, Khalif Brown, Jordan Frost and Asheton Hogan Rihanna – "Needed Me" Written by: Nick Audino, Rachel Derrus, Adam Feeney, Rihanna, Brittany Hazzard, Charles Hinshaw, Lewis Hughes, Dijon McFarlane, Khaled Rohaim, Te Whiti Warbrick Bryson Tiller – "Don't" Written by: Johntá Austin, Mariah Carey, Bryan-Michael Cox, Jermaine Dupri, Tavoris Hollins, Jr., Isom Brandon Stewart and Bryson Tiller
Best R&B/Soul Male Artist Maxwell Anthony Hamilton Bryson Tiller Usher The Weeknd
Best R&B/Soul Female Artist Beyoncé Fantasia Alicia Keys Rihanna Jill Scott
Best New Artist Chance the Rapper Andra Day Ro James Tory Lanez
Bryson Tiller
Centric Certified Award Anderson .Paak After 7 Bilal Lalah Hathaway Musiq Soulchild
Rhythm & Bars Award Fat Joe and Remy Ma – "All the Way Up" Chance the Rapper – "No Problem" DJ Khaled – "For Free" Drake – "Controlla" Drake – "One Dance"
Best Gospel/Inspirational Song Kirk Franklin – "123 Victory" Travis Greene – "Made a Way" Tamela Mann – "God Provides" Donnie McClurkin – "I Need You" Hezekiah Walker – "Better"
Best Dance Performance Kanye West – "Fade" Beyoncé – "Formation" Drake – "Hotline Bling" Rihanna – "Work" Usher – "No Limit"
Best Collaboration Fat Joe and Remy Ma – "All the Way Up" Beyoncé – "Freedom" Chance the Rapper – "No Problem" DJ Khaled – "For Free" Rihanna – "Work"
Internet Soul Sensation Badu Award
Jay Versace, Karlton Humes and James Wright
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