R&B star Chris Brown has won four BET awards at a ceremony in Los Angeles.<\/p>\n
The 22-year-old, who released his fourth album in March, picked up prizes including the viewers’ choice award, male R&B artist and video of the year.<\/p>\n
He shared the best collaboration prize with Busta Rhymes and Lil Wayne.<\/p>\n
The Black Entertainment Television (BET) awards recognise the achievements of African Americans and other minorities and have been held every year since 2001.<\/p>\n
After picking up his award Chris Brown said: “I know it’s been a long road, so I just appreciate every blessing that’s been in front of me.”<\/p>\n
The singer performed an emotional tribute to Michael Jackson at last year’s event.<\/p>\n
In 2009, Chris Brown was taken to court after assaulting then girlfriend Rihanna in Los Angeles.<\/p>\n
He was sentenced to five years probation and 180 days community work after pleading guilty to assaulting her the night before the 2009 Grammy awards.<\/p>\n
Elsewhere Tinie Tempah picked up the international act prize with Rihanna, Nicki Minaj and Kanye West winning female R&B artist, female hip hop artist and male hip hop artist.<\/p>\n
Other awards handed out at LA’s Shrine Auditorium went to Wiz Khalifa (new artist) and Diddy Dirty Money (group) with Jaden and Willow Smith tying for the young stars award.<\/p>\n
British actor Idris Elba, from The Wire and Luther, picked up the acting prize.<\/p>\n
Source: BBC<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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