United Kingdom, June 10 -- Kendrick Lamar was the big winner at this year's BET Awards.

The 37-year-old rapper and singer won five prizes at the ceremony, which took place at Los Angeles' Peacock Theater on Monday night (09.06.25), including Album of the Year for GNX, Best Male Hip Hop Artist, and he and SZA scooped the Best Collaboration gong for their tune Luther.

Kendrick also won the Video of the Year prize for Not Like Us, and he shared the Video Director of the Year gong with Dave Free.

While accepting the Album of the Year accolade, he said: "I ain't been here in a long time, but I always kept it in my heart.

"BET always makes sure it's representing the culture right. I'll always give my heart to BET."

Kendrick gave a shout ou...