Nicki Minaj performs onstage during the BET Awards which is held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, June 28,2015. [Photo: agencies]

Beyonce, who did not attend the event, won three awards including video of the year for "7/11." at the BET Awards held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday.

Chris Brown took home the viewer's choice Award and best male R&B/Pop artist.

Minaj, who won the fan-voted viewer's choice award, brought her mom onstage when she collected her sixth consecutive best female hip-hop artist award.

Smokey Robinson was honored with a lifetime achievement award.

Janet Jackson received the Ultimate Icon: Music Dance Visual award.

Beyonce, who did not attend the event, wont three awards including video of the year for "7/11." at the BET Awards held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday.

Chris Brown took home the viewer's choice Award and best male R&B/Pop artist.

Minaj, who won the fan-voted viewer's choice award, brought her mom onstage when she collected her sixth consecutive best female hip-hop artist award.

Smokey Robinson was honored with a lifetime achievement award.

Janet Jackson received the Ultimate Icon: Music Dance Visual award.