TheBlack Pantherstar also posthumously received the Best Actor accolade.
Chadwick was honoured during the event’s In Memorium segment.
The award-winning thespian passed away at the age of 43 after battling colon cancer.
Chadwick Boseman was honoured at the BET Awards as he posthumously receives the Best Actor award. Image: @chadwickbosemanSource: Instagram
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Anthony Hopkins took home the Best Actor award instead of the late talented thespian.
Hopkins was reportedly not even given a chance to Zoom into the ceremony to give an acceptance speech.
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