Monica Honored At The Soul Train Music Awards

Monica was honored last night (November 29th) with the Lady of Soul Award at the 2020 Soul Train Music Awards. The singer — who rocked a black, floor length Balenciaga gown with matching pants, also performed a medley of her hits, including “Angel of Mine,” “So Gone,” “Before You Walk Out My Life,” “Everything to Me,” “Don't Take It Personal,” and her new single “Trenches.”

Meanwhile, Chris Brown was the biggest winner of the night, taking home 12 awards, including Best Male R&B/Soul artist and Song of the Year for “Go Crazy,” his collaboration with Young Thug.

Other big winners included H.E.R., who won Best Female R&B/Soul Artist and the Ashford & Simpson songwriter’s award for “I Can’t Breathe.” Brandy took home the Soul Train Certified Award, while Kirk Franklin, who took home the Best Gospel Inspiration Award. Beyonce won Video of the Year for “Brown Skin Girl.”

PERFORMANCES

Tisha Campbell and Tichina Arnold opened the show with a performance of Megan Thee Stallion's “Savage,” Mary J. Blige's “Just Fine” and Beyonce's “Who Run The World (Girls).”

Brandy performed her two new singles “Say Something” and “Borderline.”

Ella Mai had a sensual performance of her new single “Not Another Love Song.”

Jazmine Sullivan tore the house down with a retro performance of her new singles “Lost One” and “Pick Up Your Feelings.”

Shanice, PJ Morton, Chante Moore and Mint Condition's Stokely Williams electrified the socially distanced audience with the Soul Cypher.

Lucky Daye teamed up with Babyface to perform their Toni Braxton sampled duet, “Shoulda.”

Skip Marley performed “Slow Down” and “Make Me Feel”

Cee-Lo easily had the best performance of the night with his energetic tribute to go-go music called “Baby Don't You Go Go.”

Charlie Wilson teamed up with Smokey Robinson for an unbelievable performance of “All of My Love.” Uncle Charlie also performed “Charlie Talk” and “Miracle Worker.”

Snoh Aalegra bought smooth vibes with a performance of “Want You Around.”

FULL LIST OF WINNERS

Song of the Year
Chris Brown & Young Thug, “Go Crazy”

Album of the Year
Summer Walker, Over It

Video of the Year
Beyoncé, Blue Ivy, Saint Jhn & Wizkid, “Brown Skin Girl”

Best R&B/Soul Female Artist
H.E.R.

Best R&B/Soul Male Artist
Chris Brown

Best Collaboration Performance
Chris Brown & Young Thug, “Go Crazy”

Rhythm & Bars Award
Megan Thee Stallion, “Savage”

Best Dance Performance
Chris Brown & Young Thug, “Go Crazy”

Best Gospel/Inspirational Award
Kirk Franklin

The Ashford & Simpson Songwriter’s Award
H.E.R., “I Can’t Breathe”