Ashanti and Maxwell were honored at the 2021 Soul Train Music Awards last night (November 28th). Ashanti was honored with the Lady of Soul Award and later performed her hits like “Happy,” “Rain On Me” “Baby” and “Foolish.” Maxwell accepted the Living Legend Award and also performed his classics like “Till The Cops Come Knockin,” “Sumthin Sumthin,” “Ascension” and more.
In addition, Silk Sonic and Jazmine Sullivan picked up the most awards of the night, with Silk Sonic taking home three awards and Jazmine taking home two, including Album of the Year for Heaux Tales.
PERFORMANCES
Silk Sonic opened the show with a performance of “Fly As Me.” They later closed the show with a performance of “Smoking Out The Window.”
Hosts Tichina Arnold and Tisha Campbell performed “Dancing In The Street,” and “Dancing Machine before bringing out El DeBarge to perform “Rhythym of the Night.”
Ari Lennox took to the stage with a sexy performance of her single “Pressure.”
Lucky Daye bought the house down with a performance of “Calling Me Back.”
Leon Bridges bought the soul with a performance of “Beyond.”
Summer Walker teamed up with Ari Lennox for a soulful rendition of “Unloyal.”
FULL LIST OF WINNERS
Song of the Year
Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak (Silk Sonic) – “Leave the Door Open”
Album of the Year
Jazmine Sullivan – Heaux Tales
Video of the Year
Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak (Silk Sonic) – “Leave the Door Open”
Best R&B/Soul Female Artist
Jazmine Sullivan — WINNER
Best R&B/Soul Male Artist
Giveon
Best Collaboration
Wizkid feat. Tems – “Essence”
Best New Artist
Yung Bleu
Certified Soul Award
Charlie Wilson
Best Dance Performance
Normani Feat. Cardi B- “Wild Side”
Best Gospel/Inspirational Award
Kirk Franklin
The Ashford and Simpson Songwriter’s Award
“Leave the Door Open” – written by: Bruno Mars, Brandon Anderson, Dernst Emile Ii, Christopher Brody Brown (Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic)
