Black musicians honoured at awards

R&B newcomer John Legend joined established stars Alicia Keys and the soon-to-disband Destiny's Child as winners at the BET Awards.

Legend was named best new artist, a trophy the man who discovered him, Kanye West, won at last year’s awards. Destiny’s Child was named best group and Usher took the male R&B artist trophy at the ceremony in Los Angeles which celebrates black entertainment.