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Full List of 52nd Annual NAACP Image Award Winners!


The 52nd Annual NAACP Image Awards proved to be the Black Excellence that we've all needed after the last 365 days. President Joe Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris opened up the festivities with powerful words of encouragement for the culture. The night was packed with performances, surprising wins and tear jerking moments. We've captured the highlights and the winners all for you right here!


Below are a list of the winners from the live television broadcast on March 27, 2021.

Entertainer of the Year

D-Nice

Outstanding Motion Picture

Bad Boys For Life

Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture

Chadwick Boseman – “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”




Social Justice Impact

Stacey Abrams

Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture

Viola Davis – “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”



Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series

Issa Rae – “Insecure”

Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series

Viola Davis – “How To Get Away With Murder”

Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series

Regé-Jean Page – “Bridgerton”

Presidents Award

LeBron James


Hall of Fame Award

Eddie Murphy


Outstanding Social Media Personality

Tabitha Brown


March 26 Winners

Outstanding Comedy Series Insecure

Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series Anthony Anderson – “black-ish”

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series Deon Cole – “black-ish”

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Marsai Martin – “black-ish”

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture Chadwick Boseman – “Da 5 Bloods”

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture Phylicia Rashad – “Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey”

Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”

Outstanding Breakthrough Performance in a Motion Picture Madalen Mills – “Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey”

Outstanding Breakthrough Creative (Motion Picture) Nadia Hallgren – “Becoming”

Outstanding Independent Motion Picture “The Banker”

Outstanding International Motion Picture “NIGHT OF THE KINGS”

Outstanding Drama Series “Power Book II: Ghost”

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Clifford “Method Man” Smith – “Power Book II: Ghost”

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series Mary J. Blige – “Power Book II: Ghost”

Outstanding Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special “Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker”

Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special Blair Underwood – “Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker”

Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special Octavia Spencer – “Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker”

Special Award – Key of Life Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett Special Award – Sports Award I Stephen Curry



March 25 Winners

Outstanding New Artist Doja Cat – “Say So”

Outstanding Male Artist Drake – “Laugh Now, Cry Later”

Outstanding Female Artist Beyoncé – “Black Parade”

Outstanding Soul/R&B Song “Do It” – Chloe x Halle

Outstanding Hip Hop/Rap Song “Savage Remix” – Megan Thee Stallion feat. Beyoncé

Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Traditional) Chloe x Halle – “Wonder What She Thinks Of Me”

Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Contemporary) Megan Thee Stallion feat. Beyoncé – “Savage Remix”

Outstanding Album “Chilombo” – Jhené Aiko

Outstanding Producer of the Year Hit-Boy

Outstanding Music Video/Visual Album “Brown Skin Girl” – Beyonce’ feat WizKid, SAINt JHN, Blu Ivy Carter

Outstanding Jazz Album – Instrumental “Music From and Inspired By Soul” – Jon Batiste

Outstanding Jazz Album – Vocal “Holy Room – Live at Alte Oper” – Somi

Outstanding International Song “Lockdown” – Original Koffee

Outstanding Soundtrack/Compilation Album “Soul” Original Motion Picture Soundtrack – Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, Jon Batiste and Tom MacDougall

Outstanding Gospel/Christian Song “Touch from you” – Tamela Mann

Outstanding Gospel/Christian Album “The Return” – The Clark Sisters



Special Award – Sports Award II WNBA Player’s Association (Nneka Ogqumike accepting on behalf of WNBA)


March 24 Winners

Outstanding Talk Series Red Table Talk

Outstanding Reality Program/Reality Competition or Game Show Celebrity Family Feud

Outstanding Variety Show (Series or Special) VERZUZ

Outstanding News/Information (Series or Special) The New York Times Presents “The Killing of Breonna Taylor”