GloRilla was second only to Drake in number of BET Awards nominations, but she went home empty-handed.
Jones won best new artist, prevailing in an all-female field that included GloRilla and Ice Spice.
"Proud of the boys," Offset's wife Cardi B tweeted after the surprise performance.
Latto & Coco Jones accepted awards on the telecast, while Teyana Taylor learned of her award via FaceTime.
The 2024 BET Awards air on Sunday (June 30). The show will feature performances from Megan Thee Stallion, GloRilla, Latto, Victoria Monét, Sexyy Red, Shaboozey, Tyla and more.
The centerpiece of the show will be a 50th anniversary celebration of hip-hop.
The show takes place Sunday, June 25, at 8 p.m. ET.
Get ready for another 50th anniversary salute to hip-hop.