The show, founded in 2001, celebrates black music and entertainment.
It was held in Los Angeles on Sunday, days after the Roe vs Wade ruling was overturned.
Protests have taken place in the US, despite a lot of support for the change in laws.
"It's about damn time we talk about the fact that guns have more rights than women," said host Taraji P. Henson, after Lizzo performed her current hit About Damn Time at the event.
"A weapon that can take lives has more power than a woman that can give life - if she chooses to."
