Los Angeles — Early winners at the 49th NAACP Image Awards, have been announced at a pre-telecast gala dinner Sunday in Pasadena, California.
Winners were announced in several categories. Music winners included newcomer Sza, chart-topper Bruno Mars and legend of the stage and screen Mary J. Blige.
Kendrick Lamar and Rihanna also won for their collaboration on the song LOYALTY.
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More winners will be announced after the Monday evening award show airs in America and this article will be updated.
HERE ARE THE WINNERS SO FAR:
New Artist: SZA
Male Artist: Bruno Mars
Female Artist: Mary J. Blige
Duo, Group or Collaboration: Kendrick Lamar feat. Rihanna
Jazz Album: Petite Afrique - Somi
Gospel/Christian Album: Greenleaf Soundtrack Volume 2
Music Video/Visual Album: That's What I Like - Bruno Mars
Song - Traditional: That's What I Like - Bruno Mars
Album: DAMN. - Kendrick Lamar
Song - Contemporary: HUMBLE. - Kendrick Lamar