Details & Performances
- Host: Brandy, Gladys Knight, LL Cool J.
- Venue: Shrine Auditorium
- City: Los Angeles, CA
- Date: March 7, 1997
Awards
Best Gospel Album
- God's Property from Kirk Franklin's Nu Nation - God's Property
Best Jazz Album
- Boney James - Sweet Thing
Best RB/Soul Album - Female
Best RB/Soul Album - Group, Band or Duo
Best RB/Soul Album - Male
- The Notorius B.I.G. - Life After Death
Best RB/Soul or Rap Album of the Year
Best RB/Soul or Rap Music Video
- Puff Daddy Faith Evans featuring 112 - I'll Be Missing You
Best RB/Soul or Rap New Artist
Best RB/Soul Single - Female
Best RB/Soul Single - Group, Band or Duo
Best RB/Soul Single - Male
Quincy Jones Award - Career Achievement
Sammy Davis Jr. Award - Entertainer of the Year
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