2023 Soul Train Music Awards

The 2023 Soul Train Music Awards took place on November 26, 2023, recognizing the best in soul, R&B and Hip-Hop music. The ceremony will air on BET and BET Her. On November 1, 2023, BET announced the nominees, SZA, Usher and Summer Walker led with nine nominations each; followed by 21 Savage with eight; and Coco Jones and Victoria Monét each having received six nominations.

SZA won four awards, including Album of the Year and Song of the Year, followed by Usher with three and Victoria Monét with two. American rapper, songwriter and record producer T-Pain was recognized with the Legend Award, while american singer-songwriter and actress Janelle Monáe was honored with the Spirit of Soul Award.

Special Awards
Honorees are as listed below:

Legend Award

 * T-Pain

Spirit of Soul Award (presented by Carol's Daughter)

 * Janelle Monáe

Winners and nominees
Nominees are listed. The winners are listed in bold.