When we look back on 2022, we’ll remember a year that challenged our resourcefulness, emotions, unity, and finances. In the face of these obstacles, we learned the infinite value of togetherness and were rewarded with memorable entertainment.

Here we list the best song, album, music video, movie, TV show, podcast, video game, website, writer, host, wrestler, book, magazine, live event, and entertainer of last year! Click the images and links below to learn more.

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Best Song: “Eye of the Storm” by Pop Evil

Best Album: Ice, Death, Planets, Lungs, Mushrooms and Lava by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard

Best Video: “Bad Friend” by corook

Best Movie: Top Gun Maverick

Best Surprise: The Bad Guys

Best TV Show: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

Best Podcast: The Hall of Fame with Booker T and Brad Gilmore

Best Wrestler(s): FTR [AEW]

Best Book: The Story of Amadeus: And the Best Goes On by Antwan “Amadeus” Thompson, Lynn Hobson and Trina Stackhouse

Best Magazine: URBAN Magazine

Best Website: AllOfTheAboveHipHop.org

Best Video Game: 1 2 Switch

Best Host: Malika Andrews [NBA Today]

Best Writer: Keisha Crawford

Best Live Event: CCFF Presents: AOTA Creative Takeover

Best Artist/Entertainer: Viola Davis