The 2020 Soul Train Music Awards took place on November 29, 2020, to recognize the best in soul, R&B and Hip-Hop music. The ceremony aired on BET, BET Her, VH1 and MTV2, with actors Tisha Campbell & Tichina Arnold hosting the ceremony for the third time. The nominations were announced on November 11, 2020, with H.E.R. leading with eight nominations, followed by Chris Brown with seven. American singer and songwriter Monica was honored with the Lady of Soul Award for her contributions to the music industry.