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Brooklyn’s very own Leon Thomas celebrated a win in Sunday night's BET awards.

Thomas took home best male pop and R&B artist. Thomas beat out nominees like Chris Brown, Bruno Mars and Bryson Tiller.

Leon Thomas won two Grammy’s back in February; he won best R&B Album and best traditional R&B performance.