The BET awards 2024, celebrating the Black excellence in the entertainment industry, were held. The awards were hosted by Taraji P. Henson. Rapper Usher was honoured by the lifetime achievement award at the star studded ceremony. While Megan Thee Stallion set the stage on fire, Will Smith’s musical comeback remained one of the major highlights of the event.
Usher accepted the lifetime achievement award at the 2024 BET Awards — even if the superstar mused it might be a bit early. After introductions by Terry Lewis and Jimmy Jam, Usher accepted the award from music executive L.A. Reid. “Getting here has definitely not been easy, but it has been worth it,” Usher began his lengthy speech, reflecting on his career, which has spanned over three decades. He questioned the timing, saying, "I'm still running and gunning and I still love this (expletive) like I did when I was 8 years old,” he said. “I forgive each and every person who had anything to say negative about me because it only motivated me to be who I am," he added. The Grammy winner stayed on his feet as a parade of artists performed a medley his hits.
Victoria Monet won her first-ever BET award for On My Mama. Killer Mike’s sixth studio album, Michael, bagged the ‘Album of the Year’, among the major winners.
New Artist: Tyla
Female Hip-Hop Artist: Nicki Minaj
Viewer's Choice: TEXAS HOLD 'EM by Beyoncé
Best New International Act: Makhadzi
Collaboration: All My Life by J. Cole, Lil Durk
Video of the Year: On My Mama by Victoria Monét
Album of the Year: Michael by Killer Mike
Male Hip-Hop Artist: Kendrick Lamar
Female R&B/Pop Artist: SZA
BET Her: Victoria Monét for On My Mama
Actress: Regina King
Actor: Denzel Washington
Group: ¥$
Male R&B/Pop Artist: Usher
Sportsman of the Year: Jalen Brunson
Sportswoman of the Year: Angel Reese
Movie: Bob Marley: One Love
Video Director of the Year: Cole Bennett
Gospel/Inspirational Artist: Tems for Me & U
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