Host Taraji P. Henson started the 2024 BET Awards with a parody of Kendrick Lamar's “Not Like Us.” Lauryn Hill and her son YG Marley closed the night.
Usher, left, accepts the Lifetime Achievement Award from L.A. Reid during the BET Awards on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The Grammy winner stayed on his feet as a parade of artists performed his hits — Childish Gambino kicked it off with “U Don’t Have to Call,” joined by Keke Palmer, who took the lead on “You Make Me Wanna...” Coco Jones appeared in the audience for a sultry rendition of “There Goes My Baby,” serenading Usher and his wife Jenn Goicoechea.
“I don’t know who needs this right now,” Smith opened his set. “But I am here to tell you, you can make it.” Megan Thee Stallion opened the show by emerging from an egg — a metaphor for her a new musical rebirth — before diving into with an energetic medley of her new singles “Hiss” and “Boa.” Then Sexyy Red took the stage, performing her smooth bedroom ballad “U My Everything” before moving to another stage and a costume change — tackling “Get It Sexyy” in front of an LED screen depicting the White House and dancers dressed like the Secret Service.
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