The 15th Annual BET Awards had all the stars aligned together last night in Los Angeles. From the performances to the tributes to and award winners, the star-studded event was definitely one to remember.
10. "All Eyes on You"
"What they gon' do? Meek and Nick." Meek Mill and Nicki Minaj was the source of relationship goals on social media. The couple performed their new song, "All Eyes on You" at the BET Awards on Sunday night featuring Chis Brown after she thanked "my baby Meek Mill" in her acceptance speech.
9. K. Michelle and Tamar Braxton Make Peace
In 2013, singers k. Michelle and Tamar Braxon were engaged in a Twitter beef. K. Michelle took to Twitter to congratulate Tamar on her wins at the Soul Train Music Awards where Tamar began taking shots at the reality TV star. On Sunday, K. Michelle an Tamar Braxton made peace and performed together with Tamar saying, "Life is all about forgiveness, love and unity. So tonight, I'm sorry K. Michelle and I also forgive you. So I gotta sing my girl song." The two ended performance with a song with the amazing, Patti LaBelle
8. T-Murda vs. Chocolate Droppa
Tracee as her alter ego, T-Murda, ran into Kevin Hart's alter ego, Chocolate Droppa, and the tw clashed when T-Murda tried to show off her bars. What started out as a simple greeting turned into an all out rap battle between the two. Upon seeing Chocolate Droppa, T-Murda was already in go mode acknowledging herself in third person she had bars for a confused Chocolate Droppa. When Chocolate Droppa takes one of the lyrics personally, it becomes an all out war. “Im a act like your thong,” Chocolate Droppa Says. "And dig up in your ass!"
7. Tom Joyner Supports Education and HBCUs
The year, Ton Joyner was the recipient of the Humanitarian Award. Tom was recognized for his in advancing education through, The Tom Joyner Foundation. The foundation was created to provide financial assistance to students at HBCUs. The founation has raised more than $60 million to help keep students enrolled at HBCUs.
6. Tracee Ellis Ross and Anthony Anderson's Entrance
Black-ish stars, Tracee Ellis Ross and Anthony Anderson were the perfect choice to host the 2015 BET Awards. The two opened the show with a parody of "Conqueror" by Jussie Smollett and Estelle. Tracee flew across the stage in an acrobatesque fashion. It was a perfect opening.
5. A Performance Worthy of the Empire
Empire has become a huge hit since its premier in January, so it wasn't a surprise when stars Jussie Smollett, Bryshere Y. Gray, and Serayah took the stage. During his performance of "You're So Beautiful," Jussie gave a moving speech in light of the Supreme Courts ruling in favor of gay marriage and the shooting in Charleston.
4. A Moving Tribute to Smokey Robinson
On Sunday, music icon Robinson received this years Lifetime Achievement Award. Smokey was honored by a performance from music newcomer Tori Kelly, Robin Thicke and Ne-Yo. Then, Smokey gave a speech thanking the founder of Motown, Berry Gordy by a performance of The Track of My Tears, Cruisin, and My Girl, joined once again by Tori Kelly, Robin Thicke and Ne-Yo.
3. The Rhythm Nation Still Stands Tall: A Janet Jackson Tribute
Janet Jackson has been a prominent figure in pop culture for over 25 years. As the youngest of the Jackson family, Janet has over 160 million records, holds the record for the most consecutive top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 and is the 11th best selling female artist in the United States with 26 million certified albums. It was no wonder that the BET awards honored her talents. Ciara, Tinashe and Jason Derulo delivered an amazing tribute to Rhythm Nation era. She was then honored with the Ultimate Icon Award. She says, "Twenty-five years ago, we created Rhythm Nation, hoping the world would be a better place. But today, there's even more to be done."
2. Michael B. Jordan's Black Lives Matter
Over the past few years, the African American community across the has been in an uproar concerning the recent tragedies plaguing the nation. Michael B. Jordan took to the BET stage and gave a riveting speech about Black Lives Matter.
We’d like to take a moment to send out prayers and strength to our people in Charleston, South Carolina, who have endured but are prevailing over a horrific act of domestic terrorism. But because of that amazing resilience, and forgiveness of that community, the acts of that madman are having the exact opposite effect that he intended. All over South Carolina, love is triumphing over hate, the way it should. Every year, at the BET Awards, we shine a light on individuals who make extraordinary contributions to our community, but this year we’re going to shine a light in a different way. Tonight, we shine a light in honor of the many men, women, and children who stood up, held signs, marched, took to social media, got arrested, or even laid down in protest as a part of the Black Lives Matter movement. We are shining a light on all of you. We are shining a light on the people of Ferguson, Baltimore, New York, Los Angeles, Cleveland, Oakland, North Charleston, South Carolina, and McKinley, Texas, and everywhere else in this country where we’ve had to find the strength to fight through the sorrow of losing innocent lives while simultaneously demanding the justice we so richly deserve.
1. 20 Years of Bad Boy Entertainment
Bad Boy Entertainment was founded in 1993 by producer, rapper and entrepreneur, Sean "Diddy" Combs. Bad Boy has produced many successful acts such as Craig Mack, Evans, Lil' Kim and the late, great Notorious B.I.G. Bad Boy took to the BET stage to celebrate 20 years of greatness. Diddy was joined on stage by 112, Faith Evans, the original Queen Bee Lil' Kim, Ma$e, Pharrell, French Montana and the late Biggie Smalls, the highlight of the performance. During his performance took a dive straight through the stage. Diddy took to Instagram and shared a video of his fall with his followers.
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