Los Angeles -- Sean "Diddy", Combs, spoke about his inspirational imaginative and prescient for the Black neighborhood and channeled the spirit the Rev.
Los Angeles -- Sean "Diddy", Combs, spoke about his inspirational imaginative and prescient for the Black neighborhood and channeled the spirit the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was honored with the very best award at Sunday's BET Awards.
Combs, a music mogul, mentioned that God had despatched him a message to satisfy his "new dream" after he acquired his Lifetime Achievement Award. Babyface and Ye, previously often known as Kanye West, introduced the award to Combs.
Combs acknowledged, "I had this dream of Black individuals being liberated," with Babyface and Ye supporting him on the Microsoft Theater Los Angeles. "I dreamed of us being accountable for our future. This dream was about us taking accountability and stopping killing one another. I had this dream about us turning into rich and affluent and residing collectively on the identical block. "I've the dream of us unifying."
The BET Awards acknowledge the contributions of individuals of coloration to the leisure trade by highlighting winners in 19 classes together with sports activities and movie.
Taraji P. Henson (Oscar-nominated host), mentioned that Combs' affect was "large for tradition."
Combs paid tribute to Andre Harrell who helped him launch his profession and his mom Kim Porter, his long-term girlfriend and mom of his youngsters.
"I miss you a lot Kim," mentioned Combs. In a star-studded tribute to Combs's life, he devoted a video montage to Porter in an emotional tribute. Mary J. Blige, Lil Kim and Busta Rhymes had been among the many friends.
Combs is the founding father of Unhealthy Boy Data. He has collaborated with many top-tier artists, together with Usher, Usher, Lil Kim and Evans. He launched Revolt TV, a music-focused tv community, along with his personal vodka. He was additionally the producer of "Making the Band", a actuality TV present for MTV.
The rapper-producer performed Walter Lee Youthful within the Broadway revival in 2004 of "A Raisin within the Solar," which was aired on tv 4 years later. He is additionally been in movies like "Get Him to the Greek", and "Monster's Ball."
The award has been introduced to a number of previous recipients, together with Whitney Houston, Prince, Lionel Richie and Anita Baker.
Each Ye and Babyface referred to as Combs a "legend".
Ye, who was carrying a black masks, mentioned that Ye had been by and survived many issues and had damaged down many doorways in order that we might be standing. He broke down so many doorways of classism and style, tradition, and swag.
Combs was honored on the identical night time that different stars used the BET Awards for a powerful critique of the Supreme Court docket's current resolution eradicating ladies's constitutional safety towards abortion.
Henson was the present's host and shared an encouraging message about Black excellence earlier than happening to debate the courtroom's resolution to overturn Roe v. Wade. After Lizzo had opened the present, Henson took to the stage in a solo flute enjoying her single "About Rattling Time" in a sparkling-gold outfit.
"It is time to discuss in regards to the truth weapons have extra rights that a lady. Henson mentioned that it was a tragic day for America. She thanked Lizzo for donating $1 million to Deliberate Parenthood in live performance proceeds, together with Dwell Nation, a ticket vendor.
The singer additionally paid tribute to the LGBTQ+ neighborhood, saying, "These artists are making artwork at our personal phrases, proudly owning and proudly owning our truths, and expressing ourselves freely in a world which tries to regulate our our bodies, our choices and our our bodies." "F--- you Supreme Court docket. As we should always, I do know that we're celebrating them proper now. We have now each proper to rejoice, and we should defend our rights and truths.
After the ceremony, Monae introduced Jazmine Sullivan, a Grammy winner, because the class winner. She appealed to males to assist ladies.
Sullivan acknowledged, "It is a tough time for us." "I would like the lads to listen to me: We want you. We want you'all to face up for us and stand with us. Try to be standing you probably have ever seen a lady make probably the most tough choices in her life: to finish a being pregnant. This is not only a ladies's difficulty. This is a matter for everybody. We want your assist greater than ever.
After successful finest new artist, Latto delivered an emotional speech.
The rapper mentioned that it was giving pro-choice. She later carried out "Huge Vitality" along with Mariah Carey. It is not giving a person my physique to police."
Singer Tems gave her worldwide finest act award to these ladies who "dare dream".
"Wherever I am from, this stuff do not occur," declared the Nigerian-born singer, who received finest collaboration with Justin Bieber, Wizkid, and their track "Essence". It is a nice dream. "In the event you're taking a look at me, I wish to ask you to image your self as me. You are supposed to be right here."
Jack Harlow carried out "Poison," alongside Lil Wayne, earlier than Brandy took to the stage for his hit track "First Class." Brandy and Harlow carried out whereas Ray J was dancing within the crowd.
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