The 2023 BET Awards started Sunday evening with a bevy of rappers and artists who honored the fiftieth anniversary of hip-hop.
Coco Jones gained Finest New Artist and sang her single “ICU”; Latto gained Finest Feminine Hip-Hop Artist and carried out her viral music “Put It on Da Ground.” Iconic rap teams and emcees together with MC Lyte, Huge Daddy Kane, Child ’n Play, Grasp P, Remy Ma, Yo-Yo and the 69 Boyz took the stage, too.
On Friday, BET introduced Busta Rhymes because the recipient of the lifetime achievement award. The rapper carried out his personal tribute, an extended set of his prime hits. Patti LaBelle advised Rolling Stone she would carry out a tribute to the late Tina Turner on the ceremony. Turner died in Could; she was 83. However LaBelle, who mentioned she couldn’t see the teleprompter throughout her efficiency, forgot the phrases and mentioned, “I’m making an attempt, y’all,” in the midst of her efficiency.
Although there wasn’t a number for the present, standard DJs cued performers and celebrities to take the stage all through the ceremony. TV and movie writers, together with those that may usually work on the BET Awards, are at present on strike over pay and dealing circumstances.
In Could, the MTV Film & TV Awards aired a pre-taped present with no host because of the writers strike. The Tony Awards, hosted by Ariana DeBose, was additionally unscripted.
HuffPost blogged the award present, which started at 8 p.m. Jap.
The Dance Anthems Are Going To Take Us Outta Right here
That is solely considerably associated, however you understand what? I miss the simple dances of yesteryear. The “Lean Again” second; the Yung Joc motorbike factor was additionally large once I was in faculty. One dance I can't be studying? The Tamia and Grant Hill line dance. It’s too sophisticated.
Wait, the 69 Boyz! To the left, to the left! I’m so drained; I can’t even muster one bop outta this lineup. — Erin
If I converse on that Tamia dance ... as a neighborhood, we have to reevaluate it. However sure! These dance anthems have been, and nonetheless are, every thing. I bear in mind studying find out how to dougie, jerk — all of the issues — prefer it was yesterday. This phase ought to’ve been slated earlier tonight, not in direction of the tip of the present. ‘Trigger I’m so drained, I couldn’t even rise up and say “Superman dat!” I’ve sunken into my sofa. — Ruth
I might barely faucet my foot on the finish. — Erin
Wait, the 69 Boyz! To the left, to the left! I’m so drained; I can’t even muster one bop outta this lineup. — Erin
If I converse on that Tamia dance ... as a neighborhood, we have to reevaluate it. However sure! These dance anthems have been, and nonetheless are, every thing. I bear in mind studying find out how to dougie, jerk — all of the issues — prefer it was yesterday. This phase ought to’ve been slated earlier tonight, not in direction of the tip of the present. ‘Trigger I’m so drained, I couldn’t even rise up and say “Superman dat!” I’ve sunken into my sofa. — Ruth
I might barely faucet my foot on the finish. — Erin
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Busta Rhymes Tearfully Accepts The BET Lifetime Achievement Award
Busta Rhymes has been due a lifetime achievement award for some time now. Busta is really a visionary and hasn’t gotten the credit score he deserves for his avant garde method to rap in any respect till now (I’m you, VMAs). And you may inform these flowers imply a lot to him. I used to be shocked that he teared up initially, then I remembered how typically our rap pioneers and icons don’t get the credit score they deserve. I’m comfortable he’s getting his flowers whereas he’s nonetheless in a position to odor them. Undoubtedly one of many highlights of the present.
Not Busta saying “lengthy story quick” after which continuing to present a 30 minute speech. — Taryn
Why has Busta Rhymes been on stage for an hour? — Taryn
TRUTH IS I’M TIRED. OPTIONS ARE FEW. — Erin
Not Busta saying “lengthy story quick” after which continuing to present a 30 minute speech. — Taryn
Why has Busta Rhymes been on stage for an hour? — Taryn
TRUTH IS I’M TIRED. OPTIONS ARE FEW. — Erin
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TikTok Rap Girlies Take the Stage
So, Ice Spice following Fats Joe & co. was ... surprising, however geographically, it is sensible. Three songs was a bit an excessive amount of, however for those who prefer it, I adore it, I suppose. Was so comfortable to see Kali on the Amplified stage! “Space Codes” has been doing numbers on the clock app, and the music transcends generations, truly. I randomly blurt out “Received a white boy on my roster / he be feeding me pasta and lobster” at the least as soon as a day. Excited to see the place Kali’s rap profession goes.
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Ja Rule Will get The Crowd Hype Like It’s 2000
Rattling, bear in mind Fyre Fest — or what was speculated to be Fyre Fest. I haven’t seen Ja Rule since that debacle. However everyone seems to be on their toes. However the place is Lil’ Mo? That’s my lady! — Erin
If Ja Rule and Fats Joe carried out “What’s Luv?” that might be very pleasing to me … – Ruth
Not me being excited to see Ja Rule! I’m not gonna lie, it actually wouldn’t be a hip-hop fiftieth tribute with out him. He actually had the radio on lock for a scorching minute (till, you understand, the 50 Cent of all of it). Love that he stopped scamming folks and determined to relaxation slightly extra on his laurels. — Taryn
If Ja Rule and Fats Joe carried out “What’s Luv?” that might be very pleasing to me … – Ruth
Not me being excited to see Ja Rule! I’m not gonna lie, it actually wouldn’t be a hip-hop fiftieth tribute with out him. He actually had the radio on lock for a scorching minute (till, you understand, the 50 Cent of all of it). Love that he stopped scamming folks and determined to relaxation slightly extra on his laurels. — Taryn
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Patti LaBelle Forgets Lyrics Throughout Tina Turner Tribute
I used to be so excited when it was introduced that Patti LaBelle was doing the tribute to Tina Turner. Properly, it shortly took a flip for the more serious once I might hear the background singer over her. After which she was stumbling over her phrases. My phrase. I’m shocked she took it in stride with out that teleprompter. They shoulda had Angela Bassett rise up there for all this. — Erin
“I’m making an attempt, y’all!” —Patti LaBelle making an attempt her damnedest to tribute Tina Turner.
This felt like when she sang on the 1996 White Home Christmas tree lighting ceremony and was searching for her background singers. Due to how a lot I really like that video, I used to be low-key getting my life. However then I remembered this was speculated to be THE Tina Turner tribute as a result of it was Patti LaBelle signing it and on BET.
They did Tina soiled and I don’t like that. I do know there have been sound points all evening, however rattling! It’s virtually as if there have been no sound checks in any respect with all these blatant hiccups. Ms. Turner, I'm so sorry. You deserved higher. — Taryn
Christ on Earth. What goes ON?! Precisely that, Taryn! I couldn’t inform if the audio was tripping once more, or if a background singer was doing an excessive amount of. However I’m in disbelief. It makes me marvel if she was a last-minute choice for the tribute, or such as you mentioned, Taryn, there was possibly one rehearsal. And the way in which Patti simply exited the stage and mentioned, “Bye, y’all!” I want a meme or GIF of that. — Ruth
“I’m making an attempt, y’all!” —Patti LaBelle making an attempt her damnedest to tribute Tina Turner.
This felt like when she sang on the 1996 White Home Christmas tree lighting ceremony and was searching for her background singers. Due to how a lot I really like that video, I used to be low-key getting my life. However then I remembered this was speculated to be THE Tina Turner tribute as a result of it was Patti LaBelle signing it and on BET.
They did Tina soiled and I don’t like that. I do know there have been sound points all evening, however rattling! It’s virtually as if there have been no sound checks in any respect with all these blatant hiccups. Ms. Turner, I'm so sorry. You deserved higher. — Taryn
Christ on Earth. What goes ON?! Precisely that, Taryn! I couldn’t inform if the audio was tripping once more, or if a background singer was doing an excessive amount of. However I’m in disbelief. It makes me marvel if she was a last-minute choice for the tribute, or such as you mentioned, Taryn, there was possibly one rehearsal. And the way in which Patti simply exited the stage and mentioned, “Bye, y’all!” I want a meme or GIF of that. — Ruth
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The South’s Received Somethin’ To SAY!
As a Georgian, I'm having a ball throughout this phase. T.I. and Jeezy on the identical stage? A deal with. Enjoyable reality: Though Jeezy claims ATL, he has some roots in my hometown. His music video for "The place I am From" was shot in Macon. — Ruth
Let me let you know. I really like me some Jeezy. Love. Love. I really like Grasp P’s power. He working across the stage like it's 1998. Find it irresistible. — Erin
Pay attention. I used to be raised within the Midwest, however I’ve at all times been a toddler of Southern rap. This portion proper right here was it for me. Each efficiency, a bop. The one factor that might’ve made it even higher is that if we acquired OutKast up there. — Taryn
Let me let you know. I really like me some Jeezy. Love. Love. I really like Grasp P’s power. He working across the stage like it's 1998. Find it irresistible. — Erin
Pay attention. I used to be raised within the Midwest, however I’ve at all times been a toddler of Southern rap. This portion proper right here was it for me. Each efficiency, a bop. The one factor that might’ve made it even higher is that if we acquired OutKast up there. — Taryn
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Trina Is Nonetheless Da Baddest B***
All hail the queen of the South. — Erin
Interval. And I hate the FCC for stopping us from getting the express model of “Nann N***a.” — Taryn
Interval. And I hate the FCC for stopping us from getting the express model of “Nann N***a.” — Taryn
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Latto Wins Finest Feminine Hip-Hop Artist
IT’S GIVING BEST FEMALE HIP HOP ARTIST! It’s giving boss bitch! I used to be very happy to see Latto shouting out the opposite rap girlies — Flo Milli, Maiya the Don, Doechii, all of whom I am keen on — and I really like this for her. The shoe second together with her sister Brooklyn Nicole was completely cute. Think about being so excited that you simply actually fall out of them “bottega heels within the membership” that you simply rapped about. I adore it.
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Migos Reunites To Pay Tribute To Takeoff In Main Second At BET Awards
To see Quavo and Offset sharing a stage after reportedly falling out following Takeoff’s dying? I don’t know what strings needed to be pulled, however that is so main. Migos have been the soundtrack to my childhood. They paved the way in which for a brand new technology of Georgia rap, and I’m so comfortable to see them performing once more. I do know it isn’t the identical with out Takeoff (and it'll by no means be), however I actually hope they'll mend fences someday. — Ruth
Oh wowww! This actually fills my coronary heart to see Offset and Quavo again onstage collectively for the primary time since not solely Takeoff’s dying however since Migos break up. This second is so essential and a real tribute to Takeoff. The picture of Take in the midst of these two brothers bonded by what they’ve been in a position to create collectively is superb. Extra of this, please. R.I.P. Takeoff. — Taryn
I really like Migos. I’m so glad Quavo and Offset got here collectively for this efficiency. I really like them. They've so many gymnasium bops. What an enormous second — Erin
Oh wowww! This actually fills my coronary heart to see Offset and Quavo again onstage collectively for the primary time since not solely Takeoff’s dying however since Migos break up. This second is so essential and a real tribute to Takeoff. The picture of Take in the midst of these two brothers bonded by what they’ve been in a position to create collectively is superb. Extra of this, please. R.I.P. Takeoff. — Taryn
I really like Migos. I’m so glad Quavo and Offset got here collectively for this efficiency. I really like them. They've so many gymnasium bops. What an enormous second — Erin
This Would possibly Be A First For The BET Awards — Or Any Award Present
Teyana Taylor gained Video Director of the Yr — and acquired a FaceTime name from her mother as she went as much as settle for the award. This is perhaps a BET Awards first and I’m dwelling for it. Her mother was the very best for calling her from the stage, particularly as a result of Teyana has been in her BAG with the visuals. Too dangerous we couldn’t hear a phrase she mentioned although. Solely on the BET Awards would they let that occur, lol. — Taryn
The sound issues on this name have been virtually as dangerous because the sound on the pre-show. However so, so glad Teyana "Spike Tey" Taylor acquired the award for Video Director of the Yr. She's completed quite a lot of nice work with artists lately. — Erin
The sound issues on this name have been virtually as dangerous because the sound on the pre-show. However so, so glad Teyana "Spike Tey" Taylor acquired the award for Video Director of the Yr. She's completed quite a lot of nice work with artists lately. — Erin
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Coco Jones Saaaangs Her Single ‘ICU’
That mic is AWN! Coco has actually labored so onerous for this second. I’m tearing up! — Ruth
And I really like this music! — Erin
And I really like this music! — Erin
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OK, These BET Performances Are Shifting Too Quick For Me To Hold Up
Shoutout to Warren G, Yo-Yo and Tyga, who all simply carried out within the blink of a watch. I virtually want they woulda ordered these in a timeline. ‘Trigger I've whiplash. — Erin
The West Coast loves them some Tyga, and I’m gonna allow them to have it. — Taryn
Tyga’s “Rack Metropolis” offers me very particular adolescent flashbacks. That music was in all places: dances, events, candy sixteens. You title it. — Ruth
The West Coast loves them some Tyga, and I’m gonna allow them to have it. — Taryn
Tyga’s “Rack Metropolis” offers me very particular adolescent flashbacks. That music was in all places: dances, events, candy sixteens. You title it. — Ruth
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Latto Performs Viral Music In Epic BET Efficiency
One other tremendous viral music! I really like me some Latto, so I’m comfortable to see her carry out. I’d watch her open an envelope, to be trustworthy. — Erin
This refined Shawty Lo tribute is every thing this efficiency wanted. I’m additionally comfortable she didn’t bust out of a plastic bag as a result of that pattern offers me anxiousness. – Taryn
Latto is my problematic fave, admittedly, and I completely loved every thing about this efficiency, from the set design to the visuals and costuming. Now, I'll say, although, many on-line allege that she was lip syncing — or making an attempt to make it appear like she wasn’t. Fairly frankly, there possible are backing tracks or pre-recorded tracks at these award reveals. Personally, I used to be simply having a superb time screaming “PUT IT ON DA FLOOR!” at my tv display. — Ruth
This refined Shawty Lo tribute is every thing this efficiency wanted. I’m additionally comfortable she didn’t bust out of a plastic bag as a result of that pattern offers me anxiousness. – Taryn
Latto is my problematic fave, admittedly, and I completely loved every thing about this efficiency, from the set design to the visuals and costuming. Now, I'll say, although, many on-line allege that she was lip syncing — or making an attempt to make it appear like she wasn’t. Fairly frankly, there possible are backing tracks or pre-recorded tracks at these award reveals. Personally, I used to be simply having a superb time screaming “PUT IT ON DA FLOOR!” at my tv display. — Ruth
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Coco Jones Wins Finest New Artist
Coco Jones has had a JOURNEY, and fortunately for all of us, she stored pushing. Love the success streak that she’s on proper now and this win is so nicely deserved. — Taryn
She has come SUCH a good distance from her “Let It Shine” days. (If you understand, you understand.) So glad BET is giving Coco her flowers, whereas the Mickey Mouse home didn’t. Hindsight is 20/20! — Ruth
She has come SUCH a good distance from her “Let It Shine” days. (If you understand, you understand.) So glad BET is giving Coco her flowers, whereas the Mickey Mouse home didn’t. Hindsight is 20/20! — Ruth
The BET Awards Purple Carpet Appears to be like … I Am Closing My Eyes
Within the phrases of the late, nice André Leon Talley, it’s a famine of magnificence. I didn't anticipate struggling this a lot to assemble the 2023 BET Awards best-dressed listing. — Ruth
Whew. Yeah, I really feel like that was torture so that you can pull collectively. Sorry, lol! — Erin
Whew. Yeah, I really feel like that was torture so that you can pull collectively. Sorry, lol! — Erin
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R.I.P. Biz Markie
I’m LOVING this tribute to Biz. Singing together with the TV and every thing. I can inform BET is about to do hip-hop proper with this tribute. — Taryn
I've a enjoyable reminiscence at a celebration deejayed by Biz Markie. He was the DJ at The Root's inaugural ball for President Barack Obama. My mother and I had a ball that evening. — Erin
I've a enjoyable reminiscence at a celebration deejayed by Biz Markie. He was the DJ at The Root's inaugural ball for President Barack Obama. My mother and I had a ball that evening. — Erin
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D-Good Is A Rapper? How Late Are We?
D-Good raps? The place I been at lol. Slightly hip-hop historical past for me. I simply knew him as a DJ. Dope to know he had a complete rap profession within the '80s. — Taryn
Yeah, I had NO thought. I’m so used to him being behind the turntables. Man, bear in mind how essential he was to our leisure within the early days of the pandemic? Whew. — Erin
Yeah, I had NO thought. I’m so used to him being behind the turntables. Man, bear in mind how essential he was to our leisure within the early days of the pandemic? Whew. — Erin
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MC Lyte Steps From Backstage To Heart Stage
THE VOICE IS ON THE MIC! MC Lyte has been the voice of the BET Awards for years, so it’s so good to see her onstage doing the rattling factor. — Taryn
Sure, she’s at all times behind the scenes doing her factor so it’s nice to see her take the stage. — Erin
Makes my coronary heart so comfortable. Haven’t seen her o- display since her “Half and Half” days on UPN! — Ruth
What’s wild is that she has a complete TV present! “Companions in Crime” on the streaming service allBlk. — Erin
Sure, she’s at all times behind the scenes doing her factor so it’s nice to see her take the stage. — Erin
Makes my coronary heart so comfortable. Haven’t seen her o- display since her “Half and Half” days on UPN! — Ruth
What’s wild is that she has a complete TV present! “Companions in Crime” on the streaming service allBlk. — Erin
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Lil Uzi Vert Opens The Present With Viral Music ‘Simply Wanna Rock’
I really like how "Simply Wanna Rock" has, like, 5 phrases however Uzi manages to make a complete manufacturing out of it. I dig it as an opener, particularly as a brand new college joint going straight into Sugar Hill Gang’s efficiency. — Taryn
I simply wanna rock, AH! Very Philly, very Gen Z. I believe Tradition Shifter Sean Bankhead choreographed Lil Uzi Vert’s opening efficiency, per his Instagram. We like to see it. — Ruth
Tonight is simply going to be me being like, “Oh, that’s who does that TikTok music!” — Erin
I simply wanna rock, AH! Very Philly, very Gen Z. I believe Tradition Shifter Sean Bankhead choreographed Lil Uzi Vert’s opening efficiency, per his Instagram. We like to see it. — Ruth
Tonight is simply going to be me being like, “Oh, that’s who does that TikTok music!” — Erin
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The 2023 BET Awards Pre-Present Will get Off To A Rocky Begin
The 2023 BET Awards is having some completely horrific sound points at its pre-show particular. It feels like a static-y mess as performers hop on the stage earlier than the awards ceremony begins at 8 p.m. ET. JW Velly, the artist behind the viral TikTok music “Fairly Women Stroll,” carried out to a crowd exterior the Microsoft Heart seemingly with no hitch to the viewers, who cheered her on. However at house, a number of HuffPost reporters – who have been watching by means of livestreams and on the BET Community itself — have been struggling to grasp something. Unclear what precisely is going on — however at one level the sound fully went out.
(Pictured: Mr. 106 & Park himself, Bow Wow.)
(Pictured: Mr. 106 & Park himself, Bow Wow.)
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It Is Tradition's Largest Evening On BET
The BET Awards start at 8 p.m. ET, and HuffPost reporters and editors will probably be watching to maintain you up to date on all the largest moments of the evening. Keep tuned to see who stuns on the purple carpet, who takes house an award and whose performances set the stage ablaze.
The evening is about to incorporate an epic tribute to the rappers and artists who made hip-hop tradition what it's at present to have a good time hip-hop's fiftieth anniversary.
The evening is about to incorporate an epic tribute to the rappers and artists who made hip-hop tradition what it's at present to have a good time hip-hop's fiftieth anniversary.
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