Will Smith, Tyla, Sexyy Red and more.
GloRilla and Megan Thee Stallion perform on stage during the 2024 BET Awards at the Peacock theatre in Los Angeles, June 30, 2024.
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The 2024 BET Awards hit the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday (June 30) evening. For the third time, Taraji P. Henson hosted, and the Academy Award-nominated actor helped open the show with a parody take on Kendrick Lamar’s Billboard Hot 100 topper “Not Like Us” after a medley performance by Megan Thee Stallion of songs from her new album, Megan, which dropped Friday.
Will Smith, Sexyy Red, Tyla, Shaboozey (joined by J-Kwon!), Victoria Monét, Latto, GloRilla and many more performed, with Usher receiving the lifetime achievement award at the 2024 BET Awards. Smith performed a dramatic version of his new song, “You Can Make It,” which features Fridayy and Sunday Service Chor. But at the BET Awards on Sunday, Smith delivered it alongside Chandler Moore, Kirk Franklin and Sunday Service Choir.
During the show, Henson took a break from parody songs, skits and repartee to make an impassioned speech, imploring viewers to vote in the presidential election come November. “It’s a serious time. It’s not just the presidential election,” Henson said. “Did you know that it is now a crime to be homeless? Pay attention. They are attacking our most vulnerable citizens. The Project 2025 plan is not a game. Look it up. They are trying to bring the draft back. Who do you think they’re going to draft first?! I’m not trying to scare us — I’m trying to inform us. We got three Supreme Court seats up, you guys – we need those seats or we have no protection.”
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Shaboozey & J-Kwon
Image Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images Shaboozey and J-Kwon perform onstage during the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles.
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Usher
Image Credit: Christopher Polk Usher accepts the Male R&B / Pop Artist award on stage at the the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles.
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Tyla
Image Credit: Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET Tyla accepts the Best International Act award onstage during the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles.
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Sexyy Red
Image Credit: Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET Sexyy Red performs onstage during the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles.
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Megan Thee Stallion
Image Credit: Christopher Polk Megan Thee Stallion performs onstage at the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles.
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Will Smith
Image Credit: Christopher Polk Will Smith performs onstage at the the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles.
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Mustard & Andra Day
Image Credit: Christopher Polk Mustard and Andra Day at the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles.
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GloRilla & Megan Thee Stallion
Image Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images GloRilla and Megan Thee Stallion perform onstage during the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles.
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Cam Newton & Blac Chyna
Image Credit: Christopher Polk Cam Newton and Blac Chyna at the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles.
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Ice Spice & RIOTUSA
Image Credit: Christopher Polk Ice Spice and RIOTUSA at the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles.
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Sexyy Red
Image Credit: Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET Sexyy Red performs onstage during the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles.
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Victoria Monét
Image Credit: Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET Victoria Monét performs onstage during the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles.
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Taraji P. Henson
Image Credit: Christopher Polk Taraji P. Henson speaks onstage at the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles.
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Megan Thee Stallion
Image Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images Megan Thee Stallion performs onstage during the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles.