Usher was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2024 BET Awards, despite his own reservations about the timing.
Several artists paid tribute to Usher by performing his hit songs, including Childish Gambino, Keke Palmer, Coco Jones, Summer Walker, Tinashe, Marsha Ambrosius, Chlöe, Teyana Taylor, Victoria Monét, and Latto.
After receiving the award from L.A. Reid, Usher delivered a reflective speech about his career and the passion he still holds for his music.
Will Smith also had a powerful performance of his latest single, “You Can Make It,” joined by Kirk Franklin, conveying a message of perseverance and resilience.
Rapper Killer Mike used his acceptance speech to speak about his recent arrest and the importance of voting in the upcoming presidential election.
Megan Thee Stallion kicked off the show with an energetic performance, followed by other captivating acts throughout the night.
The show featured various musical performances and award presentations, including standout moments from Tyla, Monét, Sexyy Red, and VanVan and Heiress Harris.
The night concluded with a memorable performance from Lauryn Hill, who was joined by Wyclef Jean for a rendition of Fugees’ “Fu-Gee-La.”
