#CulturesBiggestNight came with dozens of surprises from a baby bump to slight tribute to the King of Pop! Additionally, tonight’s show is paying tribute to the women who have contributed and solidified the culture.
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Throughout the 2021 #BET Awards, host Taraji P. Henson displayed various aspects of the culture with her outfit changes and mini skits on stage. During her performance, Cardi B revealed her baby bump with baby number 2 while performing “Type Sh*t” with Migos. The news came as a shock to fans and the BET Awards audience as she came out performing her verse.
OMG!!!!!! @iamcardib breaking some MAJOR news! Pregnant and slaying 🤩#BETAwards #CulturesBiggestNight pic.twitter.com/CCF5P8h8rt
— #BETAwards (@BETAwards) June 28, 2021
Lauren London acknowledges Darnella Frasier for recording George Floyd’s murder and she was awarded the Shine A Light Award for her moment in history. As more surprises appeared throughout the night, Lil Nas X paid tribute to Michael Jackson’s “Remember The Time” with an ancient Egyptian theme and performed the iconic choreography on stage.
do you know how ICONIC this is…and at the BET AWARDS at that #CulturesBiggestNight #BETAwards @BETAwards pic.twitter.com/G6SfrM0dfC
— skipper dante🌈 (@dantep__) June 28, 2021
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Before presenting her Lifetime Achievement Award, MC Lyte, Rapshody, Lil Kim and Moni Love performed Queen Latifah’s classics on stage such as “U.N.I.T.Y” and “Ladies First.” Moments later, she gives her speech honoring her parents, business partner, and several others who helped her achieve her multiple milestones throughout her career.
Queen Latifah inspiring us all with a moving speech! @IAMQUEENLATIFAH #BETAwards #CulturesBiggestNight pic.twitter.com/ThpYzSxjjn
— #BETAwards (@BETAwards) June 28, 2021
Later on tonight, a moment of silence was dedicated to the stars we lost over the year such as Paul Mooney, Cecily Tyson, and DMX. DMX’s classics such as “Party Up,” “Ruff Ryders Anthem” and “Prayer” to close out the show.
List of Winners from the 2021 BET Awards
Best Actress- Andra Day
Best Group- Silk Sonic
Best New Artist-Gideon
Lifetime Achievement Award- Queen Latifah
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist- H.E.R.
Video of The Year WAP
Best Female Hip Hop Artist- Megan Thee Stallion
BET HER Award “Good Days”-SZA
Album of The Year- Heaux Tales- Jazmine Sullivan
Best Male Hip Hop Artist- Lil Baby
Lifetime Achievement Award- Queen Latifah
Viewer’s Choice Award- “Savage(Remix) Megan Thee Stallion ft. Beyonce
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