Live Updates From The 2021 BET Awards

Technique Man, Busta Rhymes, Swizz Beatz And Others Give A Becoming Tribute To DMX

10:45 p.m.ET/7:45 p.m. PT: Rappers took to the stage to honor the reminiscence of DMX. Busta Rhymes, Technique Man, Swizz Beatz and Griselda delivered highly effective performances in tribute to the late hip hop legend.

Technique Man received issues began with an acapella move, adopted by Griselda, which then opened as much as a rendition of “The place The ‘Hood At.” What got here subsequent was a medley of X’s and Ruff Ryders anthems together with “Get together Up (Up In Right here),” lead by Busta Rhymes and Swizz Beatz.

Andra Day Channels Billie Vacation

10:45 p.m.ET/7:45 p.m. PT: After profitable the Finest Actress award, Andra Day serenaded the viewers with a medley of songs from her movie The USA vs. Billie Vacation. She started with the jazz and blues legend’s signature music, “Unusual Fruit.”
 

Megan Thee Stallion Is The Viewer’s Selection

10:45 p.m.ET/7:45 p.m. PT: The wins preserve coming for Megan Thee Stallion. This time, she gained the Viewer’s Selection Award for “Savage (Remix).” that includes Beyoncé. “Everyone is aware of how a lot I really like Beyoncé,” Megan mentioned, paying tribute to Bey and exhibiting us the ability of manifesting. Meg mentioned she put it out into the universe that she needed to collab with Bey, and it occurred. Meg definitely had her arms stuffed with trophies on the finish of this 12 months’s awards!
 

DJ Khaled Anchors Star-Studded Efficiency

10:45 p.m.ET/7:45 p.m. PT: DJ Khaled introduced down the home together with his efficiency of “I Did it.” He received some assist from some huge identify artists, together with Lil Child, Lil Durk, Dababy and Megan Thee Stallion.

Queen Latifah Acknowledged For Her Wonderful Profession

10:45 p.m.ET/7:45 p.m. PT: Queen Latifah earned a Lifetime Achievement Award on the 2021 BET Awards. Consistent with the theme, The Yr of the Black Lady, Latifah thanked her mom, “a powerful Black girl.” She additionally urged girls to unite. “Collectively, we stand stronger than after we tear one another aside,” she mentioned.

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Metropolis Women Shake It On Stage

10:45 p.m.ET/7:45 p.m. PT: Host Taraji P. Henson took out her map of the world to offer the viewers a historical past lesson on the origins of the Twerk, which she joked originated in Africa. After her lesson, The Metropolis Women put the lesson into motion with their efficiency of their hit “Twerkulator.”

Burna Boy Wins Finest Worldwide Act

10:45 p.m.ET/7:45 p.m. PT: Nigerian singer and songwriter Burna Boy introduced his mother on stage to take house the Finest Worldwide Act award. His breakout second got here in 2012 with the discharge of “Wish to Get together,” the highest single from his debut studio album L.I.F.E.

For all of the night time’s winners, click on here.

Lil Child Wins Finest Male Hip Hop Artist

10:30 p.m.ET/7:30 p.m. PT: Following his wonderful efficiency with Kirk Franklin to open the award present, Lil Child gained the Finest Male Hip Hop Artist award. He topped an inventory of nominees that included DaBaby, Drake and Jack Harlow.

For all of the night time’s winners, click on here.

Lil Nas X Excites The Viewers With ‘Montero’

10:10 p.m.ET/7:10 p.m. PT: The tradition’s greatest night time had many huge performances. Certainly one of them was Lil Nas X’s efficiency of his hit “MONTERO,” his second primary hit on the Billboard 100 after his breakout smash “Previous City Street.”

In his efficiency, he took the stage sporting an Egyptian pharaoh outfit. He paid homage to Michael Jackson’s 1992 “Bear in mind the Time” video, and ended the efficiency with a shock nobody noticed coming, however was becoming throughout Pleasure Month!

Roddy Ricch Performs His Hit ‘Late At Night time’

10:00 p.m.ET/7:00 p.m. PT: Roddy Ricch by no means fails to impress. He carried out his most up-to-date single, “Late at Night time,” in tribute to Michael Jackson’s Thriller. He confirmed out, wearing all white, together with his white shades, as he electrified the viewers.

Jazmine Sullivan Performs With Maxine Waters and Ari Lennox, Then Wins Album Of The Yr

9:20 p.m.ET/6:20 p.m. PT: “Reclaiming my time!” mentioned Rep. Maxine Waters, delivering her signature phrase on the BET Awards to kick off Jazmine Sullivan’s efficiency with R&B singer Ari Lennox.

Sullivan later gained Album of the Yr and delivered an emotional speech. The artist walked as much as the stage together with her mom and revealed that her mother was recognized two years in the past with breast most cancers. “However God is so devoted to us,” she mentioned. “My mother is now in remission.”

It’s Been A Massive Night time For Megan

9:20 p.m.ET/6:20 p.m. PT: After a surprising efficiency and getting the nod for Finest Video, Megan Thee Stallion took house the award for Finest Feminine Hip Hop Artist. The opposite nominees on this class included Cori Leray, Doja Cat and Saweetie.
 

For all of the night time’s winners, click on here.

Tyler The Creator Makes His BET Awards Debut

9:20 p.m.ET/6:20 p.m. PT: One of many distinctive performances of the night time got here from Tyler the Creator. He recreated the windy, out of doors set from his music video from his single “Lumberjack” and definitely made his mark in his first-ever BET Awards look.

Video Of The Yr Goes To Megan Thee Stallion

9:20 p.m.ET/6:20 p.m. PT: The wins preserve coming for Megan Thee Stallion on the BET Awards. The night time’s most celebrated artist added one other statue to her assortment with the Video of the Yr award, for “WAP.” She thanked Cardi B for “placing her on WAP,” which set the web on fireplace when it debuted final 12 months. On the Grammys, the duo delivered a efficiency of their hit collabo that also has folks speaking, however with pregnant Cardi seemingly needing a break after working extra time throughout her efficiency earlier within the night time, Meg held it down for each of them whereas accepting the award.

For all of the night time’s winners, click on here.

Megan Thee Stallion Offers Electrical Efficiency Of “Thot Sh*t”

8:50 p.m.ET/5:50 p.m. PT: Megan Thee Stallion confirmed us why she’s up for a number of awards this 12 months. She delivered an electrifying efficiency of her newest single “Thot Sh*t” that proves this breakout artist by no means fails to ship. Megan already gained two awards — Finest Video and Finest Feminine Hip Hop Artist — and is competing for Finest Collaboration, in addition to the coveted Finest Album of the Yr.

Finest Feminine R&B/Pop Artist Goes To H.E.R.

9:00 p.m.ET/6:00 p.m. PT: In a area of rivals that included Beyoncé and Jazmine Sullivan, H.E.R. gained the BET Award for Finest Feminine R&B/Pop Artist.

H.E.R. was actually a one-woman band on the awards present throughout her efficiency, enjoying each instrument herself.

DaBaby Rocked The Home

8:40 p.m.ET/5:40 p.m. PT: DaBaby took the stage on the BET Awards and had the viewers jamming. He’s competing in a number of totally different classes tonight, together with Finest Male Hip Hop Artist and Album of the Yr.

Andra Day Wins Finest Actress

8:40 p.m.ET/5:40 p.m. PT: Andre Day gained the Finest Actress Award towards a area of nominees that included veterans like Viola Davis and Angela Bassett for her position as Billie Vacation within the Lee Daniels-directed movie The USA vs. Billie Vacation.

“I actually didn’t count on it,” mentioned a shocked Day, who was nominated for an Academy Award for enjoying the blues legend in her debut starring position in a movie.

For all of the night time’s winners, click on here.

Silk Sonic Wins Finest Group Award

8:30 p.m.ET/5:30 p.m. PT: Silk Sonic’s Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak took house the Finest Group trophy on the BET Awards.

“To the followers patiently ready, Andy and I promise y’all, it’s gonna be definitely worth the wait,” Mars mentioned referring to the group’s upcoming debut album. “Right here’s to y’all,” he added.

For all of the night time’s winners, click on here.

Cardi B Is Pregnant!

8:20 p.m.ET/5:20 p.m. PT: Cardi B shocked her followers with a giant shock on the BET Awards. The rapper confirmed off her child bump with a shock cameo throughout Migos’ efficiency. Congrats, Cardi and Offset on child #2!

Taraji P. Henson Kicks Off BET Awards By Recognizing Black Queens With Literal Flowers

8:10 p.m.ET/5:10 p.m. PT: “Tonight you’re going to get one hundred pc of our full Blackness,” host Taraji P. Henson informed the viewers assembled for the 2021 BET Awards, including that this 12 months we’re celebrating Black girls particularly.

“Celebrating Black girls isn’t a fad or a pattern. It’s a perpetually temper, OK,” Henson continued. Then, vowing to offer Black girls their flowers, she actually handed out roses to queens within the viewers, together with Maxine Waters, Issa Rae and Zendaya.

Kirk Franklin & Lil Child Get The Get together Began

8:00 p.m.ET/5:00 p.m. PT: Gospel music icon Kirk Franklin and hip hop star Lil Child kicked-off the BET Awards with a robust opening efficiency of their collab hit “We Win.”

“Don’t you understand you’re Black and delightful,” Franklin informed the viewers, consistent with the night time’s theme of celebrating Black folks, and particularly Black girls.

Zendaya Stuns In Throw Again Gown In Homage To Beyonce

7:30 p.m.ET/4:30 p.m. PT: Zendaya used her second on the purple carpet on the BET Awards to pay tribute to an icon, and social media observed. The Malcolm & Marie actress shocked in a purple and inexperienced breezy robe, that clearly is an homage to the Versace look that Beyoncé wore on the 2003 BET Awards.

Bree Runway Wins Finest New Worldwide Act Award

7:30 p.m.ET/4:30 p.m. PT: Congratulations to the night’s first winner!

Bree Runway gained the Viewer’s Selection: Finest New Worldwide Act. The British performer confronted competitors from France, Nigeria, South Africa and Brazil.

Award presenter Terrence J mentioned Runway couldn’t be on the award present this 12 months, so he accepted it on her behalf.

For all of the night time’s winners, click on here.

Lil Nas X Exhibits Off Slamming Outfits On The Purple Carpet

6:45 p.m.ET/3:45 p.m. PT: Lil Nas X graced the purple carpet on the BET Awards in not one, however two beautiful outfits. The primary was a jaw-dropping robe in cream and pastel blue:
 

A really brief time later, the rapper made a rapid outfit change right into a pantsuit with Elvis vibes:
 

The “Montero” singer might be performing throughout the present later this night.

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2021 BET Awards Will get Began With Celebs Strolling The Purple Carpet

6:30 p.m.ET/3:30 p.m. PT: Tradition’s greatest night time is underway! Black star energy was on full show with celebs strolling the purple carpet for the 2021 BET awards on the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles.

Award-winning actress Taraji P. Henson, who’s internet hosting the night’s festivities, made a blinding look. Lil Nas X and Coi Leray additionally walked the carpet and didn’t disappoint. They’re just some of the celebrities out tonight, with many extra coming by way of because the purple carpet continues!

This 12 months’s theme is “Yr of the Black Lady.” Stick with us all through the night as we submit can’t miss moments.

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