BET Awards 2023 

You are so right

Absolutely…best choice…🌺💜

I love me some Patti LaBelle. But I agree that her tribute wasn't it. 🤦🏽‍♀️

Yess I love me some Fantasia

Exactly…..Tasia would have shut it down.I think she still on tour.

They do every yr

They do…This year they seemed to have announced them off air. Not sure if this is because they ran out of time or if this is how they have been doing it the last few years - I haven’t watched in a few years. They probably should balance out the performances, so that those can be announced live also or announce them during pre-show like some other award shows do.

Great Idea!

@@ZoraNH.dusttracks1891 i would love this award show to feel like the Grammys, Oscar, Tony’s, Emmys all in one for black entertainment

@@Meca1986 they award black actors in musicals and plays on Broadway????

Good music and videos in guess what it is not.

Yessss! It use to make me smile just watching them smile.

If they’re dancing in the aisle, sounds like it did felt like a reunion Lol

Exactly

Didn’t know who these cousins are or where they came from…

I turned it on to watch the opening. Turned the channel. Turned back to watch Coco get her award and couldn't handle the rest.

Same

Yes that part .I don’t know what the hell that was.

It use to be a whole event!

Right I don’t even watch no more just see bits and pieces

And surprises

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Yes it was a disgrace the entire event

Thank you!!!

Thank you! Call a thing a thing!

It was horrible

He needs his own talk show

@@andreamiller135 Yes but not on tv because his commentary would be watered down!!!

@@lifenfavor2013 agreed!

😂😂😂😂. My favorite line in the entire series of Roots….what you care about what day call you…what you care…you know who you is…you Kunta Kinta …dats who you is ….says Fiddler to “Toby”.

Funky ain’t nothing but the truth and if you looking for filtered conversations…wrong road wrong road.

First woman to bring stage presence is a huge overreach

Agreed Tina Turner is and was a legend. She really a lot of ceilings for women and especially Black women

@mariahwhitneycelinejanetmadona she was the 1st woman to totally command the stage with her movement, heels, dress, and that voice! During her younger years, women weren't dancing AND singing at the same time. They also had small, soft voices but Tina had something else. When she passed, it was international news for a reason. The woman is a true icon!!

Tina was amazing and she did have great stage presence. But to say that she was the first is a huge slap in the face to all the black female performers before her who ever worked a stage. What about Josephine Baker, Billy Holiday, Diana Ross? I could go on. We don't have disrespect others' work to honor someone else. Let's just say Tina's great and leave it at that.

@@dahliaherrod4301say this!!!

I agree! It was a surprise to me❤️❤️❤️❤️

I agree

I was so proud of them both❤

Yes

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This was the Hip Hop award not the regular BET AWARDS

And Respect 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Me too!

@funkydineva I’m answering the call about the BET AWARDS with an essay I wrote on how celebrity culture and blackness affects me in a real way ( sorry I don’t watch BET awards bcoz it’s too much , respectfully I’m a bull riding fan living in Los Angeles I would rather stand out than fit in wit a culture who doesn’t love you back ) Being black in America ( a retrospective) by Faith Thomas ( a 38 year old female who doesn’t fit the black stereotype ) Just because Egypt wasn’t built in a day doesn’t mean it cracked in the construction Imagine living in a world where because of your outer being you’re basically considered less than citizenry well guess what I don’t have to imagine it I’ve been living it for 37 years but it’s not my job to teach people outside of my race (or even within it how to react) why because respectfully I know they won’t listen . I was born in 1984 in Los Angeles California , during the height of the Rodney king riots where race was a big thing. Let me start with the academic stuff a young girl in 1992 ( when I was in elementary school ) I as a light skinned black kid , wasn’t afforded a race but I wasn’t afforded intellectual property either. In 1996 -1998 when I in middle school I was called white washed because (unlike my peers) not only was I a lot more demure in my personality but as a female I like sports and to make things worse I was diagnosed with a situation where my social skills sucked ( en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asperger_syndrome) and I didn’t make real friends until I transferred high schools at the age of 17 ( in 2003 after my school got rid of the high school ) because my parents taught me that I had to focus on my education and not worry about making friends even though they wanted me to have some : I went to the same school from 1996-2002 it was a continuation school at the time in question up until March 2002 after a school administration led vote which meant that the current senior class which would’ve been mine got separated to different schools which I didn’t mind bcoz of the aforementioned listing of autism spectra disorder that I got diagnosed with at the age of 16 ). In fact that same year 2003, I had just transferred high schools after mine had discontinued to Alexander Hamilton high school in Los Angeles , well the second semester of what would turn out to be my junior year ( I got the chance to stay an extra year) and on day I just so happened to write a poem about the situation for which my friend on the football team saw it after I it had drooped out of my backpack and he suggested I PERFORM IT IN FRONT OF OUR ENITRE CLASS for the talent show so I agree ( under the guises it would not be a competition piece and HE’D HAVE TO SHOW UP ) the next night was the talent show ( I had to practice so I got excused from classes the whole day ) to which the day after the talent show during lunch at school my friends on the football team (after ambushing me the night before completely ignore me as if they had NOTHING TO DO WITH IT). Then there was a church incident right before my sophomore year in high school , in 2002 at the behest of my maternal grandmother it was suggested that I’d go to this church camp but it was not church it was more churlish at the time I was 16 at the time and my maternal grandmother suggested I go to a church camp well, TWO DAYS after I get there bcoz of my tomboyish nature and a situation I had nothing to do with , I get bullied out of said camp & the staff did NOTHING to remedy the situation. Instead they made light of the situation and made it worse, but I got them back bcoz before every breakfast there were church breakout groups and each group had to do a Bible study verse and well the only person in the church with a THEATER BACKGROUND WAS ME but the damage was done and I still left early that Wednesday ( I got there Sunday the camp would’ve lasted 2 WEEKS ). Furthermore , instead of liking shopping like most African American females do ( I wake up at 5am and don’t sleep until 9pm) , I am a HUGE SPORTS FAN ; let me abundantly clear however , the current iteration of the national basketball association counts as a recreation ; I’m talking about bull riding ( imagine a guy in between 110-200 pounds on a animal 1000 pounds ) , hockey , nascar, rugby and formula 1 ( the international version of nascar: think driving the fanciest car you have on the busiest street you got). That doesn’t mean I haven’t had my fair share of struggle in fact because of my autism and my aforementioned love of sports ( and my love of the creative like shows such as rupauls drag race ); I wasn’t afforded friends . In one instance, I was bullied out of a church camp for being a little more subdued from the other female campers but a little thing that brought about the artistic side of me was a bullying incident that made me question everyone part of my existence as a tomboy but I did end up having the last laugh because we ended up having to do these skits and the only person with a theater background was me but I still left because the irrepressible damage had been done. And even though educationally , I helped give my sister a leg up that didn’t stop racist incidents from occurring in fact (even though she ended up being accepted to Georgetown after I had gone to community college because I suck at math and science ) there was an incident where the administration through what I could call a racist situation thought my dad and I were there to drop of a package ( to which my dad applied “ I am …my daughter who’s late for a meeting with your administration) , and even in spite of that she got into Georgetown but my parents insisted she go to Loyola Marymount where she got a degree in graphic design. All this to say if it weren’t for what I’ve been through I wouldn’t be able to be as strong as I am - [ ]

BET awards is always some mess 🎉🎉🎉🎉

@latoya1928 I had stopped too but I watched last night and omg I could not believe how GREAT it was, there brought on stage all the great artists even from back in the days, they did a 30 second to 1min versus of some of the best hits, you gotta watch it, promise me you will like lasts nights event

ALWAYS!!!! Especially THE FASHIONS HUNNY!!! 💃🏻🕺🏻

I really liked what they did with him popping in and out with the different artists. I am so glad they didn’t jam those tributes all together at once.

Same people every year

I said the same damn thing where was Fantasia but you know what she's on tour

Tae Tae would’ve done it justice!

Fantasia was in Fayetteville NC doing a show with Joe as the opening act.

​@@MissBlackNC2012I could swear I seen Fantasia in they audience doing Doug is Fresh performance.

That’s exactly what I said

That part! He said I won't ever say anything negative then goes humbly in for 15 mins.

Times are weird you can't speak your mind many preference comments with a contradictory remark to avoid getting dragged but it's often disingenuous

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What he said was true though.

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Same!! Watching the BET Awards was something serious. Like you couldn’t miss the pre show the show or the after show and we had school/work in the morning lol. Now I’m just catching the clips on social media and I’m fine with it. We’ll see how Tyler does next year.

1970.....

@@jasminecarter504This!

Please say that again!!! I only came for the OG performances. The rest of the show was a no for me.

Facts!!!!

BET is so wack now. Y’all see Beyoncé snd Nicki don’t go there no more

Heavy on “that section” lol

That's it that's all, that mess does not and should not define us and our REAL culture when our culture is deeper and richer than any of that and goes back to the beginning, I been stopped watching since the mid 2000s

@@LorenCognitaEXTREMELY HEAVY!!!!!!

That part.

Uh yes it definitely is a culture

@@BlessedAlways1130 ghetto doesn't have to mean black culture but you are right, ghetto is its own culture.

True dat

It’s a bit of both…….because there are some people who ABSOLUTELY RELISH IN IT.

And this isn't the first time Patti Labelle has forgotten lyrics and tried to adlib. It might be time for her to retire... respectfully.

She’s done it in her own songs…30 years ago!

& Who doesn’t know the words to what’s love got to do with it that was alive back then? I know most of them & I was a little girl & patty was an adult, so she shoilyld know better than me. But even still, she was performing & should have out of professionalism & or respect rehearsed the song & learned the words that she was performing. It’s not like the song is that long & the words are pretty easy right & catchy

I was soooooo disappointed. Tina absolutely deserved better! I love Patti but that was unacceptable 😢

Since Beyoncé won’t be back they could’ve pulled that footage from the vault and some clips of Ms Turners live performances….done and done. Patty is an r/b shoe throwing lashes onstay pretty Tina was rock soul grit dance the matchup didn’t fit just from that stand point alone. BET PLEASSSSE DO BETTER anybody of any age was disgusted period.

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IKR 😮

Facts! The A-listers 😫

Yes! They panned the audience and I saw children. No.

​@andreamiller135 they probably had to give away tickets.

👁 👁 👄 I guess Tina song didn't hit like hers( 🎤I must have rehearsed my lines a thousand times until I had them memorized 🎵🎶🎵) 👀😅🤣🤣🤣

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@@leoqueen300you better stop 🛑😂😂😂😂

@@lizamimi 👁 👁 👄 What did I do 🤔

@@leoqueen300 you didn’t do anything wrong. I am agreeing and laughing at your posting Patti’s lyrics 🤣😂. Hilarious 🤣

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Chile...🤣🤣🤣

Right.. that part!!! I love Q!!! 😂❤

I let out an audible “bihhhhh” 😮 😂

That part.

Right 😂😂😂

Now the throwback hop hop opening the show..I was here for it....Busta Rhymes receiving lifetime achievement award!!!! I'm here for it!!

right. This generation aint 💩. ISWTFIS 😜

GenX‼️‼️‼️

YES HE WAS!!!!❤❤❤❤

He was too long winded.

​@@queenjj201it was ok though, much luv to Busta

@@queenjj201lmao he always is but an amazing performer

I Loved what he brought us🇯🇲💖

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She is on tour.

Thank you

Stg!!!! AF!! I covered my eyes multiple times🤦🏾‍♀️

Exactly, it was definitely ghetto and classless.

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Definitely not an age thing either. Them girls are in their own category off to the side. Its kin to letting hillbillies and trailer park crews takeover the Country Music Awards.

He is, just wait

I mean I doubt he was responsible for this….He just stepped in. Give the man time to work…I would love to see what some of you naysayers would do in his position

There needs to be a dress code implemented asap!

I wouldn't attach my name to this mess. Rap music is embarrassing.

No B list ones either

Modern Day Minstrels.......

That part 👏🏾 Black excellence is now ghetto ratchet, dope dealing, stripper culture. I'm good...I'll continue to watch other awards shows that care about class and dignity🥰

This, all of this. We’ve come too far as a race to accept ghetto foolery and call it our culture. It may be his, hers, and theirs but it will never be mine.

Written...Like, A True Profesional!

Black Excellence can NEVER coexist next low vibrational culture and people. BET awards is low vibrational cesspool. It's now become low class culture of dope dealers, strippers, mumble rappers, and their harem.

I Like To Know As Old As I Am..... WHEN Have IT Been ALL Married Folks?! NEVER And Those Married Be Acting Single. Soooo Definitely That Was NOT The REAL Problem.

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That’s where I was hollin!!! 😂😂😂😂😂

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That is a lot of rhinestones being worn. Momma save up for Christmas jewelry

But this ain’t just our culture anymore we just giving it away

I be dying

I love Q for his realness but I cringe every time he sings.

Ikr?! B hitting them sweet notes so velvety like auntie 'Nita and uncle Lutha. Sir outchea putting these whorezzz 2 shame. *this my truth n I approve this message* 🙏🏽

The narrative can be changed but we have to stop celebrating clowns

Yes I totally agree she could have learn the song it was a fail

Right on!

Thank you, very unacceptable.

Agree! A song, as in ONE! So disrespectful.

Have you ever performed in front of thousands, at 70 plus. Sometimes your memory and nerves get the best of you. Gtfoh.

I pray that it's over soon and everyone gets paid fairly.

@@debrahhall4816 ❤️

Praying

I absolutely LOVE IT❤ He's so eloquent AND down to earth

I love it. I’ve been watching him for years and he always has a way making thing clear and relatable.

I wish he would “call us” more lol.

Oh please, his TRIFLING behind out here sleeping with a woman's husband for many years now and has the audacity to brag about it! Instead of speaking negatively about others he need to clean up his own mess before trying to speak on others.....

Omg😂😂😂😂

I agree‼️

So jealous I would absolutely LOVE to attend Can you say bucket list?!❤❤❤❤

What year?? ❤

How long ago

@@asktheglutenfreechef3072 2015. I had the time of my life. Usher was playing the drums. 🫶🏿

@@GeminiJo 2015

She didn’t even know her lyrics during Verzuz with Gladys Knight. She kept blaming everything on the teleprompter. I’m sorry but as a professional, you need to be prepared and know your material regardless to what it is.

Same 🇯🇲❤🇯🇲❤

Not Jamaican but loved that segment ❤

It made my heart sing ❤

Same here. It was really good to see the recognition of Dancehall music and it’s contribution to Hip Hop. Busta did his thing ❤️❤️❤️

I actually cringed at Spice's performance and wondered if this was what she did with the "2nd chance" that God gave her!!😮

Quite a few people have Chaka Khan as well

@@patriciathompson1742 lol absolutely. Remember Verzuz.

That’s the only way he does it and I’m always here for it!

He did come for her pies. 👀

Never was good

Tyler Perry and elegance?? Talent ? Have you seen his shows?

​@ralphangel561 right because I'm thrown off by this post😮‍💨

Tyler who?? I pray he don't take over BET! That man is trying to stick a nail in our coffin!!

Patti be forgetting lyrics to her own song!! Thats Stephen Hill fault

R u serious?

I get it that people are upset at Patti but the woman is 80, cut her some slack, MAYBE her memory isn't what it used to be, it's likely known and understood she NEEDS her lyrics on the teleprompter, she needed her lyrics when she did Verzus, her talent is singing and she never fails at that, it's someone else's job to ensure this woman gets what she needs to put on a world class show, she is fcuking 80, she deserves the grace of her memory fails her, it's not a secret she relies on teleprompter at her age.

Oh they twerking to El Debarge at the Soul Train awards? I missed that!!🥰

Yep and when you think about it, Q has so many unique sayings!😂😅

Right,I'm gonna watch it the moment I get off

me too ✋️

Thank you cause I’m like did we watch the same show 🤣