BET Awards Celebrate Donald Glover, Anita Baker and "Black Panther": NPR

Monologue by Jamie Foxx

Singer, actor and comedian Jamie Foxx kicked off the BET 2018 awards by exclaiming, "I'm not here to enliven, I'm here to celebrate – Black Excellence Televised." The actor spent the majority of his monologue highlighting the record blockbuster, and later staged the film's anti-hero, Killmonger (Michael B. Jordan) to repeat a deep line of the film: " Bury in the ocean, with my ancestors who jumped ships, because they knew that death was better than bondage. "

Donald Glover (briefly) Revisits "It's America"

Jamie Foxx came out of the script to shout the presumptuous video clip of the year, "This Is America" ​​by rapper Childish Gambino.

"This young man," observed Foxx, "Childish Gambino, Donald Glover – singer, songwriter, philanthropist, movie star, global badass … a true artist … I want to recognize you." Just after, Foxx imitated some of the instantly recognizable dance moves of the video.

Foxx invited the Atlanta co-creator, director, producer and star of the scene, who said a few words of thanks. "I'm really happy to be in this room with everyone," said Glover, before shouting Master of None Co-writer and actress Lena Waithe with actress, writer and director Issa Rae. "I really did not expect to get up here."

Meek Mill unveils "Stay Woke"

Meek Mill, the Philadelphia rapper whose imprisonment for breach of probation at the end of 2017 has become a focus of discussion and support for criminal justice reform, delivered a poignant performance of his new song, " Stay Woke, "starring Miguel. The song, which addresses both police brutality and the criminal justice system for its disproportionate imprisonment of African-Americans, is the first that Mill has released since his release from jail in April.

Mill's scenography portrayed a street corner in Philadelphia, filled with children playing and people spending their days day-to-day. But normalcy was quickly disrupted by a wave of police officers who rushed to arrest his black residents, culminating with a girl being shot and comforted by her mother, before an American flag was placed on her body. As Mill rapped on the track, "How can I stay true to the flag when they kill all our sons, all our fathers?" During the performance, Mill also paid tribute to rappers killed XXXTentacion and Jimmy Wopo, wearing a hoodie with their images.

Anita Baker receives the prize for all achievements

Jamie Foxx and other members of the musical kingship – Marsha Ambrosius, Ledisi and Yolanda Adams, Patti Labelle, Mary J. Blige and Lala Hathaway, members of the R & B nobility, offered Anita Baker the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Baker, a winner of eight Grammy Awards, delivered a powerful speech calling on young artists to connect with industry veterans. "When you see young people, tap them on the shoulder, they need you … The young people, now that you're here tonight, look around and find a veteran and tape them on the Shoulder and introduce yourself, "says Baker. . Let's take care of each other, we need each other, we can not do it alone.

Deacon Snoop

Snoop Doggy Dog, Uncle Snoop, Snoop Lion and Now – Deacon Snoop. The rapper has interpreted a set that sums up the versatility of his now legendary career – and, on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the release of his first album in 1993 Doggystyle, interpreted the classic "Who am I? (What is my name?) "While wearing a combination Grambling State University, representing historically black universities and colleges. The deacon then performed two songs from his new album on 32 tracks, on the theme of gospel Snoop Dogg presents the Bible of love.

Blackanda and Netflix

This year, BET organized its show around the theme of "Blackanda", a reference to the fictional Wakanda country of the film Black Panther. Except – Wakanda is already inherently black. Netflix has launched a new spot featuring black actors and creative people working there – not BET, the subtext seemed to be – in tribute to the 1958 iconic photo, "A Great Day in Harlem."

BET 2018 Recipients of the award

Best collaboration

DJ Khaled Feat. Rihanna & Bryson Tiller – "Wild Thoughts" – winner

Bruno Mars Feat. Cardi B – "Finesse (Remix)"

DJ Khaled Feat. Future, Beyoncé and Jay-Z – "Top Off"

Cardi B Feat. 21 Savage – "Bartier Cardi"

Kendrick Lamar Feat. Rihanna – "Loyalty".

French Montana Feat. Swae Lee – "Unforgettable"

Best female hip-hop artist

Cardi B – winner

Rhapsody

Nicki Minaj

Remy Ma

Bread Dej

Best male hip hop artist

Kendrick Lamar – winner

DJ Khaled

Jay Z

Duck

J. Cole

Best group

Migos – winner

Chloe X Halle

A tribe called Quest

N.E.R.D

Rae Sremmurd

Best R & B / Female Pop Artist

Beyonce – winner

Kehlani

HER.

Rihanna

SZA

Best male R & B / pop artist

Bruno Mars – winner

Chris Brown

The weekend

Khalid

Daniel Caesar

Best new artist

SZA – winner

Goldlink

HER.

A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie

Daniel Caesar

Best international act

Davido (Nigeria) – winner

Stormzy (United Kingdom)

Fally Ipupa (Democratic Republic of Congo)

Cassper Nyovest (South Africa)

Tiwa Savage (Nigeria)

Niska (France)

Distraction Boyz (South Africa)

Stefflon Don (United Kingdom)

J Hus (United Kingdom)

Dadju (France)

Booba (France)