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Host Jamie Foxx on stage at the 2018 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on Sunday, June 24, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
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Host Jamie Foxx on stage at the 2018 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on Sunday, June 24, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
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Monologue by Jamie Foxx
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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"
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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.
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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.
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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."
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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)
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