Taraji P. Henson and Janelle Monae were just a few of the big performers who took to the stage at the BET Awards to denounce the Supreme Court’s recent decision to strip women of the constitutional right to abortion.
The BET Awards Stars Slammed US Abortion Laws At Ceremony!
Henson was the show’s emcee on Sunday. He delivered a positive message about Black greatness before diving into the Supreme Court’s decision to reverse the historic Roe v. Wade decision. The event began with Lizzo playing a solo flute in a sparkling gold gown. After that, the actress took to the stage to sing her hit song “About Damn Time.”
It’s time to acknowledge that guns have more rights and privileges than women. It’s a horrible day in America today. “Henson expressed his gratitude to Lizzo who, along with Live Nation, contributed $1 million in tour revenue to Planned Parenthood.” A weapon that can kill lives is more powerful than one that can give life.
Janelle Monae raised her middle to the Supreme Court before introducing the candidates. Standing ovations were given to her address at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
The singer praised the LGBTQ+ community by stating, “These artists are producing artwork on our terms, declaring our truths, and expressing ourselves freely in a world which seeks to control our bodies, our decisions, and our bodies.” “(Expressly) you, Supreme Court. We should rejoice right now, I am sure. We certainly deserve to be happy, and now is the right time to do it by fighting for our rights and facts. Monae then announced Sullivan as the category winner. He appealed to men to support women.
We need you. We need you to be strong, to stand for us, and to stand with us. You should stand if you have ever seen a woman make one of the most difficult decisions in her life, ending a pregnancy. This isn’t just a problem for women. This is a problem that affects everyone.
Ari Lennox and Drake received four nominations each. Other nominees included Baby Keem and Silk Sonic as well as Chloe Bailey and Future, H.E.R. Jazmine Sullivan, Ye (previously Kanye West), and Kendrick Lamar. Lil Baby, Mary J. Blige, and Terms.
Brandy joined Jack Harlow on stage to sing “Poison,” which he performed with Lil Wayne before Brandy joined him for “First Class.” Brandy and Harlow are seen performing together before Brandy joins him on stage for his smash hit “First Class.”
Chance, the Rapper, performed “The Highs & The Lows,” while Joey Bada$$ performed the song. Muni Long, wearing a pink gown, opened her concert by performing a clip from “Time Machine” before moving into “Hrs& Hrs.” The 19 categories include sports honors, cinema, and entertainment experts.
In addition, Will Smith received a BET Award for best actor for his performance in King Richard, which also won the best picture.
He stormed the stage at the Oscars this year and whacked Chris Rock for making a joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett-Smith.
Rapper Jack Harlow’s concert featured singer Brandy as a surprise guest, while Ray J, Brandy’s brother, was spotted eating a cup of noodles while watching from the audience.
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