Tyla was the primary winner named at Sunday’s 2024 BET Awards held on the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles within the class for Best International Act.
‘This could be very heavy, guys,’ the Water singer, 22, mentioned as she accepted the honors. ‘Guys, I didn’t put together something however I just need to say thanks a lot to my tigers, my household, my staff.’
The South Africa-born singer, who donned a black Versace robe and an estimated $230,000 in Jared Atelier jewellery to Sunday’s present, wrapped up in saying she’s ‘going to be performing quickly.’
Tyla, whose different hit singles embrace Truth or Dare, Art and Jump, was subsequently named Best New Artist, besting fellow nominees 41, 4Batz, Ayra Starr, Bossman Dlow, Fridayy, October London and Sexyy Red.
‘Oh, my gosh, that is loopy,’ she mentioned in her acceptance speech. ‘Firstly, I like Sexyy Red. Oh, my gosh. I like her a lot, however yeah, that is just such a present to be right here.
Tyla was the primary winner named at Sunday’s 2024 BET Awards held on the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles within the class for Best International Act
The South Africa-born singer mentioned she’s ‘going to be performing quickly’
‘I just need to dedicate this one to Africa, you understand. I need to dedicate this one to the entire African superstars earlier than me that did not get these alternatives that I’m getting. Yeah, it is just wonderful – Africa to the world!’
Usher was named the Best Male R&B/Pop Artist, besting fellow nominees together with Brent Faiyaz, Bryson Tiller, Burna Boy, Chris Brown, Drake, Fridayy and October London.
Usher, 45, mentioned in his acceptance speech that he was ‘actually pleased to have the ability to be on this class.’
‘Obviously tonight is a celebration of many issues with the ability to be acknowledged for this life achievement award that is coming,’ Usher mentioned. ‘I’m actually pleased to nonetheless be part of the combat, you understand what I’m saying.’
In his speech, Usher, who is father to four children, used his platform to emphasise the significance of fatherhood.
‘To fathers tonight at residence or on this viewers, I would love you to face up,’ Usher mentioned. ‘Far too typically, we get to this second on we’re in a position to say to our moms, “Look mom, I made it.” We do not get probability to say sufficient “Dad, I did it.”
‘So this one is for all the boys on the market being generals to their sons and motivation for our future Black leaders, younger males. Thank you guys a lot for this honor.’
Killer Mike, 49, pulled off an upset in capturing Album of the Year for his report Michael edged fellow nominees together with Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday 2, Drake’s For All the Dogs (Scary Hours Edition), Usher’s Coming Home, Chris Brown’s 11:11.
Tyla, whose different hit singles embrace Truth or Dare, Art and Jump, was subsequently named Best New Artist
She mentioned, ‘I just need to dedicate this one to Africa, you understand. I need to dedicate this one to the entire African superstars earlier than me that did not get these alternatives that I’m getting. Yeah, it is just wonderful – Africa to the world!’
Usher, 45, was named the Best Male R&B/Pop Artist, besting fellow nominees together with Brent Faiyaz, Bryson Tiller, Burna Boy, Chris Brown, Drake, Fridayy and October London
Usher mentioned in his acceptance speech that he was ‘actually pleased to have the ability to be on this class’
Grammy-winning singer Usher shall be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award
‘I’m moved and compelled to say this on this second,’ the Atlanta native mentioned in his speech. ‘Lots of people are going to say, “Who was he? Who is he? Why did he get it?” I’m a illustration of one of many best issues God has ever made and that’s one-half of the Black household.
‘Black males and ladies, I’m you. Whether you are younger, whether or not you are outdated, whether or not you want me, whether or not you do not like me, I’m completely you. And this win is completely ours!’
Killer Mike referenced his arrest in February on the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, days after it was revealed he won’t be facing any charges in reference to the incident, which involved a security guard.
‘Technically I used to be not alleged to be right here: I used to be put in handcuffs and I used to be marched out of this constructing,’ Killer Mike mentioned. ‘But I need to inform you, have a look at God as a result of I’m again, child – I’m again and I’m profitable.’
SZA, 34, received the honors for Best Female R&B/Pop Artist, prevailing in a bunch of honorees together with Beyoncé, Coco Jones, Doja Cat, H.E.R., Muni Long, Victoria Monét and Tyla. SZA was not readily available to simply accept the award, as she was enjoying the Glastonbury Festival on Sunday.
Victoria Monét introduced her mom L’Tanya Chestang-Cubit onstage as she received the BET Her award for her observe On My Mama.
‘It’s such an honor to obtain this award, particularly the BET Her award as a result of I’m so proud to be a Black lady – and that is the woman I put it on – that is my mama,’ Monét, 35, mentioned. ‘I’m so pleased to be right here and I do know, I just need to say that we actually want one another. We must help one another.
‘We must collaborate with the pleased face. So anyone on this room that could be a Black feminine artist, I might like to collaborate and make the anthem that is going to interrupt the Internet collectively. I do know we want that.’
Killer Mike, 49, pulled off an upset in capturing Album of the Year for his report Michael edged fellow nominees together with Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday 2, Drake’s For All the Dogs (Scary Hours Edition), Usher’s Coming Home, Chris Brown’s 11:11
He mentioned in his speech, ‘Black males and ladies, I’m you. Whether you are younger, whether or not you are outdated, whether or not you want me, whether or not you do not like me, I’m completely you. And this win is completely ours!’
Victoria Monét, 35, introduced her mom L’Tanya Chestang-Cubit onstage as she received the BET Her award for her observe On My Mama
‘It’s such an honor to obtain this award, particularly the BET Her award as a result of I’m so proud to be a Black lady – and that is the woman I put it on – that is my mama,’ Monét mentioned
Regina King, 53, was named the winner of the Best Actress award, as she was nominated in opposition to Angela Bassett, Ayo Edebiri, Coco Jones, Danielle Brooks, Fantasia, Halle Bailey and Issa Rae. The Oscar-winning If Beale Street Could Talk star was not readily available to simply accept the honors.
The award present’s theme this 12 months was Standing on Culture, with Taraji P. Henson returning because the host, and Grammy-winning singer Usher being honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Drake led all artists in nominations with seven, together with Album of the Year, Best Male Hip Hop Artist and Best Male Hip Hop Artist.
Nicki Minaj bought six nominations together with for Album of the Year for her Pink Friday 2 launch, whereas Beyonce was up for 5 honors, together with for finest feminine R&B/pop artist in addition to two Cowboy Carter tracks – Texas Hold ’Em and 16 Carriages.
J. Cole, Sexyy Red, SZA and Victoria Monét even have 5 nominations every.
Beyonce and Jay-Z’s eldest daughter Blue Ivy Carter, 11, can also be nominated for the Youngstars Award.
Will Smith, 55, debuted a brand new, unique music titled You Can Make It on the award present.
‘From his begin as a rapper to The Fresh Prince to being a field workplace king as one of many Bad Boys, Will Smith is actually a world icon, and we’re honored to welcome him again to grace the BET Awards stage,’ Connie Orlando, EVP Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy at BET, mentioned in an announcement previous to the ceremony.
Leading the BET Awards 2024 nominations, Drake has acquired seven nods together with Album of the Year and Best Male Hip Hop Artist.
Nicki Minaj has landed six nominations together with for album of the 12 months for her Pink Friday 2 launch
Will Smith is ready to debut new music in his first main solo efficiency for the reason that notorious Oscar slap on Sunday; (pictured June)
‘We stay up for Will including to one more defining night time for the tradition that isn’t to be missed.’
Last 12 months’s ceremony noticed Latto named Best Female Hip Hop Artist whereas rap icon Busta Rhymes was additionally awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Beyoncé’s Break My Soul was named the winner of the BET Her award and she additionally received the Viewer’s Choice Award for Break My Soul.