Some of the biggest names in sports are expected to take home a silver statue at this year’s ESPY Awards.
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Offset and Quavo reunited for a surprise performance to honor their late groupmate, Takeoff, who was fatally shot on Nov. 1 in Houston, Texas, with a touching tribute during this year's BET Awards. The duo performed together for the first time since they disbanded their hip-hop trio, Migos, after releasing their fourth and final studio album in 2021.
When the awards show returned from a commercial break, a curtain raised on a darkened stage with two shadowed figures emerging: Quavo and Offset, standing before an image of the Space Shuttle. As a recording of Takeoff's verse on the song «Hotel Lobby» began (as recorded by his duo with Quavo, Unc & Phew), the space shuttle took off and the pair launched into the group's biggest hit, «Bad & Boujee.»Quavo and Offset reunite at the #BETAwards for a performance honoring the late Takeoff: pic.twitter.com/3MWgL6XrqIBoth Offset and Quavo have shared several tributes to Takeoff since his death almost a year ago. Takeoff — whose real name was Kirshnik Khari Ball — was 28 when he was killed at a bowling alley when an argument led to gunfire. Two weeks after Takeoff's death, Offset broke his silence and called the tragedy a «nightmare.» Offset took to Instagram and said, «The pain you have left me with is so unbearable.
My heart is shattered and I have so many things to say, but I can't find the words.»Offset, only two years older than the close friend he regularly called his cousin, said he had been going to sleep and waking up hoping it was all a dream, but instead, «it's reality, and reality feels like a nightmare.»The rapper's heartbreaking tribute continued, «I wish I could hug you one last time. Laugh one last time.
Smoke one last time. Perform one last time.»In April, Offset
.Some of the biggest names in sports are expected to take home a silver statue at this year’s ESPY Awards.
Offset has told fans that paying tribute to his late friend Takeoff at this year’s BET Awards “cleared his soul.”On June 25, he and fellow Migos bandmate Quavo performed the breakthrough hit ‘Bad and Boujee’ at the 2023 BET Awards. Before that, they honoured their late third member by shining a spotlight in between them and making space for Takeoff while his popular ‘HOTEL LOBBY’ verse played.Reflecting on their performance during a recent Instagram Live, Offset said, “I love all my fans. I love y’all.
Offset and Quavo reunited for a surprise performance during this year's BET Awards, the Georgia-born rapper is reflecting on how it all came together in memory of their late groupmate, Takeoff, who was fatally shot on Nov. 1 in Houston, Texas.On Thursday, Offset — born Kiari Kendrell Cephus — took to Instagram Live to share with his followers how the touching tribute to Takeoff came to be. The performance was the duo's first together since they disbanded their hip-hop trio, Migos, after releasing their fourth and final studio album, in 2021.
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend gave their newborn a name with a special meaning. On Wednesday, the couple announced that they've welcomed their fourth child, a baby boy, with the help of a woman named Alexandra, their surrogate, whom they honored in their son's name.In her post, Chrissy wrote that Alexandra was «the most incredible, loving, compassionate surrogate we could ever imagine.»«I knew she was a perfect match for us the moment we spoke to her.
You’ve probably heard by now about how this year marks the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. It’s a theme last night’s BET awards embraced with gusto, featuring performances from generational icons alongside the hottest up-and-comers of the moment.
For the 2023 BET Awards, Latto wanted memorable hair and a memorable win. It’s no surprise that the rapper achieved both, and her hairstylist, Ashanti Lation, exclusively told Us Weekly how she made it happen.
Nobody expected Offset and Quavo to reunite at Sunday’s BET Awards show, but now that they have, we are basking in the aftermath of the moment that honored late bandmate Takeoff.
Quavo and Offset paid tribute to their late bandmate, Takeoff, with a surprise performance at the 2023 BET Awards.
The Hollywood Reporter that LaBelle was blocked from seeing the prompter.“It was an extraordinary privilege to celebrate the life and legacy of Ms. Tina Turner at BET Awards 2023.
Patti LaBelle got by with a little help from the 2023 BET Awards audience after forgetting the lyrics during her rousing tribute to the late Tina Turner.
It’s culture’s biggest night! Some of the biggest names in music, television, film and sports turned out for the 2023 BET Awards, ready to celebrate Black excellence.
Migos‘ Quavo and Offset performed together for first time since bandmate Takeoff‘s death at last night’s (June 25) 2023 BET Awards.Takeoff (real name Kirsnick Khari Ball) was killed on November 1, 2022 in what Houston police said was a “lucrative” game of dice outside a bowling alley at around 2.30am. The police have said that the rapper was not involved and was “an innocent bystander”.
2023 BET Awards gave one of the greatest his flowers.During «culture's biggest night,» Busta Rhymes was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award — presented by Marlon Wayans and Swizz Beatz -- where he shared an inspirational message in his acceptance speech, and got emotional while holding the prestigious award.Known for his rapid-fire delivery and intricate rhymes, the 51-year-old artist was surprisingly candid and soft-spoken as he got real about his career and the trajectory of his life.«All right. So, I'm going to wear it on my sleeve.
2023 BET Awards, and fans got a chance to see their favorites perform the hottest hits on the charts right now.Amid the awards and acceptance speeches, Sunday's show saw some truly impressive numbers from newcomers and veterans alike. Nominees Coco Jones and GloRilla took the stage to perform some of their recent hits, along with hitmakers Doechii and Lil Uzi Vert.Other performances from the full range of hip-hop subgenres include 69 Boyz, Big Daddy Kane, Chief Keef, DJ Unk, E-40, Fast Life Yungstaz & Easton (F.L.Y.), Fat Joe, Ja Rule, Kid 'N Play, MC Lyte, Percy "Master P" Miller, Remy Ma, Soulja Boy, The Sugarhill Gang, Trick Daddy, Trina, Tyga, Uncle Luke, Warren G, Ying Yang Twins, and Yo-Yo.Bia, Coi Leray, Cutty Ranks, Dexta Daps, M.O.P., Rah Digga, ScarLip, Spice, Supercat, Swizz Beatz and more took the stage to celebrate Busta Rhymes and his 30-plus-year musical legacy.ET is following along throughout the night to share every star-studded and showstopping set.
Offset and Quavo reunited for a surprise performance to honor their late groupmate, Takeoff, who was fatally shot on Nov. 1 in Houston, Texas, with a touching tribute during this year’s BET Awards.
Simply the best. On Sunday night, Patti LaBelle paid tribute to her late friend and musical icon, Tina Turner, with a soul-stirring performance during the BET Awards.
this year's Best New Artist at the BET Awards, but her journey to the title was anything but smooth. ET spoke with the star on the red carpet of Sunday night's festivities where she opened up about her rise to fame after kicking off her career on the Disney Channel. The 25-year-old made her breakthrough as a teen actress in the Disney Channel film and although the film was a hit, the star's career didn't have the rise that she'd hoped for. In a YouTube live stream posted in September 2020 that went viral amongst her fans, Jones openly shared that the initially proposed sequel for the film fell through and claimed she didn't receive the same support as her fellow Disney Channel stars despite her immense talent.But the singer saw a change in opportunities after she made a 2021 appearance on the YouTube web series, , hosted by Terrell Grice.
Ice Spice arrived at the 2023 BET Awards dressed to impress. The 23-year-old rapper, who has four first-time nominations at this year's awards ceremony, stepped onto the red carpet outside the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday sporting a sheer floor-length number that hugged her curves with her signature red mane.It's a special time for the breakout star, who released her debut EP in January. On Friday, «Barbie World,» her second collaboration with one of her major influences, Nicki Minaj, was released as a single off of the upcoming soundtrack for Margot Robbie's highly anticipated summer comedy, .
Ray J and Princess Love showed a united front at the 2023 BET Awards on Sunday. The on-again, off-again couple were on hand at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles to present the award for Best New Artist. «Love wins.
Ice Spice arrived at the 2023 BET Awards dressed to impress. The 23-year-old rapper, who has four first-time nominations at this year's awards ceremony, stepped onto the red carpet outside the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday sporting a sheer floor-length number that hugged her curves with her signature red mane.It's a special time for the breakout star, who released her debut EP in January. On Friday, «Barbie World,» her second collaboration with one of her major influences, Nicki Minaj, was released as a single off of the upcoming soundtrack for Margot Robbie's highly anticipated summer comedy, .