The2022 BET Awardsmay have given us some memorableperformances, speeches andsurprise appearances, but not everything made it to air.
Inside the Show
The crowd was the place to be Sunday night at Los Angeles' Microsoft Theater, as everyone fromBilly PorterandLena WaithetoCynthia Erivosnagged a seat at the show. The trio was even seen sharing a laugh together during commercial break.
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Jussie Smollettwas also seen in the audience, dancing throughout the night in good spirits. The actor, who previously starred onEmpirealongside hostTaraji P. Henson, previously received public support from Henson after he was found guilty of staging his own hate crime and filing a false police report in 2019.
Elsewhere in the crowd,Ray Jwas pumped to see his sisterBrandytake the stage withJack Harlowfor asurprise duetof his chart-topper “First Class,” and Lil' Kim received some of the night’s biggest cheers when she performed as part of a tribute toSean “Diddy” Combs.
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Diddy, of course, was the man of the hour; on hand Sunday to receive theLifetime Achievement Award, the rapper drew hugs and attention from many people in the audience during commercial breaks.
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Backstage
Before taking the stage with Joey Bada$$ to perform “The Highs & The Lows,“Chance the Rapperand his team took part in a prayer huddle, andChloe Baileywas spotted doing vocal warm-ups before performing “Surprise” and “Treat Me.”
Afterwards
Once the show wrapped, many of the night’s big stars headed to the celebrity hotspot Craig’s, includingLizzo. The singer, who performed her hit “About Damn Time,” was spotted with herboyfriend, Myke Wright, and her mom, Shari, at the popular Italian restaurant.
source: people.com
