Sean "Didi" Combs Wins Highest Honor at BET Awards

Los Angeles— Sean "Didi" Combs gives a speech about his moving dreams for the Black Community So, on Sunday night, while accepting the highest honors of the BET Awards, I conveyed the spirit of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.

After Combs won the Lifetime Achievement Award, music mogul said God put a special message in his heart to realize his "new dream." He was awarded awards by Baby Face and Ye (formerly known as Kanye West). He grew up calling Combs his "favorite artist".

"I got this dream of blacks being free," Combs said, with Baby Face and Ye standing behind him at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. "I got this dream of controlling my destiny. I got this dream of being accountable and stopping killing each other. We are rich, wealthy and the same block Got this dream of living in. We have this dream of unifying. ”

The BET Awards focus on winners in 19 categories, including movies and sports. , Celebrate the contributions of colorful people through the field of entertainment.

Doja Cat, Drake and Ari Lennox participated in the awards with the most nominations, but no trophies. Formed by Bruno Mars and Anderson Park, Silk Sonic has won two awards, including the Album of the Year, for their project "An Evening with Silk Sonic."

Oscar-nominated host Taraji P. Henson of the show said Combs' influence was "great for culture."

During the Combs speech, he began his career with the late Andre Harrell, his mother for doing some work as a child, and his many years. Three children paying homage to the late Kim Porter, a girlfriend and his mother.

"I miss Kim," Combs said. Previously, in a star-studded tribute performance to Combs, he dedicated an emotional video montage to Porter. Nostalgic compliments included the appearances of Mary J. Blige, Lil'Kim, Busta Rhymes, Jodesi, Shine, and Faith Evans.

Combs founded Bad Boy Records, has won three Grammy Awards, and has worked with many leading artists such as Notorious B.I.G., Blige, Usher, Lil Kim, Evans, and 112. He created fashion wear. A line called Sean John has launched a music-focused Revolt TV and has his own vodka. He also produced MTV's reality show "Making the Band."

In 2004, the rapper producer played Walter Leigh in the Broadway Revival of "Raisins of the Sun," which aired four years later as a television adaptation. He has also appeared in movies such as "Get Him to the Greek Rockstar" and "Chocolate Chocolate".

Past winners include Prince, Whitney Houston, Queen Latifah, Samuel L. Jackson, Lionel Richie, Anita Baker and New Edition.

Babyface and you both called Combs a "legend."

"This guy has survived a lot and is now able to break a lot of doors and stand. I know I can be here today." You wore black and said. Face cover. "He broke so many doors of classism, taste, culture and stolen goods."

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Combs' honor is the constitutional protection against abortion of women by other big stars using the BET Awards.

Henson takes the stage as a show organizer with an uplifting message about "black excellence" before the court overturns the groundbreaking Roe v. Wade ruling.Last week. After Rizzo performed a flute solo show in a glittering gold outfit, the actor went on stage and played her single "About Damn Time."

"It's a damn time to talk about the fact that guns have more rights than women. It's a sad day in America," Henson said. She thanked Lizzo. Lizzo, along with ticket seller and concert promotion company Live Nation, recently donated $ 1 million in tour revenue to Planned Parenthood.

Grammy nominee singer Janelle Monáe lifted her middle finger towards the Supreme Court before introducing the best female R&B / pop artist candidate.

"These artists are art on our own terms in a world that seeks to control and crack down on our bodies, our bodies, our decisions, our bodies. A singer who also pays homage to the LGBTQ + community, who makes, owns our truth, and expresses himself freely and rudely. " "F --- You are the Supreme Court. We know we are celebrating us now. We definitely deserve to celebrate-especially now we have our rights and We should celebrate our art by keeping the truth.

"It's hard for us. I want to talk to men directly, but we need everything. We need everything to stand up, stand up for us, stand up with us. If a woman has benefited from one of the most difficult decisions in life, abortion. Must be standing. This is not just a problem for women. This is a problem for everyone. We need your support more than ever. "

Rats are the best new artists After winning, I gave a moving speech. She hit "Big Energy" with Mariah Carey. "It never gives a man to crack down on my body."

Singer Thames dedicated her best international acting award to many "dreaming" women.

"This doesn't happen in my hometown," says Lagos, a Nigerian-born singer who won the best collaboration with Justin Bieber and the Wizkid song "Essence." I did. "This is a dream. Jack Harlow played" Poison "with Lil Wayne before Brandy went on stage with him. "First class." While Harlow and Brandy were playing, the camera was aimed at her brother, Ray J, who was seen dancing in the audience.

Chance the Rapper and Joe Ibada $$ played "Hise&" In her pink gown, Muni Long said "Hrs&Hrs." Before her jam "Hrs&Hrs." I opened her set with a "Time Machine" snippet.