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title: "Usher wins Lifetime Achievement Award, Tyla best new artist and more from the BET Awards"
description: "South Africa's Tyla is bringing home the Best New Artist award from the BET Awards and Usher was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Hosted by Taraji P. Henson and featuring performances from Will Smith, Megan Thee Stallion, Childish Gambino, and more, here is a selection of photographs from the night."
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# Usher wins Lifetime Achievement Award, Tyla best new artist and more from the BET Awards

> South Africa's Tyla is bringing home the Best New Artist award from the BET Awards and Usher was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Hosted by Taraji P. Henson and featuring performances from Will Smith, Megan Thee Stallion, Childish Gambino, and more, here is a selection of photographs from the night.

By Maverick Life Staff · Published 1 July 2024, 19:50 SAST · Updated 2 July 2024, 15:15 SAST

## Content

![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 30: Usher accepts the Best Male R&B/Pop Artist award onstage during the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/zfKyb3VawFoFRH3dPIrMT5bJ7KE=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GettyImages-2160005755.jpg)

*Usher accepts the Best Male R&B/Pop Artist award onstage during the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)*

![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 30: Tyla accepts the Best International Act award onstage during the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/kkL1Y7MOb0lgBO1qTKUa0ccaEc4=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GettyImages-2160003632.jpg)

*Tyla accepts the Best International Act award onstage during the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)*

![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 30: A view of the stage during the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/gKUocbbimYVxxNjfhedIx3ARRz0=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GettyImages-2160014628.jpg)

*A view of the stage during the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)*

![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 30: Chloe Bailey (C) performs/speaks onstage during the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/Z0Z241UwD6yh3sJzSNrnL1V0JEk=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GettyImages-2160020450.jpg)

*Chloe Bailey (C) performs/speaks onstage during the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)*

![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 30: Summer Walker (C) performs onstage during the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/Y8gPTdCVrmW8WGTb6M3iuUmylRM=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GettyImages-2160018668.jpg)

*Summer Walker (C) performs onstage during the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)*

![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 30: Victoria Monét performs onstage during the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/sFmgIEllNl_udZL4KtOgGHDR-xo=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GettyImages-2160006668.jpg)

*Victoria Monét performs onstage during the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)*

![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 30: Kaytranada performs onstage during the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/yTo3SJ2NhwfmAkB6u__ghkTB1OA=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GettyImages-2160003832.jpg)

*Kaytranada performs onstage during the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)*

![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 30: Victoria Monét performs onstage during the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/MSyQBcZVhRckG2ov3ATuOIbAMzo=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GettyImages-2160004612.jpg)

*Victoria Monét performs onstage during the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)*

![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 30: Keke Palmer performs onstage during the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/Wfm3tZYQz4CO_u9kDFEgieaBc9k=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GettyImages-2160016322.jpg)

*Keke Palmer performs onstage during the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)*

![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 30: Victoria Monét performs onstage during the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/noz3G9rJgjM2CwIxUenQtwTBI7s=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GettyImages-2160019191.jpg)

*Victoria Monét performs onstage during the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)*

![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 30: Taraji P. Henson performs onstage during the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/oC6pMOLW1qycjP91WtPTNnm7TNk=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GettyImages-2160002638.jpg)

*Taraji P. Henson performs onstage during the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)*

![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 30: Megan Thee Stallion performs onstage at the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/FU0I9TD9hB_vc8svHu3KirPeA_w=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GettyImages-2160039348.jpg)

*Megan Thee Stallion performs onstage at the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)*

![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 30: B Simone is seen onstage during the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/znotFxrgtgMbQSTIqGXXbS5IE5Q=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GettyImages-2160006282.jpg)

*B Simone is seen onstage during the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)*

![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 30: Taraji P. Henson speaks onstage during the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/j8J5cO-s8PxjzlMvPRcGNbhqdwY=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GettyImages-2160011274.jpg)

*Taraji P. Henson speaks onstage during the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)*

![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 28: Sexyy Red performs at the 2024 BET Experience Concert Series at Crypto.com Arena on June 28, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kayla Oaddams/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/FiKXgNAqKlp0CvV9MbCmpq3W6iY=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GettyImages-2159818950.jpg)

*Sexyy Red performs at the 2024 BET Experience Concert Series at Crypto.com Arena on June 28, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kayla Oaddams/Getty Images)*

![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 30: (L-R) Van Van and Heiress Harris perform onstage during the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/1BOhZRGHBNign8UiyRGS4YKOqLI=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GettyImages-2160007606.jpg)

*(L-R) Van Van and Heiress Harris perform onstage during the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)*

![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 30: Skillibeng performs onstage during the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/Nd_F0b0AxwOIBLIkK4bWu7N90zk=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GettyImages-2160014564.jpg)

*Skillibeng performs onstage during the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)*

![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 28: Cardi B performs at 2024 BET Experience Concert Series at Crypto.com Arena on June 28, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kayla Oaddams/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/1RiLrm3YvuOqyVELSHPlwJjfcnI=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GettyImages-2159804218.jpg)

*Cardi B performs at 2024 BET Experience Concert Series at Crypto.com Arena on June 28, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kayla Oaddams/Getty Images)*

![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 30: Connie Diiamond performs at the 2024 BET Awards Pre-Show at Peacock Theater on June 30 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Maury Phillips/Getty Images for BET)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/CiJ3ay8_rFfGFgH1lLvq87M9OYg=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GettyImages-2160006356.jpg)

*Connie Diiamond performs at the 2024 BET Awards Pre-Show at Peacock Theater on June 30 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Maury Phillips/Getty Images for BET)*

![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 30: 4Batz performs at the 2024 BET Awards Pre-Show at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Maury Phillips/Getty Images for BET)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/Y_p_4GJQ9lS_OvX6SXTyqERS_nY=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GettyImages-2160004788.jpg)

*4Batz performs at the 2024 BET Awards Pre-Show at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Maury Phillips/Getty Images for BET)*

![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 30: Lil' Mo performs at the 2024 BET Awards Pre-Show at Peacock Theater on June 30 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Maury Phillips/Getty Images for BET)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/2m_ex7z4PHtCU8sfKrkDXzDFckc=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GettyImages-2160006586.jpg)

*Lil' Mo performs at the 2024 BET Awards Pre-Show at Peacock Theater on June 30 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Maury Phillips/Getty Images for BET)*

![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 30: Will Smith performs onstage during the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/HIsR2dASchurPrPREYN5aS71C-8=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GettyImages-2160020429.jpg)

*Will Smith performs onstage during the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)*

![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 30: Lauryn Hill performs onstage during the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/Wy-7pnj2A0C1IYQpaLNXJU_b66g=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GettyImages-2160019767.jpg)

*Lauryn Hill performs onstage during the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)*

![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 30: Tinashe performs onstage during the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/IkaTNaF9fuMo8LmKsdNXH2OCqcQ=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GettyImages-2160017535.jpg)

*Tinashe performs onstage during the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)*

![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 30: Marsha Ambrosius performs onstage during the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/Ui5VmnCgOgZ311ChsYodhgV5XI0=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GettyImages-2160017006.jpg)

*Marsha Ambrosius performs onstage during the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)*

![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 30: (L-R) Victoria Monet and Teyana Taylor perform onstage during the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/HKuX_G2SBRbbK6dGRy2n2cBKqYE=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GettyImages-2160018378.jpg)

*(L-R) Victoria Monet and Teyana Taylor perform onstage during the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)*

![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 30: GloRilla performs onstage during the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/v_iUrfTmmEZk2LRr_e5v7Y36MXQ=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GettyImages-2160010348.jpg)

*GloRilla performs onstage during the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)*

![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 30: Chloe Bailey performs/speaks onstage during the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/obbHH0hoL9Tv_xMGFJY_IJuqqww=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GettyImages-2160017541.jpg)

*Chloe Bailey performs/speaks onstage during the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)*

![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 30: Niecy Nash-Betts attends the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/dFE6REQsupqqzcL9_yrX2H-ZSjs=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GettyImages-2159997855.jpg)

*Niecy Nash-Betts attends the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)*

![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 30: Michael Blackson attends the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/u4B6wtcU48pAG7PfMSdTYBHqdig=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GettyImages-2159995201.jpg)

*Michael Blackson attends the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)*

![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 30: Laura Govan attends the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for BET)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/bUoJNX_6gQKSG_gJY3Ic_zLXs0w=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GettyImages-2160001296.jpg)

*Laura Govan attends the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for BET)*

![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 30: Angela White attends the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for BET)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/03Ifbx0yeJujewEP9-5kPTkaEDU=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GettyImages-2160000413.jpg)

*Angela White attends the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for BET)*

![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 30:  Ice Spice attends the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for BET)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/KPWav5G7-mdUN_U4fWM_1SbqGJ8=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GettyImages-2160000195.jpg)

*Ice Spice attends the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for BET)*

![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 30: Tyla attends the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for BET)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/wnFKKDYHConXfOY_xH_NHXTlwh4=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GettyImages-2160001913.jpg)

*Tyla attends the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for BET)*

![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 30: Jabria Mccullum attends the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for BET)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/81gyg_JDFhvc-lISw5-18iCso3A=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GettyImages-2159999551.jpg)

*Jabria Mccullum attends the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for BET)*

![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 30: Miguel A. Núñez attends the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for BET)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/i0xcql-JLTp7iI67yrWF65JULCs=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GettyImages-2159990489.jpg)

*Miguel A. Núñez attends the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for BET)*

![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 30: Durrell Dupard attends the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for BET)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/5DBWw-4l4RJcJ6Vq88HCenUmy-M=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GettyImages-2159994212.jpg)

*Durrell Dupard attends the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for BET) DM*