Every year I say that I will NOT watch the BET Awards and every year I do and I’m usually pretty disappointed. BET’s production is never on point and the performances are always sub par. So as the clock inched closer and closer to 8:00 pm, I found myself a little anxious to see it, mainly to see what awards TIP was going to win and how the situation between him and Luda/Chaka Zulu would pan out. Much to my amazement, it was actually a pretty good show. The performances had to be the standout of the entire event. Every artist put on a real show as opposed to the usual “one artist and 20-men on stage flossin as if they have a career in entertainment” entourage. Aside from that, here’s what peaked my interest on the 2007 BET Awards…
---The men’s choice of attire, most notably Lloyd with his V-NECK purple tight cap-sleeved shirt and turquoise and purple satin jacket. NO. SIR.
---The Destiny’s Child “reunion” in which Beyonce introduces a shaky-voiced Kelly Rowland. Did anyone else notice that Michelle was dancing backup for B and at the end, all she did was strike a pose? Bless her heart, but everytime I see Michelle, it brings me back to this.
---Seeing Erykah Badu perform after eons. Had to break out Worldwide Underground on that one.
---Beyonce shouting out Neyo for writing “Irreplaceable” after she reportedly said that she was the one who wrote it.
---TI for apologizing on behalf of TIP. Can’t say I didn’t see it coming. He had to do something after Chaka issued his statement.
---Monique’s constant infatuation with Beyonce.
---Pretty Ricky is always a disappointment no matter what. ‘nuff said.
---After seeing everyone copy Rihanna’s signature bob, Ciara’s take on the short hairdo was refreshing, although I loved Keyshia Cole’s short asymmetrical bob. And speaking of Keyshia Cole, she always sounds good live (well almost) (YBF) and I never get sick of hearing “Last Night.” Diddy was lip synching, right?
---Ciara. That chick can dance her AZZ off.
---Lil Kim on stage even if she sounded out of breath.
---Beyonce’s transformer outfit.
---50’s performance (yawn).
---Patti Labelle throwing DOWN during the salute to Gerald Levert. Did you peep how Yolanda Adams just gave up and let her command the stage? HA
---Finally seeing all of Diana Ross’s kids. I knew she had a lot of them, had never seen most of them.
---Both TI and Luda winning awards.
---Don Cheadle finally being recognized for something and to win a Humanitarian Award is top notch. His acceptance speech was beautifully written and spoken. He’s been putting in work for at least 15 years (remember him being Will’s best friend on Fresh Prince of Bel-Air)?
---Robin Thicke doing his little dance number. It looks like he practiced really hard. Really. Hard.
---Jennifer Hudson taking over – 3 noms and two wins. She ripped her performance to the point that Jennifer Holiday was trying to keep up with her.
---Surprised that Akon didn’t win any awards for “I Wanna Love You.”
---BET ripping off every single show on MTV’s lineup. (Baldwin Hills, SOB…) and why are they selling the last season of College Hill??
All in all, it was a solid show and I'm grateful that three hours of my life weren't completely wasted.
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