BET issues APOLOGY over Usher's censored speech due to 'audio malfunction' as he accepted Lifetime Achievement honor at the bash By Jacqueline Lindenberg For Dailymail.Com and Adam S. Levy and Associated Press Published: 18:24, 2 July 2024 | Updated: 18:38, 2 July 2024 e-mail 9 shares 2 View comments Usher 's lengthy and heartfelt speech as he accepted the Lifetime Achievement honor at the 2024 BET Awards was noticeably marred by constant censorship - with BET now issuing an apology over the matter.
The annual ceremony took place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles over the weekend on Sunday, with the Daddy's Home hitmaker, 45, also garnering a win for Best Male R&B/Pop Artist. However, during his acceptance of the Lifetime Achievement Award, portions of the moment were notably muted - causing fans to quickly jump to X to comment on the 'ridiculous' censoring. On Monday, BET released a statement to apologize : 'Celebrating global icon Usher on our stage with a star-studded tribute and having him accept his award with a heartfelt speech was an honor.
' 'Due to an audio malfunction during the LIVE telecast, portions of his speech were inadvertently muted,' the network explained. Usher's, 45, lengthy and heartfelt speech as he accepted the Lifetime Achievement honor at the 2024 BET Awards was noticeably marred by constant censorship - with BET now issuing an apology over the matter; seen on Sunday in L.A.
'We extend our sincere apologies to Usher as we couldn't be more grateful.
