In the BET Awards 2024, Usher accepted the Lifetime Achievement award, even if the superstar mused it might be early. The Grammy winner stayed on his feet as a parade of artists performed his hits — Childish Gambino kicked it off with “U Don't Have to Call,” joined by Keke Palmer, who took the lead on “You Make Me Wanna. According to a report in PTI, Coco Jones appeared in the audience for a sultry rendition of “There Goes My Baby,” serenading Usher and his wife Jenn Goicoechea.
Summer Walker hit the stage for “Good Good,” Tinashe did “Nice & Slow,” Marsha Ambrosius tackled “Superstar” and Chlöe performed “Good Kisser. ” Teyana Taylor and Victoria Monét teamed up for “Bad Girl,” mirroring Usher and Beyoncé's choreography from their song performance. Latto brought the energy for “Yeah!” In some ways, the homage underscored the women who carried much of the night — dominating the performance".
“Getting here has not been easy, but it has been worth it,” Usher began his lengthy speech, reflecting on his career spanned over three decades. He questioned the timing, saying, "I'm still running and gunning and I still love this (expletive) like I did when I was 8 years old,” he said. Much of his speech couldn't be heard by audiences at home because it was censored.
“I forgive every person who had anything to say negative about me because it only motivated me to be who I am," he said at one point. Earlier in the night, Will Smith stoo.
