The 2021 BET Awards, held Sunday at Los Angeles’ Microsoft Theater, marked a triumphant return to a fully live show, with a vaccinated audience in attendance. From Queen Latifah being honored with the 2021 BET Lifetime Achievement Award to Swizz Beatz, Method Man and several Ruff Ryder OGs delivering an emotionally captivating tribute to the late Dmx, the show this year lived up to its commitment to uplift and empower relevant Black voices.
Among the many highlights were performances from Megan Thee Stallion, Lil Baby, Roddy Ricch and Silk Sonic. But it was Tyler, the Creator, H.E.R. and DaBaby who took the broadcast to greater heights with their highly choreographed, visually arresting turns on stage .
Fresh off the release of his sixth studio album, “Call Me If You Get Lost,” Tyler, the Creator was electrifying with “Lumberjack,” which employed a hurricane-like scene utilizing treadmill technology to give the sensation that strong gusts...
Among the many highlights were performances from Megan Thee Stallion, Lil Baby, Roddy Ricch and Silk Sonic. But it was Tyler, the Creator, H.E.R. and DaBaby who took the broadcast to greater heights with their highly choreographed, visually arresting turns on stage .
Fresh off the release of his sixth studio album, “Call Me If You Get Lost,” Tyler, the Creator was electrifying with “Lumberjack,” which employed a hurricane-like scene utilizing treadmill technology to give the sensation that strong gusts...
- 6/29/2021
- by Jordan Rose
- Variety Film + TV
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