BET Awards 2019: Mary J. Blige Gives Iconic Performance, H.E.R Sends A Powerful Message & Nipsey Hussle Mother Speaks

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Regina Hall
Host of BET Awards 2019

The BET Awards 2019 was filled with special performances that we will never forget. Hosted by actress Regina Hall who brought us back to her Candy days when she put on a tease for Julian in the black dramedy "The Best Man". During her performance she brought out Sugar Bear of EU who sang his popular hit  "Da Butt". Taraji P. Henson who honored Tyler Perry with his award also joined Regina on stage doing the popular dance.

Rapper Offset opened the show with "Clout" featuring his boo and rapstress Cardi B who put on a lapdance for her man and her fans. The Migos and DJ Mustard also killed the stage with "Pure Water". Mary J. Blige was honored with the BET Lifetime Achievement Award. Following her acceptance speech she put on an iconic performance that we will never forget.

Mary J. Blige performed some of her most greatest hits including "No More Drama", "I'm Going Down" and "I'm Fine". Lil Kim graced the stage looking stunning as ever joined Mary in the classic hit "I Can Love You" and then came Method Man joining her in the duet "You're All I Need". Although the queen of hip hop appeared to be a little tired and could barely move in those thigh high boots she still gave a great performance like she always does.

Along with Mary the unforgettable Fantasia also performed her latest single "Enough" from her latest album. Before Mary put on a show singer H.E.R the voice of the new generation put on a powerful performance with a inspirational spoken word before she delivered her vocals to "The Lord Is Coming". 

Other performances included Da Baby, Lil Baby, Chi City Girls, Lil Nas X ft. Billy Ray Cyrus, Kirk Franklin, Kelly Price, Kiana Lede, Lucky Daye, Lizzo, Yung Miami and Meek Mill. Following Nipsey Hussle mother's emotional speech Marsha Ambrosius, YG, DJ Khalid and John Legend performed "Real Time", "Last Time I Checc'd" and "Higher" in his honor.

This year's awards winners were Cardi B for Best Female Hip Hop Artist, Lil Baby for Best New Artist, Migos for Best group, Ella Mai for Viewers Choice Award, Regina King for Best Actress and Burner Boy for Best International Artist. Taking the show out was Johnny Gill singing "Before I Let Go" by Frankie Beverly.

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Marsai Martin
Honored With Young Stars Award
BET Awards 2019

Marsai Martin who became first young person to produce a movie in Hollywood was honored with the Young Stars Award. The 14 year old is known for her role as Diane in the comedy Black-ish. She also executive produced the comedy film "Little".

Hip Hop Music Review: "Off Of You" Chughey

Rapper Chughey
Gladstone, Michigan

Introducing the latest single called "Off Of You" from hip hop artist known as Chughey. If you have ever been with someone that you just can't get off of no matter how hard you try or no matter what you do, you can definitely relate to this song. On this track Chughey starts off with a hook in rare form expressing the things he has done such as smoking, drinking and other things to help distract him from that special someone. Despite the vulgarity this Michigan born rapper shows he is not shy to share his emotional side with his audience.

Check out Chughey's latest hot track "Off Of You" with a catchy hook by clicking the link below:

https://open.spotify.com/album/0MbjsWZwG4tncfa72Ijs3g

Just to give a little info on Chughey, he is a hip hop artist living in Gladstone, Michigan who began expressing his creative music side following an accident from snowskating in 2012. Since then he has released four mixtapes and two albums. He also produced and engineered his second EP called "My Two Cents Is Free" released in August 2017.

Chughey has nearly 7,400 monthly listeners including listeners from Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York and Seattle combined. To listen to "Off Of You" other tracks like "Spearfishing" and "Ready", albums and mixtapes from Chughey check him out on Spotify!

Follow Chughey on Twitter and Instagram @itschughey
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Tamara M. Anderson
@mahoganymagazin
@mstekeyla75
@itschughey

BET Awards 2016: Sheila E., Bilal, Janelle Monae Pays Tribute To Prince

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The 2016 BET Awards was dedicated to the late musician/actor Prince. The musical ceremony was hosted by Tracie Ellis Ross and Anthony Anderson with special appearances by comedian Dave Chappelle, actress Taraji P. Henson, Fantasia and Spike Lee who presented actor Samuel L. Jackson with the lifetime Achievement Award. Actor and activist Jesse Williams gave an emotional phenomenal speech on various things that has affected and is damaging to our community.

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Sheila E. along with Bilal, Janelle Monae, Erykah Badu, The Roots, Stevie Wonder, Alicia Keys, Tori Kelly, D'Angelo and Jennifer Hudson paid tribute to the late Prince. Of all the performaces in honor of Prince Bilal, Janelle Monae and Sheila E were more impressionable. Bilal who sang "Do Me" was all over the stage showcasing seductive moves imitating what Prince would do. Janelle sang several classics including "Pop Life" and "I Would Die 4 You". Sheila E. took the show out performing some of Prince classics including "Housequake", "Love Bizarre" and "Baby I'm A Star". Sheila E. played the drums and guitar. She sang. She danced. She did it all with the help of Jerome who also joined Sheila on stage.

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Other peformances of this year's BET Awards were Beyonce who opened the show with rapper Kendrick Lamar in the single "Freedom",. Maxwell sang his latest single "All The Ways Love Can Feel" and "Lake By The Ocean". Bryson Tiller who won for Best Male R&B Artist and Best New Artist sang his his single "Don't"Future graced the stage with "Wicked" and rapper Designer had the crowd jumping with him to the hit "Panda". French Montana, Fat Joe and Remy Ma performed "All The Way Up" and Usher also gave a surprising performance. 

The BET Awards 2016 is now over. Musicians came out and showed out. Coming up is the Soul Train Awards and the BET Hip Hop Awards.

Stay tuned for upcoming show dates and times!

Tamara M. Anderson

@mstekeyla