Timmy84 said:

well, yes, unfortunately for Michael's memory, the BET awards were the first televised extravaganza to come up after his death. shit, why couldn't they have pre-recorded this last weekend.

what's the next soonest one, so that we can get a decent tribute? MTV VMA's?

errant said:

Who knows? But I feel funny looking at tribute shows now.

Looking at Tiny tonight, Claudia Jordan was kinda right. She said she didn't know whether to shake her hand or put a quarter in her back

and with that said, Peace ya'll!

Ths was one of the best shows they've put on. Would have been excellent if Soulja Boy and the Cash Money set had been axed. I thought Jamie did great, starting with a lot of levity and ending in solemn respect.

Beyonce's performance was haunting, and not in a good way.

Timmy84 said:

Yup. Those two men were very very subdued, sang simply and wonderfully without going overboard, and even Ne-yo had enough sense to remove his hat during his performances as a sign of respect to the dead. So they get a pass from me for those 2 performances.

StephaniePlum said:

EXACTLY.

Like I said, this may as well have been the excerpt from Beyonce doing Cirque du Soleil in Vegas, and as great a r&p/pop singer she is, she sounds atrocious trying to excercise operatic chops. That's just not. her. forte. Bless her heart but the chile sounded like her throat was full of Jello Pudding. Michael is probably up in heaven consoling Marian Anderson as we speak.
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So....have the BET Awards always been this ghetto? Or is that the culture for the kids nowadays?

I just watched some clips of the BET-event on their site. I hoped that they already had posted Ne-Yo's performance of "lady In My Life", though the "I'll Be There" duet from Jamie & Ne-Yo is uploaded.
Also watched the performance of Kid Cudi on 106 & Park. Kid Cudi partly sang over his voice on tape. I know he's getting props in the media and that he's got a solid fanbase,
but that singing part of him sounded very amateurish to me. I might see this wrong but i feel that in some cases the bar for aknowleding "performing" talent in urban music seems much lower,
and a tool such as "autotune" doesn't help that much either.

Sorry for the rant & party on.
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Ottensen said:

bboy87 said:

OMGGGG looks like Tiny is altering her mouth now as well...

TI likes it hood style and now...a reality show so all of the girls can emulate
hood-dress up


if your from the block fine ... don't start dressing up just isn't right
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well the people already have expressed their reaction to Joe plugging his business partner/ plans it's reached CNN that it was in bad taste so this is good! Too bad Londell walked away before this man opened his mouth,for benefit of doubts sake perhaps it hasn't hit him.

My thoughts are as others mentioned he is without a doubt disconnected and the primary reason for many of the family members state of mind then and now.

Timmy84 said:

And Uncle Charlie's skills bridging the gap.

tamewar said:

Although it's tempting to call them that, the use of that term always comes across as if every artist is basically seen as disposable once they're no more in the commercial limelight.
It's like totally forgetting that they accomplished recording quality material. No matter how messed up Keith Sweat might've sung on the BET-event which is very unfortunate,
nevertheless he has been representing himself on an important point of change in urban music and can be aknowledged for that.

CalhounSq said:

LOL!!! You made my entire day and I have only been up for 10 minutes!!

shonenjoe said:

This "old man" is a main reason why events like this (no matter the many differences among watchers) are alive today.
I hope Don will be remembered and respected for what he has accomplished with urban music on television.
Watch some classic episodes of Soul Train and see the respect of how he represents and interviews artists in those shows.
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If the general public had any taste, all the current so-called artists on that show and most of those for the last 15 years would be has-beens.
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This thread is too long to go back and wade through all the minstrel shit (which is depressing) to look for the original poster's comment to quote on so I'll just reply here.....The "old man" couldn't be half as boring as the rest of the show.

The show did seem so dull, but to see poor Janet, I was almost moved to tears.

japanrocks said:[quote]




Jamie Foxx is such a greasy slease bag...the "Beat It" thing didn't bother me as much as him making reference to his "Boa Constrictor" and actually grabbing it several time. I hate this type of negroidian bofooery. Grossly inappropriate. Why are these current black entertainers so happy to make us all look bad.
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I recorded it in case something good happened and as I scrolled through looking for Janet (who looked beautiful even in mourning) I see it was truly a cringefest of the largest proportion. For some reason T-Pain stood out to me. Going on stage with a cup and the glasses and his whole look wearing an MJ shirt. What a f*cking disgrace. Why is it so hard for people to have some dignity for one day? I wanted to fly out to LA and kick him in the throat. I decided to fast forward in superspeed and then go backward since Janet was on at the end. As soon as she was done, I was done.

The show was not the best or worst. It had it's moments. The opener New Edition was very good. Jamie Foxx over did it every time he opened his mouth. Neo paying tribute to MJ (Lady of My Life) was the best....also his performance bringing out the old school new Jack Swing singers Keith Sweat, Guy, & BBD was good. All the rappers SUCKED. Beyonce sounded great...i was a bit confused with the look. What was that all about? Someone else should have presented the O'Jays. Don Cornelius sounded & looked lost. I will not even mention the singers chosen to do their songs. Janet Jackson coming out & saying Thanks was definitely the highlight of the evening very touching. Bet did do something nice showing respect. Overall the show was sloppy.
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See the O'Jays performed?... I believe more of that will keep BET alive...More old skool artists and performances.
Tell me wat the hell so interestin about Soulja Boy soundin like he in pain throughout an entire song?
Y'all think he would've made it back in the day at the Apollo? .....NOPE!

Lammastide said:

Well speaking for myself I have had a resent death in my family also so I know how janet much feel I am also the baby in my family and I was very close to my brother that passed away and I was kind of like janet as in representing the family because everyone else could not do it.so don't discount the baby as the weak one because we are stronger then you think.

I enjoyed the show 4 what it was. Entertainment.
The old school acts were better than the new school acts.
Jamie was a nut.....as usual.

The show had it's moments but it was still very dull.


Beyonce could have sung a Michael Jackson song or her song "Halo" to honor Michael but because she wants to show off she sung "Ava Maria" in a bad jewel up bathing suit. That Bride/angel/ballerina outfit was not cute.
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The show is not braodcasted overhere, but I just watched an interview with Joe Jackson on the red carpet and he once more showed that he is one of the most disgusting people ever IMO .

I want 2 see the movie, "Skank Robbers".....

JayJai said:

the first time he'd open his mouth he'd get booed and scooted off the stage.

Was Ne-Yo's performance of "Lady In My Life" done at 2 different moments of the event ?


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Credit: John Shearer/WireImage

Beyonce:
The singer pays tribute to her hero and teacher Michael Jackson at Sunday night's 2009 BET Awards, where she was named best female R&B artist before host Jamie Foxx escorted her off the stage to make room for a performance by Jay-Z.