Washington [USA] USA], At the 2024 BET Awards, Usher was honored with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award, marking a career spanning decades of musical innovation and cultural influence.
The ceremony, hosted by Taraji P. Henson and broadcast live from downtown Los Angeles on BET, celebrated Usher's journey with an all-star tribute and a deeply personal speech that resonated with the audience, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The tribute, hosted by legendary producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, began with a moving video montage chronicling Usher's evolution from young talent to global icon.
The tribute performances that followed showcased a variety of his hits, beginning with Childish Gambino's moving performance of 'U Don't Have to Call' and Keke Palmer's dynamic performance of 'You Make Me Wanna...' .
Summer Walker, Coco Jones, Marsha Ambrosius, Chloe, Tinashe, Teyana Taylor, Victoria Monet and Latto took the stage, offering passionate renditions of Usher's classic songs, captivating the audience and visibly moving the honoree himself.
After the tribute, Usher, dressed in a white jacket and jeans, took the stage visibly emotional but composed, where he gave a heartfelt speech that touched on topics of family, fatherhood and forgiveness. "Getting here definitely hasn't been easy, but it's been worth it," he remarked, expressing his gratitude for his journey, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Usher's speech delved into his personal experiences, particularly addressing the absence of his father during his upbringing.
"I was trying to make sense of this name that was given to me by a man who didn't stay because he didn't love me," he revealed, shedding light on the challenges he faced and emphasizing the importance of forgiveness and presence in fatherhood.
Addressing his ex-wife, Tameka Foster, Usher acknowledged the meaning behind her song 'Good Good,' which symbolizes a new chapter in his life.
He also highlighted the importance of forgiveness in personal growth, urging the audience to embrace openness and understanding.
Accompanied by his family, including his wife Jennifer Goicoechea Raymond, his mother Jonnetta Patton, his sons Naviyd Raymond and Usher 'Cinco' Raymond V, and his brother J. Lack, Usher's presence on stage underscored the night's celebration. family support and resilience.
Usher also won Best R&B/Hip-Hop Artist during the award ceremony.
The ceremony, hosted by Taraji P. Henson and broadcast live from downtown Los Angeles on BET, celebrated Usher's journey with an all-star tribute and a deeply personal speech that resonated with the audience, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The tribute, hosted by legendary producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, began with a moving video montage chronicling Usher's evolution from young talent to global icon.
The tribute performances that followed showcased a variety of his hits, beginning with Childish Gambino's moving performance of 'U Don't Have to Call' and Keke Palmer's dynamic performance of 'You Make Me Wanna...' .
Summer Walker, Coco Jones, Marsha Ambrosius, Chloe, Tinashe, Teyana Taylor, Victoria Monet and Latto took the stage, offering passionate renditions of Usher's classic songs, captivating the audience and visibly moving the honoree himself.
After the tribute, Usher, dressed in a white jacket and jeans, took the stage visibly emotional but composed, where he gave a heartfelt speech that touched on topics of family, fatherhood and forgiveness. "Getting here definitely hasn't been easy, but it's been worth it," he remarked, expressing his gratitude for his journey, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Usher's speech delved into his personal experiences, particularly addressing the absence of his father during his upbringing.
"I was trying to make sense of this name that was given to me by a man who didn't stay because he didn't love me," he revealed, shedding light on the challenges he faced and emphasizing the importance of forgiveness and presence in fatherhood.
Addressing his ex-wife, Tameka Foster, Usher acknowledged the meaning behind her song 'Good Good,' which symbolizes a new chapter in his life.
He also highlighted the importance of forgiveness in personal growth, urging the audience to embrace openness and understanding.
Accompanied by his family, including his wife Jennifer Goicoechea Raymond, his mother Jonnetta Patton, his sons Naviyd Raymond and Usher 'Cinco' Raymond V, and his brother J. Lack, Usher's presence on stage underscored the night's celebration. family support and resilience.
Usher also won Best R&B/Hip-Hop Artist during the award ceremony.
