It might be her third time internet hosting the BET Awards, however Taraji P. Henson. is bringing one thing new to her internet hosting duties. The actress plans to showcase “one more expertise” throughout the 2024 BET Awards stay present. Nevertheless, she is conserving viewers on the sting of their seats as she has not but revealed what the expertise is.
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Based on Folks, Henson has needed to indicate the world a expertise of hers, however she has not but had the chance. In an thrilling twist, she plans to carry out the expertise throughout the award present.
“I’m showcasing one more expertise that lots of you don’t know that I can do. A few of you understand, however not all of you,” Henson advised the outlet. “I simply haven’t had the stage. I’ve, really, as soon as. However everyone didn’t see it. That is tradition’s largest night time. The world will know.”
Although the Shade Purple actress has been in present enterprise for many years, and it isn’t her first rodeo on the award present, the polished skilled continues to be nervous. “I really like nerves. I nonetheless get nervous. I get nervous on the primary day of capturing. It’s a stay present. Something can go proper or unsuitable, you understand, however that’s what’s so thrilling,” she acknowledged. “That’s what I really like about stay theater. It retains you in your toes.”
Henson was set to host the 2023 Award present however sat out as a result of SAG-AFTRA strike, “I used to be prepared final yr to host, after which we had the [SAG and WGA] strike. So, I’m actually excited this yr. It’s gonna be an unbelievable present.”
The 2024 BET Awards Are Stacked With Performances
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Henson’s secret expertise isn’t the one purpose to tune into this yr’s BET Awards. Folks additionally acknowledged that viewers can count on performances from their favourite artists. Will Smith is scheduled to carry out, and Henson is happy about his set.
“It’s tradition’s largest night time. The performances are gonna blow us all away. We obtained Will Smith, guys. I’m so excited to see what he has up his sleeve,” she acknowledged.
The rap women have been killing 2024, which makes GloRilla, Latto, and Megan Thee Stallion the anticipated performers. Muni Lengthy, Sexyy Pink, Shaboozey, Victoria Monét, Lauryn Hill, YG Marley, Ice Spice, Tanner Adell, Tyla, Chlöe, Infantile Gambino (a.okay.a. Donald Glover), Keke Palmer, Summer season Walker, and Marsha Ambrosius are additionally set to seem.
Receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award, Usher may also take the stage to simply accept the honour. Moreover, Drake is the main nominee, with a complete of seven. Nicki Minaj is shut behind as she was nominated for six awards.
The 2024 BET Awards shall be stay on June thirtieth at 8:00 PM (ET) on BET.
