Yes, I watched against my better mind & I must say that I was not let down by the show. When I say I was not let down it is because my expectations were as low as a pregnant ants stomach.
I really think BET needs to reevaluate what BET stands for; I mean how many Black people are really entertained by BET. I know I’m not. The lack of credible programming & constant run of tacky videos just does not stimulate me & I actually find it to be an insult on my intelligence.
While watching the show they ran some dumb ass previews of upcoming shows & I thought I was dying when I saw what they were going to be about, especially Hot Ghetto Mess. BET is trying to kill Black people. I implore you to turn that shit off with me!!!!!
So here are my final thoughts on the show.
What I loved:
- Jennifer Holiday & Jennifer Hudson’s performance although I am sick of this damn song
- The Diana Ross tribute, specifically speaking Erykah Badu’s rendition of Love Hangover. She tore that shit up & showed her ass. I actually did my bitch scream inside my mind
- The Public Enemy James Brown tribute performance
What I liked:
- Beyonce & Ciara shaking their ass, it took the focus off of their talent of thinking they know how to sing
- Nothing really else, well maybe some of the commercials
What turned me off:
- 50¢ like a mutha
- Mo’Nique’s space aged way too tight get ups. I swear I was waiting for a titty & or some back fat to pop the fuck out
- Lil’ Kim’s face
- The
wack carpetBlack carpet coverage - Everything else!
Cluizel / June 27, 2007
My Mom was talking about watching it and I just rolled my eyes…
I don’t even watch BET anymore so I didn’t even know it was coming…poo
mark / June 27, 2007
I dont watch Bet anymore either. Black people need to demand better programing.
Darius T. Williams / June 27, 2007
I didn’t even know the BET awards were coming on. It’s cool if I missed it – it’ll be on again for the next 6 months – lol.
RedDredPrincess / June 27, 2007
So, I ended up watching some of it (well really switching between it and Shaq’s fat camp show). I have to say that I was surprised that there was nothing really outrageous and it seemed like they told folks to be on their best behavior.
Don Cheadle, who got the Humanitarian Award, prepared a lenghtly, thoughtful, humble and multisyllabic speech. I also forgot which award show I was watching!
I totally agree with you on Monique’s outfits — the silver psychadelic spandex one that looks like she bought it at Wet Seal for $40. Let’s just say we won’t see anyone rushing out to make knock off of that one…..
But the Diana Ross and James Brown tributes were cool. But who’s idea was it to have Lil Wayne’s, Akon’s and Nelly’s kids up there on the stage with them all at once?? Lil’ Wayn’s daughter is such a little ghetto fabulette in the making it is scary!
All in all, it was something to do… Inspring, life changing, or particularly moving, it was not.
And as for the new programming, looks like they are making BET a ghetto, black MTV knock off with all the reality shows. Since when did music channel mean reality show channel??? I am through….
Bygbaby / June 27, 2007
RDP – “the silver psychadelic spandex one that looks like she bought it at Wet Seal for $40.” Hell nall you got me cracking up on that one!!!
My co-worker & I were discussing them kids on stage with their mommas babies daddy. What they hell was that all about & what was the comment about raining your own kids??? I was threw off by that.
You are on point about Don Cheadle. I really like him & he knows how to bring life to any role. Hopefully many other in positions will aid him on a large scale to continue to aid Sudan.
Bygbaby
Lola Gets / June 28, 2007
Ok, LMBFBAOOOO@ bitch screaming for Badu! Oh, sweet Jesus! Ahahaha!
I dont have cable, so I havent seen any of the show…perhaps Ill check YouTube to see if any performances are on there??
L
Michelle W. / June 28, 2007
BET is for suckas!!! Word up and all the way live…or something like that. LOL
For real everytime I watch BET I can feel my self regressing through evolution. Its like I am turning into a Primate with slightly better vocabulary skills. The standard of Black Programming has to go up before the only thing we have on TV representing us is Al Roker and Tyler Perry. And that won’t be good.
PEACE
Naturally Sophia / June 28, 2007
Lola- click on my blog to see Erykah’s performance. It will take you to a site that has all of the performances.
RDP- LMAO! Lil’ Wayne’s daughter is like a female mini me of him! Her album is prob. in the works. lol! “Stunin’ like her daddy”
BYG- great post
Keith / June 28, 2007
Man, I can’t even remember the last time I nwatched ANYthing on BET. I’ve been turned off those jokers for years.
Way aheada u bro…
byrdparker / June 28, 2007
i caught the tpain episode… excuse me but has tpain have u won any vogueing contests lately ..
don cheadle was robbed of that oscar by the foxxcoon
good post tafari..
Chi-chi / June 28, 2007
I haven’t watched BET in over 5 years. Thanks for letting me know that I haven’t missed anything. I will try to check out the “Jennifers” on YouTube, I love them both!
Chi(:
Bygbaby / June 29, 2007
Kudos to all who have tuned BET out!!!
Sophia – Thanks for the link. It was on Youtube but it got took down.
Byrpark – Why come you hatin’ on Jamie now. LOL Too bad only one can win
Bygbaby
byrdparker / June 29, 2007
i hated that ray charles movie. sorry … it was a characterture,performance. I like foxx in comedies!
Cluizel / July 5, 2007
Ok…I caught some of it one night last week out of sheer curiosity…and because it will air 20 times over.
Erykah killed it…and Don Cheadle was great…everything else…kinda boo.