Usher Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award at 2024 BET Awards

Usher was celebrated at the 2024 BET Awards as he received the much-deserved Lifetime Achievement Award. The tribute kicked off with a stellar performance featuring various artists paying homage to Usher’s iconic career.

Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis presented the tribute, which included performances by Childish Gambino, Keke Palmer, Summer Walker, Coco Jones, Marsha Ambrosius, Chlöe Bailey, Tinashe, Teyana Taylor, Victoria Monét, and Latto.

Throughout the tribute, Usher was seen enjoying the performances, smiling and clapping along to the renditions of his hit songs.

L.A. Reid and Kenneth ‘Babyface’ Edmonds also took the stage to share stories of Usher’s remarkable talent and early beginnings in the industry.

Usher, visibly emotional, took the stage to accept the award and delivered a heartfelt speech that touched on forgiveness, fatherhood, and the challenges and triumphs of his journey in the music industry.

During his speech, Usher opened up about his personal struggles, including the absence of his father in his life, and emphasized the importance of forgiveness and being present for one’s children.

Usher’s speech resonated with the audience, as he shared powerful messages about resilience, growth, and the transformative power of forgiveness in shaping one’s life.

Family played a central role in Usher’s evening, as he was supported by his mom, brother, sons, and other family members who were present at the BET Awards.

Earlier in the night, Usher also took home the award for Best R&B/Hip-Hop Artist, cementing his status as a celebrated figure in the music industry.

The star-studded event was hosted by Taraji P. Henson and featured a night filled with memorable performances and heartfelt tributes to Usher’s illustrious career.