Stu Jones: Beyonce worked it across the stage with no doubt. She set the tone and the bar for the rest of the performance for the rest of the night. So it was fitting that she would be the opener of the show. Just would have been nice if i could have played the role of Jay-Z for one song.. Must be nice to get to smack all that AZZ. You got to dream right.
BRIAN: Beyonce looked really beautiful and set the bar for performances that night. It was appropriate to have her as the opener. The all-girl band gave it an almost old-school Prince-ish vibe, like they were The Revolution, and they seemed like characters in the performance. It was hot chemistry. Her stomach was SICK, Beyonce’s body is great after Dreamgirls, even after putting on some more weight. Her energy was amazing, as well as her chemistry with Jay-Z. I really think Beyonce has stepped up her performance game. And I know ya’ll peeped Jay-Z smaking B’s butt. I guess the couple is being a little more playful now.
ANGEL: I’m not the biggest Beyonce fan in the world, but I can’t even hate on her performance. She did a good job. She was bouncing and jumping and shit a little too much to me, but it’s whatever. lol. And I know yall peeped her all girl band in the background, she wasn’t playing around with that. Highlight? Jay-Z spanking Beyonce’s ass. LOL. Was she lip-syncing?
TIANNA: Man this was the performance that made me want to watch the show in the first place. Girlfriend KILLED it. Her hair was looking good, her outfit…eh, could’ve been better but I liked the body art so that made it look hot. Then when Jay came and TAPPED THAT ASS, that really hyped me up. Angel she wasn’t lip syncing at all, that girl has a strong voice and she always hits the stage hard when she performs. I also like towards the end when she fell to the floor and started seizuring LOL. Bee is one hot lady and I’ll always love her.
Stu Jones: Most folks will agree with me that Busta stole the spotlight from everyone else that preformed. Now you know he packs the most energy on stage. He took it to the next level with the props and quest appearances from Eminem (I did not know he was on this track. Good to see him out again RIP Proof). Hands down the best performance of the night.
ANGEL: BEST PERFORMANCE OF THE NIGHT, by far!!! Stage props were on point, everyone (except DMX) came out and did their verse. I can’t even front, I was up like I was there; that’s how hype I was. I was happy to see Eminem out too, he still got it. BUSTA definitely knows how to entertain. Much props to him.
BRIAN: Busta Rhymes’s performance was phenomenal. Kelis looked gorgeous, but the outfit was a little… odd to say the least. Will.I.Am always gives a good show, however the “Touch It” remix performance was just great. Hands down one of the best performances of the night. Everyone looked good, and it was just sick. Missy gave a great performance, as well as Rah Digga (who I was pleasantly surprised to see there) as well as Lloyd Banks and Papoose. Busta basically blanked on that performance, seriously. It was amazing.
TIANNA: Busta’s performance was OFF THE CHAIN. This is the performance that woke me the hell up because I definitely zzzed off during the show. When my sexy Kelis came out looking fly I was already feeling it. Then as soon as “Touch It” went off, the whole thing got crazy. Who expected Eminem’s lil ass to pop out from no where? I sure as hell didn’t. I don’t even like him like that and I was hyped when he came out. Good job Busta!
Stu Jones: Jamie Foxx got put in a Lip-Lock by Fantasia (New Kiss Move. The Kiss was nothing like the reversal. We believe that was the only reason why she came out on stage. Leaving Foxx stunned for a second or two It was not like she was really singing with Foxx, however, she seemed to enjoy her part instantly.
ANGEL: Jamie can sing his ass off live, but he needed to save all that lip sucking for behind closed doors. I know some sheets are getting dirty tonight, he wanted some Fantasia. Did yall catch Jamie trying to get another kiss from her towards the end of the performance? She pulled away from him though. LMAO @ Brian.
TIANNA:: Jame and Fantasia kissing… man I was already sick but that made me alot sicker lol. Somebody pointed out that after they kissed Jamie wiped his mouth off ROFL. But umm yea, the actual performace was cool, I like Jamie’s album so I appreciate him singing so many tracks from off there.
Stu Jones: Well there is no question who was going to look the best out of this reunion. Janet was wearing the Hell out of that dress. JD is a lucky man I tell you. Now for JJ... I am not sure what happen to him. He needed to put some Vaseline on his head. You know if you rock a bald head to got to take care for it. Fellas...You got to admit Thelma was looking good too. Hood as ever , with Here purse on stage. She wanted to make sure Bookman wasn't gonna rob her while she was on stage.
BRIAN: Janet Jackson looked stunning and classic with the members from the Good Time’s cast. She really just looked beautiful. My only question for that part was: Why was ole girl carrying her purse on stage?
ANGEL: LOL, She was carrying it because she knew she was at the BET AWARDS!! Niggas will steal your shit while you on stage. And I could have sworn Janet’s ass got smaller, I guess I was wrong. lol.
TIANNA: I busted out laughing when Bernadette came on stage with her purse. Don’t she know she out the ghetto? LOL. But Miss Janet looked very sexy, I can’t wait for her album to come out.
Stu Jones: Now there were a few jokers like my cousin that did not understand why Chaka Khan was being honored. He knew about two of her hits. I am sure glad that he could watch and get educated. So many rappers have sample the Diva. You know you are hot when you can get Prince and Stevie Wonder to play backup for you. The performance was awesome, she also had India Aire and Yolanda Adams singing with her. Much respect due.
BRIAN: The Chaka Khan tribute was amazing. Everyone was so on point. Yolanda Adams sounded amazing! It was good to see Stevie out there doing his thing too. India Arie should have waited until tonight to premiere her newly bald head again. She appeared on Jay Leno last night with a wig on and then tore it off to expose her newly bald head, so it wasn’t really a surprise. Chaka Khan sounded amazing though. I really enjoyed her! Who let Kanye bring his digital camera though? Hilarious!
ANGEL: I actually forgot how many hits Chaka had! I’m just happy she didn’t pop out of that tight leather outfit she was wearing; I know she was hot!! lol. India and them did a good job, waaay better than that bootleg tribute Toni Braxton and them did for Gladys Knight last year.
TIANNA: Man this Chaka tribute was off the hook, I was singing every song. I wish Chaka could’ve sung everything, Yolanda and India did good but ain’t nothing like hearing Chaka do her own songs. When she singed “Through The Fire” I was about to get teary eyed… man that song got too much history with me lol! LOL @ Angel, yea Toni ain’t sound right doing Gladys.
Stu Jones: You can't hate on Chris Brown cause he did it up. I keep seeing shades of Michael Jackson all over the stage. He defiantly stepped his dance game up and rock the show. But I though foe sure that the platform was going to cave in on him. Let it to BET to cut corners on making the stage props.
BRIAN: Chris Brown is ELECTRIC. Usher and Omarion both need to watch their backs and step up their games, because Chris really set the bar for young male R&B talent. He has so much stage presence, and to be doing so much dancing and still be able to hold his own vocally was simply amazing. He really put on a show. And big ups on his Viewer’s Choice awards too.
TIANNA: This is when I fell asleep, lol. I don’t know, I guess I really didn’t wanna see Chris’s lil ass after he won so many awards in categories where I was rooting for other people. I heard he flipped off the stage into the audience, that sounds a lil dangerous, yeah LOL?
Stu Jones: You would be a hater if you would say she was not looking good. I was just looking for more than one song. She could have remixed something. She walked down the aisle I did not thing she was going to make it to the stage .
BRIAN: Keyshia Cole looked alright. Her face and hair were beautiful, but I was really wishing that her dress could have been a little more classy because that “Love” performance had the potential to really be good. The dress was really not at all flattering to her body. She gave a little too much at the beginning and lost momentum towards the end, you could really tell she was tired.
ANGEL: Yeah homegirl did get a little bit tired towards the end, she was walking around on that stage a little too much. I love Keyshia Cole though. Her album is fire, and I’m glad she is getting some much deserved shine. Vocals were good though.
TIANNA: I wish she would’ve done another song, or combined “I Should’ve Cheated” with it. I dunno, this song was just too much for me and her voice was getting a lil annoying. This is one of those songs you can listen to by cd but can’t listen to it live lol. She looked cute tho, I can’t wait to see her ghetto reality show.
Stu Jones: The trooper of the year award goes to T.I. What gives soundman. The audio was all jacked-up but my man T.I. keep it going and still gave us a hot show. I would have made them reset my music. they had live bands on stage. They could have mad something happed.
ANGEL: Damn, I felt so bad for the homie TI. They really fucked up his performance. I know he made some head rolls backstage. Good thing Diddy called BET on that shit later in the show.
BRIAN: T.I. really held his own during the performance, it’s just a shame that the mics were too turned down. The orchestra performance of “What You Know” would have been extremely hot if they’d just gotten the audio right. Seriously, I can say that he’s one of the few rap artist I love to watch perform because he’s energy is extremely high and he carries so much intensity.
TIANNA: Man they did my boy WRONG, yo! And I was getting really hyped when it began because this is my song. then the music cut off and I’m like wtf? LOL. It would’ve been so hot if BET had the audio working… damn black folks!
Stu Jones: What the Hell was going on with this performance. Yes it was a funny what Diddy called out BET for messing up T.I., however, Young Joc lost major point with me for the Lip Syncing. I don't know why you would be doing that maybe he lost his voice. But, If you got to Lip Sync you own song you better not mess-up. Joc was looking like my drunk friend at Karaoke night.
BRIAN: Yung Joc and Diddy’s performance was randomly fun and they looked like they had a good time. It was a good little crowd stirrer.
ANGEL: Like I said earlier, It was funny how Diddy called BET out on their fuck ups. I know they were mad. Good performance though, I can’t lie I got up and did the “Tom Cruise” too. How dope would that have been if Tom came on the stage though?
TIANNA: IT’S GOIN DOOOOOOOWN. I dunno, I could’ve done without this performance, and I think Joc was rap syncing. But seeing how this song was the anthem of the summer, of course they had to do it.
Stu Jones: Well I don't want to blast Mary J. too bad, however, just had a few things. First, what was up with the one outfit thing. She was on stage singing a few times. Everyone else seemed to be able to switch up the gear between stage time she took off her jacket that was her wardrobe change. Second, she could have used some background dancers because she needed more energy.
BRIAN: Mary’s outfit for her performance was a mess. That one piece with that denim shrug, and that HUGE silver zipper blatantly on the back of that outfit? With that awful weave pony tail? Her performance to me was boring and low energy, and honestly, I’ve never been fond of Mary’s live voice. I was happy for her winnings, though.
ANGEL: Same ol Mary J performance to me. So this one gets a big ol NEXT! Still love Mary though, don’t get it twisted. She did better on Busta’s shit though.
TIANNA:I think I was sleep during this performance because I
was wondering what happened to Mary. But if it was boring I’m glad my
medication had me knocked out lol. Her lil denim piece looks cute but
the jacket is too much. YUCK.
Stu Jones: These two sisters rock the show. They brought us back to church and did a great job.
BRIAN: Mary Mary looked and sounded awesome. I really love their chemistry on stage, their performance was beautiful and heart-felt. Those girls have some voices on them.
ANGEL: Point blank, these sistas can sang their asses off. I can’t believe that was actually live. Much props to them.
TIANNA: Man I love Mary Mary, they never fail me. Of course they won’t because these some CHUUUCH singers right here. I wish the audience could’ve showed them more love and not sat on them because the performance was so heartfelt to me. Oh and their hair ALWAYS looks right, do it up sisters!
Stu Jones: Harry Belafonte was out looking good for 70. He brought it home with some knowledge and challenged us to me a difference in this world.
BRIAN: I was so glad to see Harry Belafonte out at the awards. He looked really good for his age! My mom used to love him, so it was really good to see him out. It was good to see him get some recognition for being an activist and humanitarian because a lot of times, things like that are looked over. Not only that, but he’s mastered all different kinds of the arts. He really spoke the truth on the awards tonight!
ANGEL: It was good to see a living legend at the awards tonight. He has done so much in a lifetime, I could only imagine. Good to see he is still kickin, and making changes in this messed up world.
TIANNA: Harry is such a legend and it was really inspiring to see him speak. The acceptance speech he gave was so well spoken and powerful, I think a lot of people from our generation could’ve taken so much from just those five minutes of hearing him talk. He definitely deserved that award.
Stu Jones: Now BET betternot ever let this brother host nothing else ever. Not ever the dance groups on 106 and Park. The jokes were all lame and did not keep the show moving.
ANGEL: Damon Wayans was horrible. Why was he even there? Did yall catch that wack ass African /g-unit joke he did at the beginning of the show. LAME!!
BRIAN: Damon was pretty much the definition of boring, corny and unfunny. They really could have chosen someone better for a host. And what was with that untied bow tie? I swear, the absolute worst.
TIANNA: Three words - HOR-RI-BLE. He wasn’t funny, and just wasn’t a good host period. His brother Keenan probably would’ve done better than him, at least he’s better eye candy.
BRIAN: I was really impressed with the award show, except for Damon’s performance. He was really terrible. Worse than Jessica Alba on the MTV Movie Awards. I was really expecting the awards to suck, but it turned out to be a really nice event. There was few room for complaints in my book, save T.I.’s audio mishap. They had top-notch performances and it just seemed pretty classy. I really enjoyed it - wouldn’t mind watching again.
ANGEL: I have to admit, I hyped myself up a bit for it, so I was kind of disappointed. It was a great show overall though. One of the best ones so far. BET really stepped up their game this year, well in the performance area that is. I know those BET Execs are fighting over who hired Damon Wayans as the host though. lol. Hopefully, Mo’Nique will come back next year, and tear down the house again. lol. BLACK STAR POWER was out in full force tonight..
TIANNA: I thought it was alright. I kinda was hyped for it and it wasn’t even all I expected. The show had its good points and it’s bad points. Last year’s show was WAY better IMO.
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