Usher to Receive Lifetime Achievement BET Award at 2024 Ceremony
American singer Usher Raymond is experiencing an exceptional 2024, with highlights including headlining the Super Bowl, getting married, and
Connie Orlando, BET’s Executive Vice President for Specials, Music Programming, and Music Strategy, commented on Usher’s enduring relationship with the network: “The bond between BET and Usher spans decades, from his multiple appearances on 106 and Park to recently winning Entertainer of the Year at the 55th NAACP Image Awards. Usher’s chart-topping hits, electrifying performances, unforgettable vocals, and signature moves have set new standards for the music industry and black excellence. We are excited to curate an incredible tribute for our global icon.”
Past recipients of the Lifetime Achievement BET Award include legendary figures like Whitney Houston, Prince, Queen Latifah, Mary J. Blige, Samuel L. Jackson, and Lionel Richie.
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Usher shared his excitement for the upcoming honor with his 13.1 million Instagram followers, expressing his gratitude: “30 years of U and I… My Day 1s! Thank U @bet for honoring me with the Lifetime Achievement Award and a tribute performance See U at the #BETAwards “
Earlier this year, Usher delivered a memorable Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas, which he described as one of the pinnacle moments of his career. Before the performance, he emphasized the importance of delivering perfection to his fans: “It has to be perfect. I’ve been doing this for 30 years. I want people who have been part of that journey to feel like it’s a celebration for all of us, from the beginning up until this point,” he told Vogue.
The 2024 BET Awards will take place at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles on June 30 and will be broadcast on Monday, July 1, 2024, in South Africa.
