This Sunday's show marks the 20th anniversary of the BET Awards. Here are some of the best moments from over the last two decades.
delivering impassioned calls to action and activism, the BET Awards have always provided fans with indelible memories.
In celebration of 20 years of the BET Awards, ET is looking back at some of the greatest, wildest, most entertaining celebrity appearances from the show's two-decade history.In just the third BET Awards ever, the show created a timeless moment in which the King of Pop presented The Godfather of Soul with the Lifetime Achievement Award, and could hardly contain his excitement over getting to honor the man who influenced him"more than any other entertainer.
, Nelly and Magic Johnson onstage to give quasi-lap dances. Beyoncé herself gave Howard a thrill, and the dazed look on the actor's face cemented this moment in fans' memories.The Fugees put their famous feud behind them and reunited for a surprise appearance and wowed the crowd with an unannounced medley of their hits,"Ready or Not,""Fu-Gee-La" and"Killing Me Softly.
Not only did Alicia Keys slay her performance of"Teenage Love Affair," she also helped honor the female artists and R&B groups who inspired her and paved the way by bringing out SWV, TLC, and the original members of En Vogue to join her on the stage.Always the prophetic revolutionary, Prince's inspiring words when accepting the prestigious award ring truer now than they did at the time:"The future's in your hands now and the world is really yours.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
2020 BET Awards Host Amanda Seales Dishes on What Fans Can ExpectThe comedian opened up to ET about what the show has planned for its 20th anniversary.
Read more »
Beyonce To Be Honored At 2020 BET Awards.Beyonce will receive a major honor at the upcoming 2020 BETAwards. 👑
Read more »
Beyoncé to Receive Humanitarian Honor at BET AwardsBET on Thursday announced that Beyoncé will receive the Humanitarian Award at the 2020 BET Awards, set to air on Sunday. Additionally, special tributes are planned for the late Kobe Bryant and Little Richard at this year's virtual ceremony.
Read more »
2020 BET Awards: How to Watch, Who's Performing and More!Beyoncé will receive the Humanitarian Award at the BETAwards for her efforts in fighting racial inequality and helping marginalized people during the coronavirus pandemic. 🖤
Read more »
Beyoncé Is Getting A Long Overdue Honor At The 2020 BET AwardsThe superstar will be recognized for her humanitarian work at this year's award show.
Read more »
BET Awards: Beyonce to receive Humanitarian Award, Lil Wayne to honor Kobe BryantThe 2020 BET Awards will honor Beyoncé Knowles-Carter with the prestigious Humanitarian Award and pay tribute to Kobe Bryant and Little Richard.
Read more »