As you know, the the 8th Annual BET Awards went down last night. Overall it was pretty dope with some memorable moments - nothing monumental. The much hyped Beyonce, Usher and Lil’ Wayne performance proved to be a non-event, leaving Ursh to give a lack-luster performance where he lip-synched through its entirety. (He didn't even bother to mix in a couple of live vocals.) Sub-par performances from Keyshia Cole (WTF. It's always fun to see Lil' Kim though) and Jeezy continued to disappoint. Even Kanye's appearance in Put On was sort of a let-down.
One of the highlights however, was seeing Alicia Keys performance as she invited with SWV, En Vogue, and TLC to join her. (I always love when she does her tribute to old school.) Another near-stellar performance was Ne-Yo's stage interpretation of his single, Closer. He really staked his claim as an entertainer last night. I don't know who wiped the floor with Usher more, him or Chris Brown. (Sidenote: Did anyone notice how the camera kept cutting to Rihanna when Ciara joined him on stage? Classic)
The crowd rose to their feet as Al Green performed his hits Let's Stay Together and Love and Happiness. And a seemingly sober, Lil' Wayne closed the show with T-Pain performing new singles Got Money, A Millie and his smash hit, Lollipop.
