Stars shine at BET Awards as Usher is honored, Will Smith debuts song
That's Lotto right there, performing in a collaboration of some of the smooth stylings of Usher at last night's BET Awards. He was honored at the show, which was hosted by Taraji P Henson. It also featured a performance by a controversial superstar in the middle of a comeback. Elise Preston has the story. Will Smith made a fiery return to the stage at last night's BET Awards. His performance of his new single, You Can Make It, alludes to redemption. They tried to bleed Will Smith in the rear view I see at first, and he was the gift. As Smith, whose latest Bad Boys movie opened at number one last month, tried to come back from that infamous Oscar slap two years ago and mark the rapper's first new music release in seven years, the night had no shortage of star power with packed performances by four time nominee Megan the Stallion, who debuted a medley of tracks from her just released third album. I feel like Mariah Carey got these success. Shabuzzi, whose blend of country and hip hop energized the audience. And Victoria Monet, who took home Video of the Year and the BT her award. And every black woman in this room. I love you, I support you. I See You Album of the year went to Killer Mike, who addressed his arrest after winning three awards at the Grammys last year. Back and I'm winning The night's highlight was the musical tribute to Lifetime Achievement Award winner Usher. Several artists including Childish Gambino, Coco Jones and Lotto performed the best of hits, hallmarking the legendary artist greatest songs this Life Achievement Award. Is it too early for me to receive it because I'm still running and gunning it for CBS Mornings? Elise Preston, Los Angeles. So happy for us. Or may he continue to stay running and gun. And it was great. And Victoria Monet, no doubt how we feel about her. And we thought Usher was having a moment. Yeah, it looks like his moment is lasting a little bit longer. He's having a career. If he is it too early? The answer is no. We did nothing else. Yes. You got it. More to come for Usher. More come.