BET 2008 Awards Break Down

This year was everything surprising and entertaining at the BET 2008 Awards show, the opener with Usher showed he is no where near retirement as an entertainer and family man. I'm sure those two duties can be demanding, but you'd never know by watching Usher on the stage.

Having Kayne West share the stage with Young Jeezy brought street right through to your TV. You could feel the crowd's energy from watching Young Jeezy and Kanye on the stage, reppin for their cities.

My favorite of the night so far was Alicia Keys taking audience viewers down memory lane with the femme fatales of the early 90's that paved the way for a strong, independant, woman. (SWV, EnVouge & TLC) Was it me.. but didnt Chili look a little nervous on stage..hmmm.


Kayne West gave a memorable acceptance speech bringing Lil Wayne to the stage with him, quoting "HipHop Aint Dead".

Solange and Banner were joined on stage with Cassie, Soulja Boy, delivering a positive message "VOTE", even bringing humor with the building rooting Barack Obama.

He told you.. T-Pain was in the building to accept his award with Kanye West for "Best Collaboration", stating "Two years ago, I couldn't even get a ticket to get in here", image that?.. Now he is accepting awards. You, go boy.


Keisha Cole was joined by Lil Kim on stage and it was quite a site considering Lil Kim is 85% barbie plastic. Did you see them hips?

Florida's presence was definitely seen with ring leader T-Pain showcasing all the latest
break-thru artists from the 305.

Neicy Nash made some bold analogies to celebrity child fostering. From the look on Kanye's face he was wondering, like the rest of us at home, if the writers had that in the script.

Gabrielle Union was looking lovely on stage promoting her new movie, Meet Dave. She brought humorous charm while introducing "Best Group" of the Year , which UGK won. Bun B was definately reppin for Texas. He even gave Pimp C's wife an opportunity to speak on behalf of her late husband. Too bad she didnt move her big head out the way so viewers could see more of Queen, Bun B's wife. She was looking very pretty in a colorful evening gown.

That show Ciria and Chris Brown put all up in your face, I'm sure gave Rhianna some ideas of how to entice her man later this evening.

Giving us a history lesson with the origins of Al Green, Rev. Al Green. Bringing emotion and love with one message "Peace, Love, & Happiness". A well deserved award as Lifetime Achiever.

And where has Maxwell been hiding.. he still performs? Yeah, he showed out following Anthony Hamilton and Jill Scott honoring Rev. Al Green to the stage, with John Legend as presenter.

Aww what a beautiful thing seeing Al Green on the stage, almost as if he never aged or lost that skill to get crowd participation. Even I, at home, was clapping my hands along with the crowd.

Lil Wayne said "We aint nothing without God", preach!

Rhianna hits the stage...

Saving the best for last "Best Female R&B Artist of the Year".

Humanitarian recipient, Quincy Jones spoke wise words for the future, Give back.

Ashanti showing all them legs got the honor to introduce her man, Nelly. Shirtless and dressed in khaki cargo shorts to get down and work a sweat performing with Jermaine Dupri, Steppin on my J's... Ciria moved like fluid on that stage while Fergie held her own on the stage with Nelly.


Anyways.. P. Diddy need to hurry up and get off stage saying more women need to view Lauren London as a role model and announcing "Let the party, begin".. Where has he been? The party started a long time ago in the building, way before he placed foot on the stage.

So glad Alicia Keyes won that Best Female R&B Artist..she deserved it.

All together the show was a success and the best awards show Ive seen in a long time. Entertainers shined and performed. They did what they do best, entertain. The afterparty was off the chain LIVE!! Thanks BET for keeping us entertained.