'The Boondocks' Warned Us About The 'BET Awards' - CH News Show

hypersclub.com/ - Following the premiere of the 2024 BET Awards, many viewers would speak out regarding the representation of black people during the ceremony. For a new episode of The Comedy Hype News Show, Symphony Thompson invites new analyst Marvin Hunter and Steve Brown of the 'Yeah We Talk Like This' podcast to react to last nigh't award ceremony. Instagram: @ComedyHype & Twitter: @ComedyHype_

[@krashdummiez007]

The fact any gospel artist would even show their face at the BET awards is ridiculous.

[@jentrification_]

somebody gotta pray for us

[@kilaangelo5414]

Word!!!

[@APTTMHYforever]

Thank you!!! I feel like I’m the only one who feels this way… same for the Grammy’s. So many demonic performances and rituals AND not to mention all the profanity and butt shaking A few years ago, at one of my younger cousins wedding reception was so rowdy with all the raunchy vulgar music. I had to leave after 30 minutes or so. My spirit would not let me relax in that environment, it almost gave me a panic attack. I don’t understand how any Christian can sit for HOURS in those type of environments

[@moniquewrites9046]

That part!

[@ViraL_FootprinT.ex.e]

I remember listening to the DVD commentary for one of the seasons of the show, and Aaron mentioned the hypocrisy of B.E.T. showing ratchetass videos late night Saturdays into early Sunday mornings. Plus, as someone who grew up being dragged to various Black churches across the country growing up, nothing surprises me wjen it cones to these hustling azz pastors 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@coleycole5344]

Why is this even a question? BET has been complete garbage for almost 20 years already.

[@sheraydunbar729]

Ohhhhh wowww the shade......😱

[@timothythornton6624]

Why's BET Been Garbage?

[@MrCoreyCW1]

@@timothythornton6624well, it’s been garbage since they since they over from the original owners. BUT, I have to say that the tribute was very good.

[@tysmith2138]

Yelp! BET was great back in the 90's! They had BET news and Teen Summit and other educational programming! The Boondocks were right! Last night's BET was a hoe-wards show! 😮

[@TheHistorianKing]

Viacom owns BET. It's a 🗑️ garbage channel now. It use to be good (Black Owned) until 2001 before Bob Johnson unfortunately sold it to them folks. SMH! We always selling our creations not caring about sustaining LEGACY.

[@TheCloveart]

BET also banned that episode of the Boondocks from airing on television. So yes, Aaron McGruder was 100% right.

[@matrixxs]

yes it did ,the funny thing is at that time the boondocks was airing on bet at that time. but i caught it on canada tv back then.😅

[@TheCloveart]

@@matrixxs Crazy! Yeah, it aired on Cartoon Network here in the states. But BET and Cartoon Network might have been connected somehow. Maybe through the cable services.

[@arielalysse6074]

the Boondocks made two episodes containing BET and both of them got banned.

[@TheHistorianKing]

Viacom owns BET. It's a 🗑️ garbage channel now. It use to be good (Black Owned) until 2001 before Bob Johnson unfortunately sold it to them folks. SMH! We always selling our creations not caring about sustaining LEGACY.

[@cjjohnson3827]

I haven’t watched since 106 & park was around. TBH I forgot that network was still in existence 😳

[@anewk9868]

There’s a reason why presidential candidates assume they NEED to talk to Cardi B in order to reach the “Black vote” efficiently smh

[@KevonnieElaine]

Exactly

[@FLYPPSiDE]

LOL... Pretty sure the folk Cardi reaching aren't even registered to vote.

[@nvbredpilled6472]

Let that sink in

[@denisexx6337]

No that's not. Y'all need to stop letting these politicians play in your face and insult your intelligence.

[@jdson381]

Right!

[@denzelreid4834]

The Boondocks was ahead of its time.

[@glorymosbyfloyd3878]

Totally

[@unexplorednetwork]

Hence why Aaron was blackballed. You don't see or hear of anything about him. He was shut down because his Boondocks satire was exposing the truth.

[@unsolicited577]

Ahead of its time and on time. The fact that we’re talking about an episode that’s over ten years old, which refers to a network that hasn’t been Black-owned since the turn of the century, speaks volumes.

[@Thespeedrap]

They was right but nobody paid attention until YT showed up and exposed it.

[@HairAvatar305]

How is South Park still up & running but not boondocks ✨🧐

[@swannoir7949]

That's why no A-List celebrities go to BET Awards anymore.

[@thesupervisor3270]

I’m still trying to figure out who’s watching BET in 2024 😆🤡

[@danniedallas8909]

​@@thesupervisor3270.. exactly a group of friends was just talking about that.. you Will NEVER SEE NONE OF THE ELITE BLACK FOLK THERE PERIOD

[@Quran112083]

Will Smith was there 😂

[@Fgaentertainment]

He did it as charity 😂​@@Quran112083

[@NaLovePHAT4Life]

@@Quran112083 😆😆😆😆😆

[@lolabunny1157]

Years ago you could half way watch the BET awards with your family without feeling weird and uncomfortable.

[@toreytownsend4705]

Yup!!!

[@SheAlwayzL8]

And all ages knew Er'body that performed or had at least heard their records playing Saturday morning!!😊

[@fbakay4700]

Tila doesn't identify as Black, she's a South African *Colored* person and they call themselves Colored in order to make it clear that they don't want to be mistaken for Black South Africans....

[@GoldenGraham25]

Yes, when they incorporated the youth and the elders. It reminds me of the time MJ honored James Brown, Prince tribute, etc.

[@takiapowers7002]

That what I remember even my granny could enjoy it but now I didn’t even know it was on

[@aRayCPic]

Oh, now the Pound Cake speach makes sense....side note: BET is black targeted not black owed.

[@FunnFoto]

Everything we do is targeted

[@spekialcay1]

Exactly

[@TheeOne4.44]

"Black targeted, not Black owned", is exactly right, and the reason Taraji had me fuming by constantly lying to the Masses faces, and promoting Degenerate Politicians, trying to force people to Vote for them. That was equivalent to when Diddy had the 'Vote or Die" Campaign, and Biden telling Black people they're not Black unless they Vote for him.. Even though Biden is the one who Drafted the Crime Bill for Clinton that had Black people incarcerated by the Masses, for the same thing that's now Legal. Kamala too! I don't like Taraji now...

[@nyckfossitt2331]

Nah that thrash is ignorant ninja targeted...

[@Mdautkreix]

@@nyckfossitt2331hot Cheeto targeted

[@gregorychampion4843]

The Boondocks predicted everything in the culture. Miss the show so much.

[@The_Emperor823]

I really wish that remaster could’ve happened

[@Heyimnothere45]

Reboot plans didn't work, no John Witherspoon, no Grandad

[@The_Emperor823]

@@Heyimnothere45 it just wouldn’t’ve been the same without him

[@lions1079md]

The BET Awards peaked when they had Michael Jackson & James Brown on the same stage together.

[@Missjunebugfreak]

Exactly. They can never top that excellence.

[@thedudenamedz]

And don't forget about Rick James letting y'all know WHO HE WAS before he left us

[@Thespeedrap]

​@@thedudenamedzI'm Rick James bitch😅😅

[@feliciawhite8190]

I agree that's when it was awesome I think Monique was still hosting it it was just all that I must see!!!👏🏾🎼🎶🎤❤️

[@Thespeedrap]

@@feliciawhite8190 That was 2004 03 I think it was Cedric the Entertainer.

[@jahivah]

If you're watching BET in 2024, the joke's on you!

[@indigo8709]

Thank you, my life has been better since I stopped watching BET and TV in general.

[@davidstylespro]

The joke is on us but it’s not funny.

[@iamheeeem]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏💯 WELL SAID!!!!!

[@brandonjohnson7729]

Jokes on our culture! The whole rick ross thing couldnt happened at a better time

[@starlightrocks7]

Exactly! I refused to watch it, and the internet confirmed BET award is done.

[@willford8040]

This conversation should have been had two decades ago

[@jonassims8558]

Man...they late den a mf....

[@bkde9389]

Exactly 💯

[@jasminek4893]

Agreed 💯

[@agentc07]

I remember as a kid when watching the BET awards, they had a throwback section or a tribute to someone who catered greatly to our culture. Seems like they forgot that

[@Alexandria87]

Facts! I stopped watching BET in 2005

[@D91Forever]

I’m a young woman and I agree with all of yall!! This was so embarrassing! I hate that this is how they choose to represent us!

[@r.9874]

Sorry, but even outside of BET this is how most b women represent themselves.

[@D91Forever]

@@r.9874 what was the point of this comment? Yes, lots of black women/ women of all shades exhibit this type Of behavior. That is not the issue. The issue is they why? And influence from large platforms like BET contribute to these women being mislead. So again, what is the point of this comment?

[@Incredible_Geez]

​@@D91ForeverHe probably has a problem with women....He even wants to look like you....

[@matxalenc8410]

​@@r.9874 What Black women are you around, 'cause I haven't seen it? Sometimes I wish people would be honest about where they live and who they choose to be around.

[@jaycesmith7899]

​@@r.9874Big Facts!

[@kevins9389]

I was on Boondocks back when it was a comic strip; Aaron McGruder has always been a GENIUS and fortune teller

[@JohnDoe-cd6ro]

Blindness is the issue in our communities.

[@JetseTurner]

Haven't watched any Award Shows in decades. It's turned into freak shows. With no talent hacks!

[@sheldonmarcotte8392]

Are we gonna pretend that Taraji didn't bring up project 2025 at the bet awards last night???? Um hello??? One of our queens brought that up.

[@dionruffin3996]

Ok what about the rest of the show ?

[@JetseTurner]

@@sheldonmarcotte8392 If you believe anything these celebrities promote. Your lost!

[@JetseTurner]

@@dionruffin3996 Like I said, I don't watch award shows. I'm too busy running my business and upgrading my portfolio.

[@JessAnonymous]

After Beyoncé & nem stopped showing up I knew it was a wrap 😭 they have talented ppl on there but the non talent seems to outweigh the talent

[@EricWheeler-rz5cy]

The fact black folks still watch the BET awards,the Oscars, or whatever and expect constructive representation is mind blowing! All Networks have an agenda.... SMH

[@Incredible_Geez]

Exactly....WHY ARE YALL WATCHING THAT ISH?? Then complain about it every year? STOP WATCHIN/SUPPORTING THAT CRAP......

[@qman313]

If it wasn't clear before, it definitely is now!

[@CONTRACTOR_SG3]

Facts Zeus Network is another one it's disgusting

[@jrc7645]

💯

[@LuvThySelf]

@@qman313still aint clear enough to some.

[@TheStranger513]

As a child and teen we use to be glued to BET. But somewhere around 2010-ish I said to myself this is some of the most ignant sh!t you will ever see 😂. Been done with BET.

[@Muskogee]

Way before then. The 90s was getting out of hand.

[@TheHeat205Network]

The bet awards was always ghetto to me I remember as a lil boy watchig Jeezy perform in 2009 it was ghetto back then and it's ghetto now

[@coleycole5344]

@@TheHeat205Network Naw that's when it started getting ghetto. Before 2009 it was more classy and more focused on R&B/Soul.

[@msturner7621]

Same ..after 2010 i was done 😅

[@jsmoo1206]

Houston had one black award show that was pretty classy, but Trae the Truth knocked out Mike Jones and got all that shit shut down.....

[@bhrondapinder4091]

In the 80s art didn’t just reflect life, it also inspired life. Remember the afterschool specials that were on ABC? And the evening family specials and the positive TV shows weren’t only Hallmark specials. We even had positive cartoons like Fat Albert, Care Bears and Strawberry Shortcake. These things were used to inspire positivity in the community. Even the ads like the Coca-Cola commercial, “I’d like to teach the world to sing…” used art to inspire positive change. The Black media served the same purpose. Fame, Soul Train. We don’t see any of those things today and that was BET’s original place. It was to inspire positivity and highlight excellence. That’s why we’re disappointed. Where’s the enlightening and empowering art?

[@taotaostrong]

Definitely a Ho-Wards show. Much love to Lauryn Hill for being inspirational, exemplary, and aspirational.

[@joemomma3208]

BET is now the” BBL Network”

[@datboyphil]

The bbl network 🤣🤣🤣😂😂✋🏿😭😭😭😭😭😂😂😂 im done.

[@leerob7738]

Booooooooooo! You are not funny…

[@joemomma3208]

you are though! lbgtq lookin boi

[@joemomma3208]

@@leerob7738you are though!

[@joemomma3208]

welcome back! it’s about time you got minutes on your phone!

[@garyjohnson691]

BET Awards ain't been good since 03 when James Brown was honored for lifetime achievement award and it was presented by Michael Jackson, two of the greatest entertainers in history on the same stage RIP to both kings.

[@Discipline2-q6g]

You better tell it

[@coleycole5344]

@@garyjohnson691 🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯

[@desireewilliamsramos9524]

💯🤍🤍🤍

[@coleycole5344]

@@garyjohnson691 👏👏👏👏👏💎💎

[@JONTEE206]

End of an amazing era.🥂

[@ageter32]

I'm from the Teen Summit era. Once it ended, I stopped watching. It's not hard to figure out the agenda that has been and still being pushed. Sexxy Red is a flight of steps down all by herself. I am sick of the ratchet era. You can look at the lack of talent that is being featured and see that positivity is not being marketed and no one cares. It's classless and off-putting. I don't particularly appreciate watching other award shows, but it is what we have to watch to see people having class and reverence. I want to see my people stepping out looking suave, dapper, and gorgeous in an orderly respectable fashion... not slutty, ghetto, misguided, untalented, and all over the place. It's time to stop being aware of participating in the demise of our culture for a couple of bucks.

[@jamesnash1180]

YERR🎉

[@Ms.Jamieh297]

Amen!!!

[@bobbyedwards361]

the ratchet era started with your generation raising this generation of ratchet people lmao

[@cald4aprps628]

Facts. But the change won't come from celebs who are paid to do exactly what they're doing. The people will have to turn away from these shows altogether, even if there's a few "good" artists being featured because they use them to lure in the audience that normally wouldn't watch only to target their minds slide with filth.

[@coleycole5344]

@@ageter32 Teen Summit literally spoke against everything that BET is promoting now. It's clearly a demonic minstrel show.

[@AnyaTraveling]

The Academy Awards, The Country Music Awards, The Latin Awards, The Asian Awards portray their culture with class.

[@SweattEnterprises]

One day, as a people, we gonna learn that boycotting is power.

[@sherenay3109]

That part.

[@dneil8867]

All the award shows are GARBAGE✊🏽

[@MrCoreyCW1]

I see some clips of the show and it’s alright but I pretty much feel the same way.

[@Muskogee]

True

[@tyriciankelly9185]

🥳YOUR COMMENT NEEDS TO BE HIGHLIGHTED.

[@chumps7974]

Definitely

[@SlapwillMotivate]

Not like the bet awards.

[@sherrellcecil3650]

The BET Awards is ratchet entertainment! No class ! I didn’t even watch it because I knew what it would be like! Who really owns this station?

[@IInevitable]

White peoples cmon now you should know this

[@tycrump3581]

😂 I didn't either. A bunch of no talented artists using sex 2 sell their wack ass 💩

[@MrCoreyCW1]

Paramount Plus

[@TheHistorianKing]

Viacom owns BET. It's a 🗑️ garbage channel now. It use to be good until 2001 before Bob Johnson unfortunately sold it to them folks. SMH! We always selling our creations not caring about sustaining LEGACY.

[@TheHistorianKing]

Viacom owns BET. It's a 🗑️ garbage channel now. It use to be good (Black Owned) until 2001 before Bob Johnson unfortunately sold it to them folks. SMH! We always selling our creations not caring about sustaining LEGACY.

[@Deriv44]

Boondocks called out BET , Diddy, and Tyler Perry

[@Dr.Thomas_Elliot]

And plenty more😅

[@Thespeedrap]

I really hope they comeback again and really start going after the events going on right now.

[@jerrylanes8354]

@@Thespeedrapthey can’t they killed off two main characters when the crew was talking about a new season them small hats killed grandpa

[@jackier3179]

So glad I missed it. Wasn’t even aware of it. 🙌🏽

[@quincycuthbert5408]

BET should have a theme dress code like the Gala's.

[@freebantu6019]

Amen! Most people do not even try LoL

[@paulinebarber1549]

They did ratchet! I stop watching award shows since they start openly worshipping the devil. Some with their black & white checkered floor. Some with all red and fire backgrounds, All winners are given IDOLS. It over. USA sins have reach the high heavens. Repent get baptized and Return to The Creator. MLMR

[@lisamclaurinholt3196]

They BLEEPED USHER but allowed ratchet acts use language that is just for entertainment. Usher was a LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD RECIPIENT, yet, his painful expression of his INDUSTRY experience was a cautionary tale for young people who may have been hurt too.

[@sbielec30]

They are claiming technical difficulties now for muting Usher 😮😂

[@mrsse1121]

They were lying usher was hurting

[@moniquewrites9046]

Wow did usher rebuke the industry?

[@Naazzziaa23]

I'm loving the black positivity keep em coming we're tired of the ratchetness on public display!❤

[@lesliegillard4047]

BET wasn't always like this. Back in the day shows like "Hitz from da Street", "Rap City", "Teen Summit", "106 and Park", "Video Soul" and "Comic View" were awesome. BET would wait until 3am to show twerking and ratchet-type videos on a show called "Uncut". I don't know what's happening but I'm glad to see so many of us are realizing the definition of Black Culture is being redefined and not in a good way.

[@whysoserious-vt4hf]

Hitz and Cita’s World, what a time to be alive

[@lesliegillard4047]

@@whysoserious-vt4hf I loved Cita’s World dang you took me back with that one 😄

[@damianconyers449]

And they had news and displayed it from a black perspective. It was more classy back then.

[@Alexandria87]

​@@lesliegillard4047 Right?!

[@Alexandria87]

​@@damianconyers449 Yes! I loved Jacque Reed! She was so beautiful and eloquent!

[@boot_leg_ramen_noodle]

The TV smelled STANKY….YOOOO 😂 !!!’

[@L4A1D1Y]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@jessicalove2382]

Woooo that was funny! Lol! 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@B.Nice2U]

BET Awards don’t hold the same amount of weight as the REAL OG’S from back in the day! Period!!!

[@synthWizkid]

The real OGz glamorized ghetto culture. You're welcome 😂

[@B.Nice2U]

@@synthWizkid What does that even mean?

[@sheldonmarcotte8392]

Are we gonna pretend that Taraji didn't bring up project 2025 at the bet awards last night???? Um hello??? One of our queens brought that up.

[@DMill8823]

It hasn't been good since the Prince tribute in 2016...the BET awards have been utter TRASH

[@B.Nice2U]

@@sheldonmarcotte8392 what’s your point?

[@RatchetCoon]

“A Hoewards show!”

[@CMAentertainment8TV]

lol

[@brandonjohnson7729]

That part

[@jayg5650]

Spot on

[@theophilusjones3685]

WOW 😢

[@theophilusjones3685]

The 🌎 coming 2 a 🔚

[@HewittShaq]

I wish Bob Johnson never sold it. Positive Black images are so important.

[@bigboom5209]

He got a divorce so he had to sell the company.

[@HewittShaq]

@@bigboom5209 then she married the judge who ruled over the device.

[@starlightrocks7]

@@HewittShaq His ex-wife and the judge set Bob Johnson up. They are foul.

[@HewittShaq]

@@starlightrocks7 and it's all legal

[@elthechild]

@@HewittShaq 🤯 wow...

[@zztopz7090]

Im white and I used to love BET. Boondocks was one of those shows you watched after school. 2000s was an amazing time for television and for black culture.

[@curtisanderson2901]

The Bobby Jones comment was SPOT ON!!! Why are supposed gospel artist attending this foolery????!!!! SMH

[@nonyabiz12]

"Is this an agenda?" Yes.

[@nonyabiz12]

At this point they should call it "Booty Entertainment Television."

[@brandonjohnson7729]

Lol nice one

[@nonyabiz12]

@@brandonjohnson7729 ...😂...Thx.

[@courtneytyree-jones8563]

My dad says “EBT awards” 😂

[@brandonjohnson7729]

@@nonyabiz12 "Barely Entertainment Awards"

[@nonyabiz12]

@@courtneytyree-jones8563 ...😂...Funny.

[@13thSerpent]

BET stands for Boule Entertainment Television, we will NEVER see real higher frequencies of enlightenment on that channel, just toxic "positive vibes" and poor stereotypes.

[@IInevitable]

Boule is right. F this network it's not for us

[@tycrump3581]

PREACH

[@TheHistorianKing]

Viacom owns BET. It's a 🗑️ garbage channel now. It use to be good (Black Owned) until 2001 before Bob Johnson unfortunately sold it to them folks. SMH! We always selling our creations not caring about sustaining LEGACY.

[@yahnathantasian5152]

These shows constantly showing they want the so called Black community to be lead by women and the LMNOP community and destroy the strong patriarch.

[@kiciacoldspring1621]

Low-vibrational vibes

[@OelhakkahleO]

And Viacom had the nerve to air the BET Awards on Nickelodeon. Wild.

[@jentrification_]

😮

[@APTTMHYforever]

Are you serious?! I don’t have children but that’s disgusting!! This world is trying so hard to corrupt children… from drag queens doing “story time” at schools and now this!😡😡😡 I hope parents complained!! They need to sign a petition so they don’t do that next year!!

[@JaiB-xr9fl]

You lying?!?!?!!! ARE YOU SERIOUS FOR REAL????

[@raymondthomas2987]

It's part of the agenda

[@d3juice]

Wait a min...naw you have to be lying

[@animezae]

The way she said “malt lick-core” lmaooo

[@Godgotit]

You don’t get this type of entertainment in country music awards you don’t see their artists on stage naked.

[@miketwotwenty]

Honestly country music is better than this new crap rap music!

[@bluewave3417]

You don’t get it with the Latin Grammys either.

[@The1dertwins]

You must have missed the country awards in the 90s lol.

[@honchochaposrt7919]

@@The1dertwinsright 😂

[@jimams_jamz5518]

but no one cares about country music except country ppl

[@akingwithwords2144]

“The Boondocks” warned up about EVERYTHING. That sh!t is just like, “The Simpsons” with the predictions…

[@growngrownman5950]

Neither one of them make predictions. They just talk about what is going on at the time. But people reflect and try to say they are making predictions.

[@24klogan86]

@@growngrownman5950Nahh they definitely predicted this stuff bro even with the “gangstalicous”episode and rap becoming somewhat feminine.

[@CelticsNation]

@@24klogan86They don’t predict anything, they tell us what’s going to happen. How many times do they have to “predict” something before you sheeps realize it’s not a coincidence?

[@annet1784]

@@24klogan86 somewhat feminine?? Dudes out here with barrettes in their hair, wearing skirts, and painting their nails??!!😂😂 Not being negative towards you, I just don’t understand it!

[@NixonKeith-es1bb]

Very interesting but TRUE.

[@omgitzhaze]

Correction: The Boondocks & The Simpsons has warned us about countless things 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@TheQuietStorm630]

More correction they were told what to inform the masses ahead of time to make it appear as though they're psychic. They preplanned these things.

[@ursulawhipple7540]

Dayum that was deep. I never thought about it that way but it makes perfect sense.

[@CharlieXFBA]

​@@TheQuietStorm630 LOL no... it ain't that deep. It was just obvious the direction that BET was heading in.

[@chadanding8692]

Add South Park to that list...

[@TheQuietStorm630]

@@CharlieXFBA Whatever you have to tell yourself to get you through life."

[@antonywells5559]

I watched boondocks when i was in my early teens. Im now 31. Crazy how accurate everuthing has been

[@Jordan.Q]

Total honesty I did not know BET still existed as a network

[@m.williams.actor7]

I come from an era of Lauryn Hill, Jean Grae, Missy, Da Brat, QLT, MC Lyte, etc. I remember them for their skills, not how much skin they showed. Those were the empowered woman I was use to seeing. Now it feels like, bodies are shown to compensate for the lack of skills. When U.N.I.T.Y dropped it had everyone locked in, from her presence to the lyrics. Strange times.✌🏾

[@juliusgray6809]

Me too Yo Yo was fire too

[@m.williams.actor7]

@@juliusgray6809 exactly!

[@BlackTalkNoLimits]

Some of you all are forgetting that there were plenty of half naked women on stage back in the day. The difference was that they were mascots for male rappers.

[@m.williams.actor7]

@@BlackTalkNoLimits I didn't forget, it just wasn't promoted on BET like it is now. As you stated they were mascots. The ladies I mentioned above were the lead acts. 🙏🏾

[@kurtellis5233]

The difference between Lil Kim and Sexy Red, is that Lil Kim could rap. She had talent.

[@naebonnie]

Also let me add all lil Kim songs weren't about sex. Even though they only try to put that image on her.

[@Keepdapocket]

@@naebonniewell, hold up. You had your ratchetness back then. Lil Lom talked about eating the kitty and all that as well. foxy Brown, too. But I say this to people who didn’t live that era. What I mean by live is, sure, if you were 13-15 years old, you grew up with it, but you were still in high school. To actually live it, you have to see it out and about like in the clubs, at jobs, etc. I was 21 in ‘93. The shift with our culture started in ‘88 with NWA, and progressed through the 90’s. The majority of our culture was shifting to popularize being hood, being ghetto, wing a thug, or being a hoodrat. Being like that became “profitable” to the whites, and “real” to the blacks. Now think about this. Knowing it started then, these woman had children in the 90’s, and were single mothers. How old are those kids NOW? They are 34 years old and below. So, those little girls were raised by the 90’s hoodrat listening to “my neck, my back lick my P and my crack”, and “put it in my mouth”, and so on and so on. They were listening to Freddie Jackson around the house in quite sure. The home is the first teacher. You see it now; the product of the 90’s. Look at the type of men they want. I became a lawyer in 1995., right before turning 23. I’ve never been with a white woman, and I had a high paying job. Sistas were clocking for me. And, not because of my looks either. I was a pretty boy to them because I was 6’3” 210-215, light skinned and green eyes (natural and I hated them). I didn’t drink or smoke (I’m 52 now and still don’t), no kids, and had my job at the firm. But, because I was rolling in the car rocking Poor Righteous Teachers instead of Death Row music, I was “corny”. You had theD boys giving girls that fast money. Well, listen now. Girls want a “6 figure” dude, and pay for this and pay for that. Fly them out. Who taught them that? Those hoodrat 90’s single mothers. Truly think about about those times, and you’re see the foundation was laid for what we see now

[@bkde9389]

Facts

[@ItsQarmen]

And she wrote her shit!!!

[@joshuajarod1909]

​@@ItsQarmenBiggie helped

[@JB-tz8fu]

Who else watched THE EBT awards ?? I haven't watched it in like 15 yrs...

[@user-mh7kl3xs8o]

The Only Fans Awards Show❗😂 Everybody naked ‼️🫤

[@EnjeiLaetitiaMoutapam]

😂😂😂😂😂😂👍🏾

[@brandonpage7087]

Sad reality is I can actually see that happening!!😒😒😒🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@theessenceofsuccess888]

When Bob sold BET, it was the beginning of the end of programs for us. Money talks and BS walks. At what cost does your SOUL SALE FOR these days????

[@coleycole5344]

@@theessenceofsuccess888 He didn't sell it. He was made an 'offer' that he couldn't refuse.

[@chumps7974]

The purpose of business is to sell something. We know the original entity is changed once it's sold.

[@coolmoe3289]

Bob Johnson Had Too Sell B.E.T Because He Couldn't Afford too Run the Business. Advertising Dollars Keep your Business Alive..Postive Black Imagines Don't Attract Advertising $$.

[@cald4aprps628]

​@@coleycole5344Interesting. Could you expound?

[@cald4aprps628]

​@@chumps7974Not always true. Sometimes businesses or in this case media business is used to proliferate images, messages and to steer thinking. There are lots of movies and shows that don't make money but will continue to be funded to get an idea out there or to perpetuate ideas, images, messages and ultimately to steer thinking. He should have kept it, if possible, for that reason, to control the narrative. Now it's being used to bastardize his people.

[@Capricornus17]

The irony in this is the fact that this is the most attention the BET Awards has received in a while. It’s lame that the ratchetness is what’s mainly bringing the attention to the show🤦🏿‍♂️

[@MrCoreyCW1]

Maybe, but I didn’t watch it.

[@archangeljophiel2019]

Most people stopped watching the BET Awards. Doesn't mean it's a trending on Twitter (X) or TikTok or whatever. It doesn't mean millions and millions are still watching it.

[@dejorareason2823]

I didn't watch it either but I do agree

[@JaiB-xr9fl]

The last BET awards received hate as well if I remember correctly ...

[@NatetheGreatII_A.K.A.DinahsBoy]

That was the BET UNCUT Awards last night

[@ToneyLo]

🤣

[@HD00957]

Lol lotta ass 😂 I didn't think it was a bad show tho

[@renneedwards9826]

💯👀💅🏾

[@nadecha5326]

We need some nips comin out then

[@kevinjames5948]

Bet uncut was good

[@kaleahcollins4567]

When I was growing up we had teen summit and other current events and news forward shows that kept us engaged in not just our history but our future

[@CobiOnTheRocks]

Giving a standing ovation for twerking is the most insane work…being a black person, we truly do be bringing shit on ourselves

[@TheKreed2020]

When was there a vote taken by African Americans where it was decided that this is how we are to be represented. We need to control our narratives. Not let those who don’t really care about us, lead us

[@dahanster5578]

💯

[@alwkicksta]

Sorry but that is us. That is our representation because that is what a large portion of us value and how a large portion of us behave. Let's not pretend like we're some sort of dignified people. We are not. We've been destroyed for decades.

[@sheldonmarcotte8392]

Are we gonna pretend that Taraji didn't bring up project 2025 at the bet awards last night???? Um hello??? One of our queens brought that up.

[@thegreatkingscorpion]

​@@alwkickstano the fks its not You need to go outside and touch grass. majority of us don't even get down like this speak for your own people speak for yourself cuz black Americans that I know are family first type people, good-hearted and want the best for their people.

[@indigo8709]

@@thegreatkingscorpion you got that right

[@darkmetatron1444]

Can't compare Lil Kim with Sexy Redd , Lil Kim could actually Rap on beat in sync

[@NixonKeith-es1bb]

🤣🤣🤣 I AGREE.

[@brandonjohnson7729]

Kim is a real lyricist

[@dinkyboss]

Kim didn’t even write her own stuff. Kim introduced the concept of ratchetness and sex over bars. And I say that as someone who loves Kim. It’s just facts. Plus back then Kim’s smutty ways was balanced by the MC Lite’s of the industry. The bigger issue is that the only way to get eyes on you is to twerk so naturally the new artists will continue to do what works

[@bigmeek260]

Lil Kim was actually pretty wit skills then fuucd her face all the way up & Sexy Redd aint sexy but just the dirtiest ratchet lookn rap artist ever! She deserved an award for that alone! 🤮 💐 🏆 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@honorables9485]

​@dinkyboss exactly it was Kim who ruined female rap. From Queen Katifah, Da Brat,Left Eye,et rap was different then Kim came along with this.

[@user-em6ie2be7x]

The Boondocks warned us about BET in general.

[@TheHeat205Network]

The boondocks is a classic. Remember waiting up to watch new episodes on Friday nights. The good ol mid-2000s

[@davidowens7305]

Black Evil Television 😂😂

[@moniquefletcher2186]

The new hand clap 🤣🤣🤣😂😂😭

[@eugenedantzler4485]

"They got that thuggin love"..oooooooo😂😂😂😂

[@stsolomon618]

😂😂, that's a throwback

[@allmylifeihadtofight9815]

😂😂😂😂

[@whoa6884]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣that’s damn near the whole industry

[@sheldonmarcotte8392]

Are we gonna pretend that Taraji didn't bring up project 2025 at the bet awards last night???? Um hello??? One of our queens brought that up.

[@eugenedantzler4485]

@@sheldonmarcotte8392 i didn't even watch it.. Im over BET.. Viacom ruined it

[@BigDapPacino]

BET didn’t start out that way…when Robert Johnson started the channel…you had the news anchors who covered issues that concerned us , Teen Summit with students from the Ellington School of the Performing Arts students including future R&B star Mya discussing current events and topics that the young people had to deal with…Ananda Lewis got her start as a co host before joining MTV , and Donnie Simpson hosted Video Soul that was classy with not just rappers and singers stopping by…he touched on some serious issues too…you had Caribbean Rhythms…not just dancehall music but Roots & Culture…the host Rachel took you on a journey through exotic and beautiful locations…giving you the history of how it connected with the Africa diaspora…from the founding of the channel in the mid 80’s to the late 90’s…when Viacom , the company that already owned MTV and VH1…bought BET and the move from Washington DC to New York City…lead to massive changes and it is sad that it will never be what it was!

[@Thespeedrap]

Very true to save BET let's just reclaim our channel or just start a new one to replace it.

[@candacerichardson6005]

BET (BET Awards) loves to say that they are for the CULTURE…whose culture? BET hasn’t been for the CULTURE since Teen Summit, Video Soul, Rap City, Sanford, and Charlie & Co.!

[@angelaliggin8866]

Agree 💯

[@alee7322]

100%

[@bigmeek260]

💯💯💯

[@Thespeedrap]

I agree with you there now it's Reality TV bullshit and Tyler Perry minstrial programs.

[@ChanelFB]

Last time i watched the awards was when Mindless Behavior performed 😂

[@qikstar]

Who?

[@dmx1721]

the last time i watched the bet channel was when rap city was in the basement with big tigger and they had a free style both for the the guest to use but that was 20+ years ago

[@Thespeedrap]

I miss those days and I'm very hurt I never got my music shined on that program it could've prevented Soulja fuck boy from taking over the Rap game they it did.And WHY did BET shunned Tech N9ne and his music for just saying.

[@dmx1721]

@@Thespeedrap i didn't know about tech back then but why was his music never on their and i agree about soulja d-bag boy he was nothing more than a ring tone rapper

[@Thespeedrap]

@@dmx1721 I'm glad somebody agrees with me.

[@brandonpage7087]

@dmx1721, I know, those were the days!!!

[@laudsrealm188]

Correction: the BET awards aren't dumbing down our people, our people want to be dumb and they're just feeding that want. I feel like I live in the Twilight zone. I know I'm not the only one that grew up with people thinking being smart was a negative thing. The fact everyone acts oblivious to why we're in the state we're in is mind blowing to me.

[@JaiB-xr9fl]

No lies detected. Some black folks green light this

[@losgryfog]

The term you're describing is called "Cognitive Dissonance". It happens to yt ppl whenever their history is brought up and it happens with our people when we're presently presented to ourselves. I'm reading these comments and I'm like: "...what exactly was supposed to happen?" 🤨 There's a huge elephant in the room and a lot of us can't see it.

[@JamesTheTurnbull]

Even back then in school; if you were black and smart or didn't have a taste for ratchet junk, they'd tell you "you're not black enough" or "stop acting white". Its still the same just more intense now.

[@blazebrown9102]

I agree, not enough Black Excellence is pushed, Balance! No pun intended. Welcome Comedy Hype Analyst.👏🏼👏🏼👏🏽👏🏽👏🏾👏🏾

[@NixonKeith-es1bb]

I AGREE 👍

[@deeshotcha2250]

It don’t sell or being in ad numbers

[@melissathompson2048]

black ppl are so versatile. that def wasn’t shown at the show. there are so many great acts like tems , ayra starr, grouptherapy, infinity song, falana boss, h.e.r , halle bailey, victory boyd, muni long, jayla darden, q marsden, fantasia, and alicia keys etc. but there’s obviously another agenda in play. 😢

[@ellebee9864]

Don’t forget about Ella Mai

[@renneedwards9826]

The EBT Awards! Bought to you by Deboraaaah! 🗑️🤡🎪 The Boondocks messages were always on point!

[@sheldonmarcotte8392]

Are we gonna pretend that Taraji didn't bring up project 2025 at the bet awards last night???? Um hello??? One of our queens brought that up.

[@HD00957]

lmao.. the ebt awards? Ebt done saved my life a few times... yall weird

[@Incredible_Geez]

​@@HD00957 Because that's all your worth. They should've invited you so you can shuck n jive like the rest of them clowns.

[@airamakknom]

It's funny cause Deborah Wilson voiced the "Black Evil Television" lady on the Boondocks.

[@renneedwards9826]

@@airamakknom right! 😂

[@foodmuppet4533]

much love to Comedy Hype for expressing that they expected more than sex appeal at the BET awards, while still acknowledging That Ass is still a truly wonderful captivating spectacle.

[@benjaminsmith1508]

I bet it was funky at the bet awards

[@nohatersallowd5709]

😂

[@mjbankhead9063]

You know it!

[@erikachristinamusic]

Black people do not own BET. Let's not forget. So basically we can't expect BET to represent us as "black people."Unfortunately, Sexy Red represents some people in our community and a lot of people just don't like Sexy Red including myself lol! I've never even heard her music to be honest. I'm an R&B artist and I personally steer clear of most of the new so-called Hip Hop music. I love my people but a lot of our music is starting to scare me! 😅😮 Let's do better by showing more class. 🥂

[@brandonpage7087]

Agree 100%, & couldn't have said it better, myself!!! I wasn't even aware of who Sexy Red was, before this video. Ice Spice? I'm not aware of who that is, lol. I'm not aware of who most of these new "artists" are, & looks like I'm not missing out on anything!

[@cowinhodges1248]

‘the booty awards’ - appreciated this comedy hype analysis on the awards, glad someone said it

[@damepolk5214]

The last time I remembered enjoying the BET Awards was in 2016 when Sheila E. did the tribute performance for Prince. That was about 9 years ago.🎬

[@Ant-ig8we]

Or James brown tribute

[@Thespeedrap]

It was ok could've did better if it wasn't all Purple Rain best was in 2009 MJ tribute I miss both of these guys we really don't have classy musicians like we used to do basically it's like the black culture stooped really low to the bottom of the barrel for entertainment and dominance.

[@RoNaturalHtx]

I don’t recall Will Smith EVER being at the BET Awards. But, then again, I tuned it out ages ago.

[@justinlewis4005]

BET needs to push more genre’s other than RnB and Hip Hop, i feel Ike if we had awards for country, edm, alternative, we would have more diversity in performers. I was soo hype when i saw Kaytranada, but he caters to a more dance audience so he wont get the same recognition that someone like Metro Boomin might get

[@rolandbrown2979]

Its Crazy how Ppl acting like they don't know about the Agenda ....🤔

[@Discipline2-q6g]

Because their are no more fearless people out there. Plus, they are scared to lose money, sad but I'm tired of this bullshit as well. Everybody is watching us under a magnifying glass and laughing. The next time I hear someone say I don't know, imma walk away. Tired

[@iwaschillen4603]

Man 💯

[@Nirobiscloset10]

Exactly!!

[@Blessed2Bme73]

You guys are absolutely right, Substance Please

[@ediesmiles1]

What we need to do is #BOYCOTTBET #NOTALENT BRING BACK BLACK EXCELLENCE 🦾🎶🎤🏁

[@decemberwhite3219]

We need to boycott a lot of things. Bring back affordability. The world is sinking deeper and deeper!

[@indigo8709]

@@sheldonmarcotte8392 its for them, not us. she know what she was doing

[@MrCoreyCW1]

@@sheldonmarcotte8392regardless it was funny.

[@JRTexx]

💯💯💯

[@mstlovemusic8215]

Not going to happen on bet, we do not own it anymore & they only want us to look one way. LIKE TRASH WITH NO KNOWLEDGE...

[@tyesharay5272]

Steve's physical comedy is TOP TIER❤

[@becool3637]

All we have to do is ask.... Who owns BET?.....Ill wait......... Exactly!!!!!

[@shawnicomeaux7425]

I agree. This is how "them folks" want us to be shown to the world

[@spekialcay1]

Viacom which is CBS

[@becool3637]

@@spekialcay1 I know. That was the point I was making. Viacom been owning them and Mtv for years

[@Thespeedrap]

​@@spekialcay1See Bullshit TV which also owns the bigoted Grammys ceremony program as well and CMT and VMAs.

[@killionaire3651]

Bring back black excellence!!

[@r.9874]

Black excellence doesn't pay the bill, black booty does.

[@cald4aprps628]

It's there but don't expect it to be televised.

[@A.J.Jones_and_J.]

We definitely turned the channel when Sexy Red & Ice Spice came on!!! We just don’t see the talent or the craze.

[@Ace-vf2uf]

Facts

[@see5597]

What about Megan?

[@archangeljophiel2019]

You still watch BET? 😦

[@timothywatters4774]

@@A.J.Jones_and_J. Does not compute! 🤯

[@qikstar]

Ice spice is repetitive, but I do enjoy lookin at her at times. I’m sure most men would smash

[@Ira.J712]

You guys make a good point with this maybe all the mainstream platform should get together and create a petition to not support that kind of behavior in our community so that our kids won't be influenced by the big media that pays our people to promote these kind of things?

[@papadoc412]

New phrase: STANKPOTS. You're welcome.😅

[@allanrichardson3630]

That shit was terrible

[@MyOfficeHoursAre9-5]

The Bet awards dun turned into magic city

[@NixonKeith-es1bb]

I didn't watch the show but MOST of the comments seem to be leaning in that direction.

[@timothywatters4774]

BET Awards looks like an episode of Pimps Up Hoes Down! 👿Compare this to the CMA!

[@omardavis1622]

More like BET UNCUT 😂 " I ain't got no panties on " if you remember that video.

[@brandonjohnson7729]

​@@omardavis1622or that one nelly song. I forgot the name but it was hella ass in that video

[@redgirlt]

@@brandonjohnson7729Tip drill I think 😂…I remember that video was only showed super late at night

[@omardavis1622]

@@brandonjohnson7729 #TipDrill 😩

[@brandonjohnson7729]

@@redgirlt 🎯🎯✅

[@dassehmc]

Nah I’m 28 and tired of the ice spice’s and sexy red’s like get rid of them already

[@nadecha5326]

There will be way more after them, it’s the rachet era from here on out

[@334boy3]

There industry plants like a lot of these puppets in hollyweird..

[@qikstar]

Wouldn’t mind seeing Ice spice on da Hub tho

[@dassehmc]

@@qikstar 😂😂😂 sexy too fr

[@lacheazure]

Symphony Thompson is so beautiful 🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎

[@qikstar]

😂 she decent. But classy so make her more attractive

[@robflo5473]

Boondocks definitely warned us✅✅😐🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@bigmic1972]

Unfortunately, people don’t buy talent and substance anymore

[@NixonKeith-es1bb]

Very interesting observation.

[@starlightrocks7]

You mean the yt people who are behind it.

[@bigmic1972]

@@starlightrocks7 no I mean consumers

[@joshposey6636]

Regina King is G.O.A.T. bring back the boondocks...

[@Universe1626]

Ok y’all. Sexy Red, Ice Spice and Glorilla , Meg the Stallion and a few others all showed their A$$….It was a disgrace.

[@nadecha5326]

I love me a phat azz but yea they all doin it and nobody is different

[@MrCoreyCW1]

Selling sex has always been a thing. But on the other hand, it’s just not my cup of tea. I liked Glorilla and Meg, but Sexy Red was unintentionally funny, she did what she had to do. Maybe, I’m old fashioned but she didn’t provide of substance. Background singers and dancers were just a tad or two too out of step. Maybe it’s just me. 😂

[@stoneyhighhigh3677]

Uncle Luke paved the way for Red

[@Muskogee]

The way they all carry ourselves isn't good.

[@egyptianqueen4007]

And so did Tyla

[@lmnopucme]

Great topic for discussion. Please continue this.

[@anjelamckenzie]

I loved listening to this honest, unapologetic conversation!

[@FIEFA22_]

How y'all going to complain about not having conscious rap but y'all don't overshare their art? Yall need to do something too. Request your favorite wholesome artist who you believe should be put in the spotlight

[@HD00957]

They wont..

[@big_Dawg84]

SA ROC, CHE NOIR, 7XVTHEGENIUS,TIERRA WACK, NARUBI SELAH, JEAN GRAE, DEETRANADA, FLAU JAE just to name a few if anybody need recommendations

[@OfficialCandor]

It aint even gotta be wholesome but its a reason Currensy and Larry June ain’t been on there.

[@TheHeat205Network]

That's all they do on this channel complain and talk about nothing

[@swannoir7949]

@@TheHeat205Networkyou ratchet

[@erictaylor3897]

If I had the money I'd buy BET and get rid of the poor content. I'd ban certain artists from awards shows. We need more positivity and light hearted comedy.

[@chadanding8692]

It will never be sold to someone with your views, sadly....it exists as is for a reason.

[@erictaylor3897]

@@chadanding8692 You're right, unfortunately that is very true.

[@starlightrocks7]

@@chadanding8692 Never say never! Maybe not right now, but eventually it will because Foundational Black Americans are fighters.

[@Thespeedrap]

Would you play my music?