Taraji P. Henson Reacts to Keith Lee Mixup at the BET Awards: "His Ego Is Hurt!"

Taraji P. Henson & Keith Lee react to what went down at the BET Awards over the weekend.
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[@novalove4790]

High-key.... If he never posted himself dropping the rose, this wouldn't even be a conversation.

[@vuksgitau]

Too true.

[@Trache2336]

If she wasn’t being a 🤡, this wouldn’t be a conversation.

[@khrome_xD]

How was she a 🤡? Ya'll are weird​@Trache2336

[@Trache2336]

@@khrome_xDI’m weird because my opinion differs from yours??? You’re slow.

[@bougiequeen8261]

Honest opinion, she’s overrated. This whole situation has been blown overboard. And Keith is easily picked on, a lot.

[@dalpowers]

A Social Media Person Wasn't Immediately Recognized By An A List Celebrity 😩🙄🤷🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️

[@Sharday253]

That's her job as a host to know who she's interacting with

[@danielarroyo265]

B

[@MsRoniNikol]

Exactly! Which is why I wished Taraji would have never responded. She should have just paid everyone dust and not even acknowledge the comments and criticism. 💅🏽

[@allentubman8052]

I like her a lot but A list is a stretch.

[@aneshiadarling]

@dalpowers so why was she mad at his/fans feelings when it was productions mess up?!

[@bigelowkaryn]

I hate that this conversation looks bad for Taraji and Keith…BET’s production team caused this issue. For real, BET’s comms team should make a statement apologizing to them both for the confusion

[@PARTSUNKNOWN8]

@@bigelowkaryn Taraji probably felt offended about the video dropping the rose…I don’t know. I was offended by a couple of his videos. Have nothing against this guy, but my only opinion of him is his videos, which causes more drama than needed. I have never seen him or a video of him giving out free food. If he does then great, but he needs a publicist to help him navigate this crazy social media because he’s going to ruin his brand trying to always have the last word on every situation.

[@ltarleton7527]

Keith Lee has always come across as a humble guy to me based in what I see on social media. He really tries to help small businesses. I think this is all a mishap and for whatever reason BET decided to switch their seats and no one informed Taraji. I think they both could have handled it better.

[@bossladykey2]

And now Paramount has BET back on the market for sale.

[@ShadeenDixon]

This is how exactly how I feel they are both wrong and right for feeling this way Keith Lee was very petty for dropping the rose and Taraji P response was condescending everything was not needed for BET production team mistake

[@iamLateshaB]

I agree! This is definitely the perfect response

[@deehurford6891]

It was a misunderstanding. Did he really need to make a video throwing the rose on the floor?

[@candidbutsweet9613]

Exactly

[@cassandracole7498]

Yes black men are the new wimps!

[@MizzTrinieFyre]

NOPE. MR. Social anxiety, by next week ppl would've forgotten about the situation, he's the reason it even made it past 2days, matter of fact.

[@user-md2mw3px6z]

It was a misunderstanding. He should not have thrown down the rose. Enough

[@sabrina21clark]

No! That was some sassy $#!+ If he meant everything he said, why do that video? For ATTENTION!!!!

[@qt_mzp624]

He should have simply given it to his wife. 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@MsMadAboutMusic]

That's exactly what I said!!

[@highrawvegan]

smart

[@novalove4790]

I thought I was the only one... Thank you 💯

[@gildapatterson7792]

True!

[@MarikaMedia]

💯

[@_PAIGE94]

It’s crazy how fast people are turning on him 🥴 They don’t play about Taraji tho lol

[@bentleyclark1045]

That’s crazy you say that cus actually just a few months ago taraji was being called extra a cry baby and was shading her because she was taking the attention off of the color purple to talk about her not getting fair pay in the industry. People are very fickle and this situation will be forgotten by next week lol.

[@_PAIGE94]

@@bentleyclark1045 | I completely forgot about that! You’re absolutely right

[@truthmatters7298]

@@bentleyclark1045maybe the people that scrutinized her for the color purple aren’t the same people that’s taking up for her in this situation. There are millions of people in the USA. We are not all the same person.

[@lelelew2735]

My opinion : were all human and not perfect. Taraji couldve handled it better but she was annoyed. She has alot of loyal fans and fans seeing their fav annoyed they go crazy. Keith lee backtracked his rose drop was because his wife was upset. Then he realized people love taraji not smart so backtracked back into his semi monk theatrics of life is purpose and were all energies. ( nothing wrong with adapting monk theology but alot of people now speak this way of life but then actions contradict it and move with ego.) If your really abt this theology you wouldnt respond you would move on. So both have faults but neither did anything serious to be canceled

[@bentleyclark1045]

@@truthmatters7298 maybe it was maybe it wasn’t it doesn’t matter the point is people are very fickle and she had more people telling her to get over it then praising her and it overshadowed the movie and didn’t help it rather you wanna agree or not I could careless but it is what it is.

[@BlackHammerJeff]

People are so blinded by his mannerisms and justifying all the drama he caused saying how he said nothing wrong in his response but had he not posted the video dropping the rose like a diva in the first place none of this would’ve happened. This is all his fault.

[@EricaNicole632]

Exactly! This is a perfect example as to how people are easily manipulated.

[@filmadcamp1512]

What's his fault? The poorly written joke? The mixed up seats? Taraji's confusion?

[@rossgirlme]

Why shouldn't he be able to post his reaction? He then stood on it and said people can feel how they feel.

[@lawandathomas2140]

It really is and I just wish all the people who are making videos about it wasn’t so bias about it because who he is

[@MizzTrinieFyre]

​@filmadcamp1512 First, it was a mixup at a GHETTO ASZ show, 2nd-He wasn't some A LIST celeb that ppl had to know who he was. 3rd-The video with the rose was un̈necessary-if what you do is genuine, than you don't need to have a particular status or need a viral moment to reach that status.

[@Taurusmoon75]

Him recording himself dropping the rose was childish. If he felt that way he should’ve given it back or give it to Jordan. I feel he’s back peddling on the situation.

[@highrawvegan]

most def

[@cassandracole7498]

Yall forgetting black men in their soft phase

[@mwright0428]

Totally agree. He will be fine but he had a human reaction to feeling slighted. All normal but either stand on business or stop talking about it and let it 💀. We would have been on to something else by now

[@tr2404]

Yeah, he didnt get the reaction he thought so, he's backtracking and trying to blame BET productions. If he wasn't mad at Taraji, he wouldn't have dropped the rose SHE gave him...

[@TDoubleYu]

@@cassandracole7498you mean they are feeling their emotions.

[@PARTSUNKNOWN8]

I just have one question? What was the purpose of making a video of dropping the rose?

[@user-kx1sl8wd1s]

Correct!

[@ideledawson6338]

That part

[@mlmc58]

Exactly. This whole thing could have been a non issue otherwise

[@MJ-mp1dh]

Exactly. It was theatrics and he knew what he was doing so now deal with it. He let the unnecessary occur.

[@brendabrenda9052]

He probably felt like he shouldn't have accepted it.

[@tytyharris1546]

I understand everything he’s saying the only problem was…he didn’t have to post himself dropping the flower. The only thing I truly agree with is that LIFE is too short to worry about this nonsense!

[@commonsense1660]

Kempire you are so right and I love your prospective. The internet does raise people up only to look for a reason to tear them down.

[@Annoyed_Human]

"They'll make u up 2 take u down, 2 make u face it...then u split the bag open put ya finga n it n taste it" "Superstar" queen lauryn hill, circa 1998

[@lawandathomas2140]

He gave the internet a reason to. Why make a video of himself dropping the rose. He wanted that attention. And all these social media people are just in there feelings. Because they are the first ones to try and cancel someone

[@shakelajamestv]

taraji commented yesterday; she wasn’t responding to his explanation video. She only saw the video of him dropping the rose.

[@teetee365]

Oh ok, that makes more sense, because her response sounded kind of rude, lol

[@Kinikia95]

That is much better.

[@bbybap4729]

I didn’t understand any of this😂

[@laranich]

Me too! I have no clue what this is or what the issue is supposed to be… 🤷‍♀️

[@JapanSpr94]

I love this comment thought I was losing it for a minute 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@adriennelogan9081]

It is so good when you realize you are not alone … I’m so confused 😂

[@klassyred8069]

This was stupid smh smh.

[@APTTMHYforever]

Thank you for saying this because I’m watching this video like🥴🥴🥴 Anyway that young man better toughen up if he’s trying to make it in hollywood because this seemed like a non issue imho

[@user-ye5ku2ws6s]

I wouldn't have reacted to his post , Keith Lee ( a restaurant troll) was in the wrong seat, if he didn't want the attention because of his "social anxiety" he should've stayed home, he isn't even a celebrity, he's a Tiktok influencer, with no Culinary education or a journalism degree. The seats were marked so how was Taraji supposed to know? She did her job. It wasn't that serious.

[@kickrockspleze]

He was moved from his original seat to the front row. That is not his fault either. In his last vid, he specifically said it was BET's fault not hers.

[@ideledawson6338]

That part 💯 agree

[@squarebear619]

I don't believe that social anxiety bit. He seems to have a bad attitude. There's just something about him that I find disingenuous. Not because of this. I'm also tired of the influencers being spaces like these. I was so glad Wintour didn't invite them to the Met this year because they give absolutely nothing.

[@lookatyou5809]

​@@squarebear619 yeah I find him fake!

[@TDoubleYu]

@@squarebear619he does have anxiety. Go watch his interview with Kevonstage.

[@paquette67]

The BET award is not what it used to be! I don't know these reality people and content creators 😮

[@mrbear716]

BET never was black own at that

[@ShaShaLuva414]

Don’t feel bad 😅I feel so out of touch also 😊

[@hoodhippychick]

⁠​⁠@@mrbear716 BET was indeed black owned when it was an amazing channel. Robert L Johnson was the owner and his wife ran it. Viacom bought BET in 2001 for 3 Billion and I remember it was a very sad day for Black Americans- we knew it would destroy the channel and look it has! I grew up watching BET and it had great music with great uplifting black entertainment- I hope it’s black owned again because it’s up for sale now! Tyler Perry was going to buy last year but something fell through- let’s hope!

[@TDoubleYu]

Because you’re old and need to get with the times

[@TDoubleYu]

@@ShaShaLuva414you’re old

[@rayseyeoman7540]

Keith Lee, it really wasnt that serious. It was a harmless joke.

[@itsbeauty2u_]

You didn't listen to what he said, did you?

[@yoliebee9176]

He seems nice and caring, however he is a bit intense.

[@prettybrwneyez7757]

He’s so thirsty for attention. Wants to be famous so bad

[@PARTSUNKNOWN8]

@@rayseyeoman7540 jokes supposed to make me laugh. If this was a joke it was perplexing because he said he dropped the rose because it wasn’t his moment. What does that even mean? Better yet why does he feel the need to respond to everything and he always says in his response he doesn’t want to be treated special. Just perplexing.

[@datboy1628]

@@prettybrwneyez7757 that is not true in the slightest wtf

[@LucaB0830]

Jesus Christ why do we make a big deal out of everything 🙄🙄 Does everything deserve such a huge explanation 🤔🤔🙄🙄🙄

[@christopherwilson868]

This is what happens when you invite KZbinrs and TikTok stars to award shows lol. He says that he was grateful and all that but why posta video of you dropping the rose that was given to you with an "inspirational" quote. The caption, coupled with the video, was extremely passive aggressive and anything but inspirational. He should have just said he was in his feelings and being passive aggressive. IMO, HE blew it out of proportion with his post. I think Taraji was spot on, his ego was hurt but he'll be alright.

[@Sharday253]

He was an MMA fighter first but yeah.

[@prettybrwneyez7757]

@@Sharday253still doesn’t make him famous. Did you know him for being an mma fighter? Ummm no.

[@BlackHammerJeff]

@@prettybrwneyez7757exactly. We never knew who he was when he was in that profession so it doesn’t even count.

[@bentleyclark1045]

I don’t know if you realized but the “celebrity” as you remember it hasn’t been a thing for years and social media stars are the new celebrities. Rhoa, baddies, the kardashians type shows are the topic of conversation mixed with some “celebrity” news here and there because they’re all in the same boat. Some social media people even make more than some of your actors and actresses. Also BET needs people like Keith Lee there because his social media following will bring in viewers which they need and he too is a part of the celebrity world now. He didn’t invite himself but the whole situation wasn’t the deep and is being dragged on too long and will be forgotten in a few weeks.

[@christopherwilson868]

@@bentleyclark1045 Love this for you, whatever your spiel was about😂 Doesn’t change that fact that HE made it into something deeper, nobody else.

[@kaystar3434]

I'm trying to figure out why he was on the front row!

[@bigelowkaryn]

He and his wife were moved to the those seats for that part. They had other seats before

[@meak12100]

Production moved them around!!

[@traceyellis7879]

Exactly… who put him there?

[@traceyellis7879]

@@bigelowkaryn. Oh ok

[@michellegeorge8832]

@@kaystar3434 he said they took them from their original seats and placed them in the front…it’s a skit but they didn’t know who he was…

[@reneamcgee984]

They really need to take a lot of stuff off of social media.

[@julieleber6131]

Honestly…I don’t understand any of this 😂 but appreciate you reporting on it ❤

[@cheritrevino8478]

Me either, Julie!! 😂😂😂 I'm going to look it up now. Even after watching the clip, I still don't know what happened 🥴🤭

[@topseekrit]

It was his moment. She said 10.9 out of 10 to align her joke with his food reviews. The joke was bad and giving him the rose was bad. He was being dramatic with both of these videos. And calling out BET for changing his seat or being unprofessional is so unnecessary, she just didn’t realize you were in a different spot. Be thankful you were in the room and enjoy the show and the fact that you were even part of the skit.

[@chryslinfitchgerald2347]

How was giving him a rose bad he was supposed to get one and the joke wasn’t bad either

[@APTTMHYforever]

chryslinfitchgerald2347, exactly! The joke wasn’t bad at all🤷🏽‍♀️ and no one would have known about the seat mix up unless he said something. Imho he’s unprofessional and doesn’t know how to roll with the punches. He need to toughen up he if want to be famous

[@topseekrit]

I personally don’t get what her joke was so it wasn’t funny to me. And he’s married so why flirt with him when the wife is right there and give him a rose anyway vs the Method lookalike guy? I thought it was in bad taste, but that’s just me.

[@TDoubleYu]

BET is ghetto along with Taraji

[@cyoohoos]

Nobody goes to AWARD shows and says it is not about EGO. They don’t invite average people off the street…then why do you think this wasn’t your moment? If you didn’t want the scrutiny….DO NOT GO???

[@pbrown6769]

Exactly

[@kickrockspleze]

He and his wife went as spectators. Their original seats were not in the front row. They were purposefully moved mid show for that segment and if they did mix up him and another person then he isn't wrong. It wasn't his moment. He was there to just enjoy the show.

[@tr2404]

@cyoohoos Right..to be invited to ANY AWARD SHOW (his second yr btw) should tell him hes on the right road to success..

[@walterschwab4616]

She owe no apology

[@meak12100]

That is our society! Tear a person down every chance presented!!

[@ronaldmcallister3355]

Keith Lee seems to be a humble young man.

[@CA-pp5nx]

Not that sassy rose throwing

[@SaskiaTheBoss]

in tarajis position, i would have handed him the rose personally for the mix up, not repeated the joke, introduced myself & let him say his name, then kept it pushing… it’s simple, especially as a seasoned artist knowing how the industry can be so cold

[@shavonfrazier1388]

With Keith Lee, I felt like his initial post with the rose drop was unnecessary ESPECIALLY if he knew that Taraji wasn’t at fault. If he didn’t want the rose, he could have given it away, or left it on his seat without posting it. If he was gonna post at all the video giving context to the situation should have been the only post. With the comedian that trolled him, people have got to learn that not everyone is down for the games, pranks and trolling. Especially when getting into someone’s personal space like that. He already explained multiple times that he has social anxiety, so he is already on the defense.

[@Rg11195]

Taraji doing the most with that response

[@lookatyou5809]

Keith did way more throwing that rose.

[@nikmariealex]

We should all know less about each other 😂

[@JenniferMarieUSA]

Why so serious. . . .in my Jack Nicholson “The Joker” 🃏 voice 🤭🤭🤭🤭

[@TDoubleYu]

Aw, you’re unfunny

[@Aquariustheonlyrealsign79]

I adore Keith and his family. His ego isn't any better than anyone else

[@aneshiadarling]

Exactly he is allowed to feel. Esp when they invited him and Taraji didnt pay for those roses out of her pocket.

[@user-ye5ku2ws6s]

What was the purpose of video taping the Rose on the floor? The seats are marked, He sat in the wrong seat and wanted to make a big deal out of the situation . His ego was definitely hurt.

[@aneshiadarling]

@user-ye5ku2ws6s but her response sounded hurt and bitter too. She allowed her ego to respond to him and his fans and she is 20 years older then that man. So what he dropped a rose she didn't pay for it...

[@RW-yt7ro]

@@aneshiadarlingshe wasn’t bitter she simply wasn’t about to let a grown man being mad about a mix up ruin her day . She was dismissive because what more did he want ? A third apology ? Kieth grow up

[@aneshiadarling]

@RW-yt7ro 😆 you got grown woman from her agitated response ok...if she really was dismissive she wouldn't have responded. I mean who is he and his lil fans anyway!

[@mysexpressions9604]

He is just on the receiving end of the Keith Lee effect. Hopefully he makes some adjustments, you attract what you project.

[@nbl5516]

That part 100%!

[@aic0809]

Dang… I never thought of it like that!

[@westcigar1141]

The fact that he thinks it’s not his moment is crazy cause it’s still a big moment for him …lol

[@sirkhadeem9035]

Bye Gworl… I mean Keith 🥀

[@TDoubleYu]

Bye ghetto Taraji and fan

[@krismiskarol]

😂😂

[@breakthecycle1971]

As human beings we are so full of ourselves. He always talks about wanting to be treated like regular person but records himself throwing the rose in the trash. Is it that serious! I agree, his ego was hurt.

[@BinaBina221]

His ego is inflated by now. I wouldn’t even want him to visit my biz cuz one mistake and he can tank you smh That’s too much power.

[@BlackHammerJeff]

The way he and his fans have this savior God like complex…like he’s the messiah for blk owned businesses. Like relax

[@naturistfred]

That's an excellent point. After this, who would want him to come and review their food with his prima donna attitude?

[@TDoubleYu]

He’s a reviewer of food. Duh.

[@TDoubleYu]

Maybe you should do well with your business to begin with

[@TDoubleYu]

@@naturistfredsir, hush. You sound zesty even being in the mix.

[@quoiaaytch9846]

Keith Lee did not get aggressive with the guy that called him dog . His security did and Keith Lee stopped him. Because he watches his content

[@All.Natural.]

Project 2025 is more important! Glad Taraji spoke on it!

[@carolynswan1171]

Taraji and Keith are both human one isn’t Better than the other one. Mistakes happens some people are saying he need to be grateful for being in the same room with celebrities AND what do that mean, long story short I hope Keith and Taraji have a one on one conversation

[@rondas7772]

He's 27, from the new age generation, those type of men are childish, defensive, confused on true male behavior in regards to strength and keeping your cool, sensitive, and entitled! They're tolerance and patience level is O! 🙄 He's a social media influencer, he's made kinda soft, that's the reason for his outburst

[@joannanderson5947]

What outburst?🤷🏽‍♀️

[@naseeb2b]

@@joannanderson5947the rose display he posted then deleted. That outburst

[@hammerg434]

27? There are men in their 40s and 50s posting foolishness....its not the "new generation," it's the "new era" of men.

[@deshonsing2ify]

💯

[@TDoubleYu]

@@naseeb2bthat’s not an outburst, sweetheart. Please get an education.

[@believensee8621]

It seems...everybody overreacted. First Keith by posting that video of the rose drop, then Taraji with her response. Everybody need to chill.

[@Mabrrrr]

❤ 100%

[@aneshiadarling]

@@believensee8621 ‼️‼️

[@iamtracywilson]

All they had to do was show Taraji a pic of each with their name (like a headshot). That way she would at least know what they look like if they change seats. Simple.

[@susanjohnson4169]

Is that a computer generated image of Keith Lee? His eye lids never blink and his voice is just one long monotone sentence. No inflection in his speech at all. 🤐

[@Millah323]

That's how he normally speaks, in a robotic like voice...

[@juicyparsons]

Some people talk like that, especially some neurodivergent people. It is what it is 🙄🤷🏾‍♀️

[@Millah323]

@@juicyparsons👍🏾Yes, great analogy...

[@TDoubleYu]

Sick of you old ass people. Stick with your own generation.

[@tedrinaboone6800]

God sits on the throne 🙏🏾 Blessings to All 🙏🏾

[@RW-yt7ro]

child they read out the wrong name at the damn Oscar’s . Shit happens lol…. No one should be that offended that someone made a mistake and got them mixed up that’s very big ego energy . Kieth needs to realize he isn’t famous for being talented .he doesn’t act, sing ,dance, cook ,host ,tell jokes ,director, take pictures, design ,draw nothing .all he’s famous for eating food and saying what he thinks about the service he got . Chile ain’t nobody gottah know u .

[@brittany.381]

He's known for being a professional MMA fighter though. But that's sports so I didn't know who he was either before the food reviews

[@RW-yt7ro]

@@brittany.381 exactly . he isn’t FAMOUS for being no MMA fighter.

[@tangyharris5478]

I agree with what he saying. Well stated and professional.

[@gildapatterson7792]

"If you know your truth", absolutely! Thank you for this video 🥰.

[@jesusaceves3893]

No one knew you until you knew me (Nene Leaks) Sir needs to take SEVERAL seats, its not that deep he needs to pipe down and keep reviewing whatever he reviews 👏🏼

[@B_ready4671]

The mixup was not the worst part of the BET awards😄🤦🏽‍♀️ but it was funny!

[@MielleBelleNoire]

Sooooo he has an ego but Taraji does not🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️

[@TDoubleYu]

You must not follow Taraji if you think that. Her attitude is trash.

[@sojazzy6712]

Love the new intro ❤

[@JB-lc6fi]

It was him saying “I’ve said all I have to say” after saying everything he had so say 🌚😂

[@whitneyc5909]

I was like of course aunty didn’t know him 😂! If they knew that segment was going to be in the show they should have set certain people in the front, so she could reach them in time.

[@prtar1001]

ITS JUST NOT THAT SERIOUS KEITH.

[@hazelady5068]

I never knew who Keith was and I can't believe he influenced people to food places canceled smh my thing too why did BET invite so many food influencers that was crazy they was a big headed lol

[@pj-ge8er]

Everyone needs to take an example from JANET & BEYONCE and just don't REACT

[@regularity2556]

Nah. Cause pretending makes you crazy

[@pj-ge8er]

@@regularity2556 best say nada. Look how many decades people were speculating Janet had a secret daughter. She addressed it in 2021 in her doc

[@idontdohumans5950]

You can't tell people how to feel that you everyone doesn't have to respond to how you feel 💯 Mr. K😮

[@terrisl.edwards2743]

OMG! Keith, don't let your ego spoil your future move on...

[@mrbear716]

What ego? Keith is minding his business.

[@aneshiadarling]

@terrisl.edwards2743 they asked him to come, that was a bet moment not his. His rise won't fall because Hollywood didn't give it to him but they surely want to attach to it.. And he not allowed to have feelings smh

[@naturistfred]

@@mrbear716 Minding his business by posting a video dropping the flower that was given to him at the BET? Sure....lol

[@TDoubleYu]

@@naturistfredthat is his business. You and others flooded his page being messy. You’re zesty and weird.

[@MIMSQUEEN]

I'm with Keith. I'll be honored properly, when it's truly my time...

[@bigelowkaryn]

Yes! It was a mistake by Taraji and a failure of the production team. With that being said who wants to be given an honor and you can’t even be given proper recognition? Sadly, it dampens the moment

[@courtneywalter9681]

honored for what tho? He says he "Doesnt want the spot light" but the root of wanting to be "honored" is wanting the spotlight. Keith, if you wanna be famous, just say that.

[@leirras2797]

@@courtneywalter9681he didn’t ask to be honored on this occasion. But if you’re choosing to “give him his flowers” at least know who you’re giving them to.

[@aneshiadarling]

@courtneywalter9681 they used him for a spotlight moment...that moment wasn't for him it was for bet. Taraji shouldn't have matched ego with ego...her response wasn't necessary.

[@brendabrenda9052]

Exactly. There was too much confusion with honoring him. The gesture was empty.

[@barbielocks1457]

Sad part is we as women scream that our men dont protect us or stand up for us but then in the same breath try to cancel a man standing up for his wife...its simple she embarrassed his wife...we all know hes married and does not play about his wife...so he made it a point to show his loyalty to HIS WIFE he deserves a rose just for that..Kudos to him!

[@NycGuy7]

Who cares about Keith? People better focus on Taraji's warning about project 2025!

[@ideledawson6338]

That part 💯 agree

[@joannanderson5947]

16.4 million people...🤷🏽‍♀️

[@ILoveMyMelanin.]

Exactly…this is just a distraction

[@TDoubleYu]

She only cares about her broke pockets

[@Msleelee9487]

I never heard or saw him before 🤷‍♀️

[@TDoubleYu]

But you’re old and crusty. Why would you?

[@FrenchLady]

Praise the Lord

[@tribalbassist5227]

I look forward to a time when folks remember how to adults. Adults don’t need to express every thought publicly.

[@SaskiaTheBoss]

all she had to do was say, “they done told me you was sitting over there, hi, i’m taraji & this is (passes mic to say his own name) thanks for being here tonight, (hands rose) enjoy the evening” …(walks away)

[@keesmith3296]

instead she chose to keep it lighthearted and made an obvious joke to cover up her and the management errors… I don’t see none wrong with what she said, she doesn’t have to kiss nobody ass esp when he moved seats 🤷🏾‍♀️ dude should’ve just gave the rose to his wife or not upload that corny ahh video lol

[@TDoubleYu]

@@keesmith3296the joke wasn’t funny and she acted like a drunk auntie

[@Blessed1RG]

Keith Lee eating wings in a car is one of those black jobs was talking about

[@TDoubleYu]

He’s achieved much success by it though ❤ unlike you

[@Quettasbedhead]

DONT INVITE HIM NEXT YEAR THEN

[@sweetbabyjesus910]

I hear him BUT regardless if he FELT like that was his moment or not, it was still an opportunity that was given to him and his wife. You don't want the recognition but you accept the invite to attend the BET Awards? Plus he was sitting in the front row? If you don't want the recognition, then why accept the invite? He has a right to feel however he wants to feel but I think he should've humbled himself and let it go. I think he only made that post because he felt embarrassed on national TV. Rightfully so. If he didn't feel like she meant any harm then why post about it and then later delete it? Why he didn't call out BET's poor production in that post?

[@MsGoodyTwoShoes]

The production company moved him to the front row during the event

[@slaygirlsas8774]

He never said he didn't appreciate the invite. He said he has social anxiety and would have preferred to stay where they were seated. He confusing him for someone else is why he said it wasn't his moment.

[@sweetbabyjesus910]

​@@MsGoodyTwoShoes right but that wasn't the point that I was making. If production was the problem, why not call them out for their incompetent in his post?

[@sweetbabyjesus910]

@@slaygirlsas8774 again...his seating arrangement isn't the point that I'm making. If production was the problem then why not call them out in his post? Her making a mistake doesn't mean it wasn't his moment. His moment is already here.

[@MsGoodyTwoShoes]

@@sweetbabyjesus910 I understood your point. I provided context about why he was on the front row. You don’t even know where I stand on the issue, so what are you arguing about???

[@1stmyopinion]

All that useless explanation from him. Did he think she was seriouly asking him for a date or something? The rose was all for show, right, no matter who it would have been in the seat. He didn't have to showoff by dropping the rose. He ain't all that anyway.

[@candidbutsweet9613]

BTW...Get out and VOTE.. Make sure your kids VOTE... There is ALOT at stake... VOTE BLUE...PLEASE..

[@jennabenna2303]

Love them both but Keith will always stand on business for his wife❤️👑 That I can respect. I can’t wait for this to be over……

[@tiffanydcoates2904]

What I notice you did not mention anything about management Keith lee spoke about . they should’ve informed Taraji about the seat change . He didn’t have no beef with her. It was production that set it up.

[@kelliehu8749]

I hope he doesn't fumbled this moment like that dessert truck lady. Just laugh it off, don't take yourself too seriously - it pays off better in the end.

[@traci19801]

Sensitive

[@TDoubleYu]

Crusty Traci

[@mock_nkc1540]

“Chloe Bailey’s baby’s father boyfriend” TOOK ME OUT 😂

[@lailajeanyusays6812]

He actually put out a statement behind the reason for the rose dropped

[@ebbyl2996]

That's what happens when you go to the EBT AWARDS! 😂

[@thafreebiechic]

I didn’t think it was that serious for Keith to shade the entire Bet production… and his wife could have played it off when she was flirting with her husband, I would have took over and made everyone laugh with how I would have handled this situation

[@TDoubleYu]

It was that serious. Both Taraji and BET are ghetto and fall into black stereotypes.

[@TDoubleYu]

And you’re not in Keith’s situation because you’re too busy giving irrelevant opinions online. ❤

[@thafreebiechic]

@@TDoubleYu mkay

[@Scooby-king]

I understand exactly what he is saying and how he feels…

[@ahzokatano0611]

It Don't Matter, Whether Taraji Messed Up A Little...Long As They Gave Her Check At The End!!! 😅😅😅❤😂😂😂🎉🎉🎉

[@Cleonard484]

Kandi and Todd is having a good laugh

[@TDoubleYu]

With their sex dungeon and crazed Mama Joyce…

[@angelajohnson7001]

Yet you video you dropping the rise just to get eyes on it.

[@cobyparnell6066]

Taraji has been there and back.

[@TDoubleYu]

And still broke and crying about it

[@jadalajefa]

He did the most...

[@aarushkumar7052]

He has so much ego. He roams around with an entourage like he’s someone. No wonder everyone has started hating him. He sold his soul.

[@bigelowkaryn]

He’s usually with his wife and sister and sometimes his parents, in-laws and kids…that’s not really an entourage

[@aarushkumar7052]

That’s what we were used to. See him now. He had 5 men with him and they even pushed a fan.

[@aneshiadarling]

@aarushkumar7052 you don't know what it's like to have ppl giving you death threats over an opinion. The man can't breathe without someone being mad of course he should protect himself and his family. The same as anyone else who has that huge of a platform.

[@kickrockspleze]

The people hating on him and threatening to murder him and his family is why he now has a security detail or entourage

[@brendabrenda9052]

​@@aarushkumar7052 If there are additional men, it's security. He has death threats now.

[@DanSimpson-tw3fg]

I think he was hurt about it 😭😭😂😂😂

[@Meds1000MD]

Keith lee is legit He is himself. Taraji was working an award show. That's not easy. Keith Lee is a mma fighter dont run up.

[@aneshiadarling]

Sounds like Tarajis ego was hurt with that response! 😕 Smh...that young man is in his 20s and how old is she and she has been in the game almost that mans entire life and felt the low lows and high highs! She shouldn't have been offended over his feelings over an honest mistake (on both parts if he sat in the wrong seat it was someone who sat him there too) verse took a chance to empathize and let him know she understands how it can be to feel out of place in the room. Feel your feelings and keep your head up. I expect more from her than him... that get over it attitude is the same she was just crying over not to long ago...Sighhh

[@kathyharris7031]

What he said!!!

[@TooBlessedBabyDoll]

Keith Lee has a right to feel a way about that segment with Taraji. It was very awkward and cringe, actually. The hold rose segment felt off. 🤷🏽‍♀️ Some people would have responded far worst than dropping a rose on the floor. Production should have axed the whole segment in my opinion. This matter is no big deal at the end of the day.

[@user-vx4jl5it6n]

Mark my words! Keith is going to be on Sherri and Tamara Hall next week talking about this.....

[@TDoubleYu]

No, because he is very down to Earth unlike your favs

[@melikthegeek]

Big Taraji‼️ Big Keith ‼️ ✌🏾

[@tarachristy8400]

somebody is starting to feel themself

[@TDoubleYu]

He’s done well by many people. He should feel himself. Get you some success to match your opinion.

[@commonsense1660]

I think production messed up, if you hear what happened.

[@naturistfred]

The production may have messed up but do you think they care or will ask him to come back next year? This entire thing was stupid and childish.

[@lookingtowardsthesun]

Listen, sometimes I miss the days before social media when we didn't know every little thing that happened behind the scenes or people didn't have a platform to "share their truth". It's just all to much & petty.

[@donnajackson5695]

Forget Keith Lee….Your attention should be on Project 2025 - Lord help us!

[@MrFreshPrinze2010]

Not a fan of Taraji's response. He didn't say anything bad about her yet she wanted to attack his character. I've been slowly starting to not like her since the Color Purple debacle.

[@corelle8055]

Yeah, I'm glad I missed the Ebt awards. I only watched the Usher tribute & Victoria Monet. I miss comedians hosting it and BET awards too.

[@quietTee637]

A lot of people didn't know him until he went to OLG ( Kandi place). Kandi made that man infamous LoL Is he on the spectrum? These awards shows always move people around. That was known since the early 2000's.