BET Awards 2025: They Left It All On Stage: Most Iconic 2024 BET Awards Performances in Photos
The BET Awards 2024 weren’t just about who took home a trophy—they were about who left their whole soul on that stage. And this year, the performances? Whew. Unforgettable.
Artists brought the drama, the dancers, the live vocals, and the outfit changes we didn’t see coming. Some paid tribute. Some debuted new eras. Some just reminded the culture that when it comes to showmanship, this is the stage that matters.
From denim-clad line dancing to gospel-meets-groove mashups, these artists didn’t just perform—they performed like rent was due.
Here’s a visual rewind of the most iconic moments that had us clapping, crying, and grabbing the remote to rewind.
Shaboozey brought the saloon to BET
Bar fights, bolo ties, fringe, and line dancing? Shaboozey leaned into cowboy cool and made it cinematic. The set looked like Maverick City meets Old Town Road, and the performance made sure country rap wasn’t a phase—it’s here to stay.
Will Smith brought righteous fire and post-apocalyptic visuals
With smoke, red earth, and a trench coat that said “I came to preach,” Will Smith's performance felt like a sermon in a dystopian wasteland. He won big at the show—and reminded everyone why.
Keke Palmer reps Atlanta
Keke rocked a satin button-up, and an “A” hat. She climbed a speaker stack, hit hard choreo, and closed with a mic drop stance. Pure dominance.
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Teyana Taylor and Victoria Monet gave us a sensual duel for the ages
Teyana, dressed in black like a stage-dominating bandit, dipped and danced with Victoria, who wore reflective discs like a pop-star siren. This was part Prince, part Janet, and all power.
