Usher Accepts BET Lifetime Achievement Award — Despite Audio Issues — After Electrifying Women-Led Tribute

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The R&B legend dedicated his acceptance speech to “the year of the father” as he recalled his successful 30+ year career at the 2024 BET Awards

Usher had a hell of a night at the 2024 BET Awards.

During the event on Sunday, June 30, the R&B superstar, 45, received the Lifetime Achievement Award — an esteemed honor that’s been previously granted to icons like Prince, Whitney Houston, Queen Latifah and Lionel Richie — in celebration of his epic musical legacy.

A roster of surprise guests took the stage during “Culture’s Biggest Night” to honor Usher, starting with Childish Gambino, a.k.a. Donald Glover — and Keke Palmer! — performing an acapella version of the legend’s 2001 hit “U Don’t Have to Call.”