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By: faze_one

faze_one — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:22:44 +0000

The Bet Award Show was Crap!!. The World Watched as lil Wayne Jumped around like a fool. I don’t care How Hott He supposed to be right now. He could have Pulled up his freakin Pants up. I don’t even allow my Children to watch BET anymore. We only watched Because of the so called tribute to Mr Michael J. Jackson.
TVONE is so much better..It showcase our people in a better way…

By: 2daTopnonStop

2daTopnonStop — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:27:12 +0000

To ease the guilt of the crap they (BET) gives “our community” (even though they are owned by “the man -lol”)The awards show attempted to showcase the people in our community that are being positive and doing something to better their lives and our community. Though they only had less than a minute to be honored and were not allowed to speak, BET execs must have fel they did soemthing positive.

I despise BET, can’t stand the shows, and darn sure don’t watch the videos. I watch the awrad show because it’s one of the few out there showcasing our community. But again they have left me with a bad taste in my mouth and having to question “WTF is wrong with my people?”

Ms. Debra Lee when you watch the anticis of the celebrities you all place on the show are you proud? Or do you shake your head in horror of what your network and bosses are portraying our people to represent?

By: divamichachic

divamichachic — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:50:45 +0000

BET did an ok job honoring MJ. They had very little time to put it together. Most disappointed in production manager or who ever made the decision to allow 10 and 12 year old girls on the stage while Weezy, Cash Money and Drake were on the stage sing about doing it to women all over the world. I said to my daughter… “Where are those girls momma’s” then to find out that two of the young ladies was Lil Waynes daughters and Tiny’s Daughter. Shame Shame Shame. Lil Wayne is smart he is not stupid. Why don’t people think about what they are doing;. Weezy is this the only way you can find time to spend with your daughter? Sick Sick

By: pliondone

pliondone — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 17:06:55 +0000

I totally agree we need to hold BET accountable for the mess they put on TV.

By: Annunaki40

Annunaki40 — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 23:37:05 +0000

How long will it take for the majority of us to realize that BET is not in the best interest of African Americans. Since this was sold, it has continued to go downhill and not fulfill the wishes of what it means to be African American in the United States.
First and Foremost, We in this Community of African Americans ( I have to embrace two side because o my heritage), must come to grips with the fact that it is our Dollar that controls what is place on this channel. It is our Neilsen which allows for it to move forward.
If enough of us get together we can make this Entertainment genre understand that we support it, but only under the watchful eye that it portray African Americans truly in a positive light. Only then, can we make a difference to those young people coming in behind us.

By: Thunder_Rose

Thunder_Rose — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 20:21:48 +0000

The BET awards were flat out terrible…But they didn’t let me down…I mean seriously why are ppl so surprised by the lack of moral structure and celebrities…So, Lil’ Wayne performed a explicit crappie song and every word had to bleeped out…BIG DEAL…he is the hottest rapper out right now…BET would be fools not to showcase him…Nothing is going to change when it seems like its getting worse…The name of the game is ratings and BET scored…Not even a well written letter can change that…But hey what do I know I’m just a small city nobody from Nebraska

By: drudesti

drudesti — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 19:07:45 +0000

The only part of the show that was a bit out of control was when Jamie made references to his penis by calling it a “BOA” a “BOA CONSTRICTOR”. They had to “bleep” so many lyrics to Lil Wayne’s song, that perhaps he should have just performed something else.

By: tasty_mykiwi

tasty_mykiwi — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 19:02:48 +0000

OKAY WOW PPL LISTEN….. BET AWARDS WAS BORING BECAUSE THEY WERE GOING TO MUCH 4 MJ….. ALL THEY HAD TO GO WAS DO THE SHOW THAT WAS PLANNED AND MAD A BIG TRIBURE @ THA END …….. AS FAS AWA LIL WAYNE HE DIDNT DO ANYTHIING WRONG BUT BRING HIS LIL GIRL ON STAGE AND HER FRIENDS THATS ALL….. WHY ARE PPL MAKING SUCH A BIG DEAL OUT OF STUFF…….

By: HAK89

HAK89 — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 18:56:40 +0000

MANY MANY PEOPLE AT B. E. T, .NEEDS TO FIND ANOTHER JOB.ESPCIALLY (DEB) SHE EMBARRASS THE WHOLE AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY.. REMOVE HER NOW.( MJ )DESERVE BETTER THEN WHAT THEY GAVE..PLEASE REMOVE ALL THOSE PEOPLE THAT HAD ANYTHING TO DO WITH THAT AWARD SHOW PLEASE PLEASE.. BET NEEDS A REAL MAKEOVER..TAKE ALL THOSE SHOWS OFF THE AIR TODAY

By: cdIsn8tvcanc3r

cdIsn8tvcanc3r — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 16:51:35 +0000

i lost respect 4 BET way back.. n now using lil gurls as bait 4 grown men. wut a shame! lil wayne is a super’hoe not a superstar. having 2 pregnant women? wtf… how can u admire such distruction?

By: masculine31

masculine31 — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 05:52:47 +0000

Da last good BET Awards was in 2001 when Whitney Houston was da winner of da lifetime achievement award, it has gotten worse year-by-year! Obviously Deb needs da money by showcasing this hip-hop music for da kids! Its gotten really bad and out-of-hand. Thank GOD for TV One, i let BET go many years ago.

By: omegablackz

omegablackz — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:55:31 +0000

boondocks tried to warn you but nooooooooooo lol

naw im playing, but for real was it that bad i missed it due to work

By: Robert967

Robert967 — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:20:31 +0000

The show was a bunch of crap. BET needed to be ashamed of themselves.

By: PRINCE_DEJOUR

PRINCE_DEJOUR — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:57:50 +0000

I don’t watch BET but I did this week because of Michael Jackson. The show was disappointing and somewhat sad. I expected so much more. What is wrong with expecting the very best! My mother never told me to be on my best behavior because white people are around she said be on your best behavior because she raised me that way! We as people need to have standards and values; it has nothing to do with another race. I conduct myself like gentleman because that is how I was raised and I don’t know any other way to act. Hopefully for the people that watch BET the station will get sold to someone else who will improve the quality of the programming. The channel has really hit rock bottom.

By: Jess-Lynn

Jess-Lynn — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:06:18 +0000

ohh who gives a fcuk . The show was good. I mean it could have been better like some of the performances but they changed the whole show within a couple days… oh well

By: slice_8706

slice_8706 — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:19:03 +0000

PPl are just upset because they know white ppl were watching the show due to MJ’s death.. You know what they say, be on your best behavior when master is watching. Ive seen Young money preform this song on MTV and it wasnt any difference from the way they preformed on BET..Fuck every girl is not a number one song because men listen to it, WOMEN IN THE CLUBS AND PARTIES LOVE THIS SONG! Women are Drake fans more so than men

By: JoanCNGIT

JoanCNGIT — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:29:17 +0000

Somebody has finally commented on something all of our people deep down feel. Thank you

By: michaelrayent07

michaelrayent07 — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:23:19 +0000

From BET.com: July 3, 2009

STATEMENT FROM BET NETWORKS RE: YOUNG MONEY AT THE “BET AWARDS ‘09”

By BET Networks

“BET Networks deeply regrets the performance by Young Money at the BET AWARDS ’09 (featuring Lil Wayne, Drake, Gudda Gudda and Mack Maine). Elements of the performance were unplanned and should not have happened.

“We value and appreciate the feedback from our viewers and have edited Young Money’s performance for all BET AWARDS ’09 encore presentations.” See: http://www.bet.com/Specials/betawards09/betawards09_news/news_BET_Networks_statement

With all of the attention they received due to Michael’s untimely death, it appears that the network is getting the message that many were displeased, especially the BET bread-and-butter, that Black 18-45 demographic. But is the statement enough?

It seems many of the good things that happened during the show, including Jamie’s comedy and performance (IMHO), New Edition, the Tyrese-Johnny Gill-Trey Songs tribute to the “mighty mighty” O’Jays, Jay-Z, etc. were all overshadowed by one ill-planned song…”Every Girl.” The mere image of underage girls dancing to a song whose original lyrics are “I wish I could f*** every girl in the world” turned most people off, in spite of the fact that the girls were related to Wayne and Baby.

But here’s what I need some clarity on: Are people unable to compartmentalize those facts because of Michael’s legal troubles and how this all reflects on his life and death? Or are people just being sensationalistic and petty? Or (and here’s where we keep it 100), are some Black folk just mad because, as I mentioned above with all of the national Michael Jackson-related news coverage, “the good WHITE folk was watchin’?”

Whatchu think?

By: uschoney09

uschoney09 — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:30:28 +0000

This is not new, Animated series “The Boondocks” did a two part episode based on how wack BET is. Funny how it was banned from American television, HHHHmmmmMM..

By: uschoney09

uschoney09 — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:26:56 +0000

I understand that due to unfortunate timing, there was very limited timing, but the performances were horrible.

These are singing professionals and the garbage they displayed (especially with new edition, i expected way better) was utterly ridiculous. I didn’t expect all the pomp and circumstance deserving of such an artist, but I did expect people with actual talent (like shaka khan, whitney, heck somebody) to give tribute and sing in his honor, not dang ciara and keri hilson. What type of mess is that? Back to vh1 I go.

By: Kris1226

Kris1226 — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:56:11 +0000

WOOOOHOOOO!! finallyy. and like i’ve said before. it was disgusting, the lil wayne performance. so lets make a tribute to michael but oh lets not forget the children he loved so much,bringing them on stage while “effin every girl in the world” plays what kinda crap. knowing michael faced charges of that kinda crapp. i was donee after that.

By: NtelligentlyInclined

NtelligentlyInclined — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:44:28 +0000

I agree with the letter and opinion 100%. Fortunately I turned it before the Lil Wayne performance. I’m mad that I watched any of it to be honest. I NEVER watch BET. Theres nothing going on on that channel that interest me even remotely anymore. I decided to watch the awards show because it was suppose to be a dedication to Michael Jackson, unfortunately it was far from such. Jamie Foxx did his best to keep the focus on Michael and to keep the mood light, but overall it was barely about Mike at all. Half the stupid ass people didn’t mention him at all. I want to say on one hand I’m glad they made the attempt at a memorial show, and I understand it was short notice. But I also want to say that Michael NEVER did anything half-assed, and if they were going to do a show in his honor it deserved better planning, and obviously it deserved some RULES for the performers. I’m not nor have I ever been a fan of waynes so I’m glad I missed his performance. Speaking in terms of disappointment this awards show didnt let me down at all.

By: Strong_Mind34

Strong_Mind34 — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:38:10 +0000

Well said & well written. The BET network is in serious need of a makeover.
I understand that they had to do a whole revamp to honour MJ, but c’mon, that was poorly done. Especially with Drake, Wayne & the rest of the idiot crew.

By: Phatwoody_23

Phatwoody_23 — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:55:34 +0000

B.E.T NEEDS A MAKE OVER SERIOUSLY. NOT JUST THE AWARD SHOW BUT THE WHOLE NETWORK. EVERYTHING THAT B.E.T SHOWS IS EITHER OLD OR DUMB AND BORING, THE ONLY THINIG I LIKE IS 106 PARK OR COLLEGE HILL. THE PEOPLE THAT WORK AT B.E.T ARE MAYBE 40 OR 60 AND CANT STAY IN THE LEVEL OF VH1 OR MTV

By: brnmkvl

brnmkvl — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:59:35 +0000

BET is not black owned anymore. What do you expect Mr. Hurt? But these are the folks people want to integrate with. Not me. That’s why i dont watch the awards. i just try to catch the cipher, which is real hip-hop. not that garbage lil wizzo is pushin.

By: Peninsulachick

Peninsulachick — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:42:48 +0000

Everyone on Facebook that saw the show declared it a total train wreck. They cited specific issues, like the sound being wack, timing and marks that were off, etc. Yes, it was rushed, but production issues like the ones mentioned should STILL be on point. I didn’t watch the show, personally, but that’s simply because I quit watching BET years ago. What needs to happen next is that we let the people who are making the “soft core” porn that BET airs that we are interested in QUALITY, and refuse to support them until they step their game up, and get CREATIVE. Be respectful of their women (black women), and of themselves (black men)in word (the songs they make) and action (the videos). It’s timje for us to do things the way we know how, and quit reducing ourselves to the lowest common denominator. All we do is gratify the people who believe blacks to be incapable of anything but low thinking and low living. Turn the corner, Ms. Lee. I doubt it will happen, because she appears weak to me; a mere figurehead. She has no power, and no say. Muted by the REAL force behind the network. VIACOM. Need to get at them.

By: eshaneua

eshaneua — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:53:54 +0000

They need to revamp and revise the ENTIRE NETWORK, not just the awards show. I haven’t watched BET since the fiasco with Breezy not being allowed to pay tribute. Luckily, My Network TV ( formerly known as UPN) re-aired the 2006 World Music Awards in which Chris performed Thriller before MJ was introduced. In a word, BET has gone to HELL in a hand basket.

By: mzjuiceyfilled

mzjuiceyfilled — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:53:34 +0000

Completely agree with the letter…the show was a disgrace and embarrassment to millions.