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Taraji P. Henson Opens 2024 BET Awards With Kendrick Lamar 'Not Like Us' Parody

The 2024 BET Awards is Taraji P. Henson's third time hosting the annual awards show.

Taraji P. Henson onstage during the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 - Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BETIn her opening monologue, Henson also referenced Thursday's CNN presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, calling out the latter's widely ridiculed claim that that immigrants coming to America are "taking Black jobs." Not only will the night feature a jam-packed list of performers, but the show will pay special tribute to Usher, who will receive the prestigious Lifetime Achievement BET Award. The"Love in this Club" singer, 45, will join a celebrated list of game-changers and industry pioneers who have left a lasting impact on the culture and entertainment.

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