The 2022 BET Awards took place Sunday, June 26th, with a wild night of entertainment and top-notch performances! With many awards, also including a lifetime achievement for P. Diddy, the event was star-studded from start to finish. The awards show features astounding performances; this year’s show also was no different.
Top Performances Of The Night
Lizzo
The show kicked off with a bang, with Lizzo bringing the audience to their feet. Opening her performance on the flute, Lizzo then dove into her hit single, “About Damn Time.” The artist was captivating as ever, with a sparkling disco-ball-inspired outfit. Her performance focused on body positivity and the need for social action, donating $1 million to Planned Parenthood.
Jack Harlow
Next, Jack Harlow took the spotlight, starting with his song “Poison.” Strutting around a basement set, Lil Wayne also joins Harlow to round out the track. As Harlow shifts into his hit single, “First Class,” Brandy also enters, much to the crowd’s surprise. Brandy delivers the most compelling lyrics of the performance, spitting her lyrics with absolute venom.
Doechii
Doechii delivered in spades in her debut BET performance. Emerging in all white, the artist opens with “Persuasive,” changing her wardrobe during the song. She then snatches off her wig as the backdrop shifts to black and red, bursting into her single “Crazy.” With a set enveloped in pyrotechnics and strobing visuals, Doechii made a lasting mark on the audience.
Muni Long
Muni Long’s performance shines, starting with “Time Machine.” With an ethereal opening, Long’s smooth lyrics are the focus until her feathered dress expands into a team of background dancers. With her hit “hrs and hrs,” Long’s feature is cemented with her vocals and beautiful choreography.
Final
Finally, the event honored P. Diddy, with Babyface and Kanye West presenting him with the Lifetime Achievement award. His musical tribute featured an unbelievably stacked cast, including Mary J. Blige, Busta Rhymes, Faith Evans, and others. Diddy himself also performed, rattling off hits like “Victory” and “It’s All About The Benjamins.” The late Kim Porter, Diddy’s former partner, capped off the medley in a moving video tribute.
