Usher Receives Lifetime Achievement Award at BET Awards, Speech Censored Due to Technical Issue

Usher Receives Lifetime Achievement Award at BET Awards, Speech Muted Due to Technical Issue

R&B legend Usher was honored with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the BET Awards on Sunday night, where he was celebrated with a star-studded tribute performance. However, when Usher took the stage to accept his award, viewers noticed that his speech was heavily censored, with strange muting throughout.

BET later clarified that the muting was due to a technical issue during the live telecast. In a statement, BET expressed their apologies to Usher and assured fans that they could watch his full, uninterrupted speech on BET platforms.

During the parts of the speech that were audible, Usher reflected on his 30-year career, expressing gratitude to his supporters and delving into personal matters such as forgiveness and co-parenting. He shared his journey of forgiving his absent father and the importance of being open and forgiving in life.

Usher made these heartfelt remarks while standing alongside industry icons Babyface, L.A. Reid, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, and Jermaine Dupri on stage. In addition to the Lifetime Achievement Award, Usher also won the award for Best R&B Male Artist at the ceremony.

Despite the technical glitch during his speech, Usher’s message of forgiveness and resilience resonated with fans and industry peers alike. The R&B icon continues to inspire with his music and his personal journey, proving that he truly deserves the Lifetime Achievement Award.