Embarrassing Mix-Up at 2024 BET Awards: Taraji P. Henson Confuses Influencer with Food Critic

At the 2024 BET Awards, Taraji P. Henson found herself in an embarrassing mix-up that quickly went viral. The actress mistook influencer Jordan Howlett for food critic Keith Lee during a segment where she was giving out flowers to celebrate individuals. Howlett awkwardly laughed and pointed to Lee, prompting Henson to apologize and explain that she got caught up in her own thoughts.

In a now-deleted TikTok video, Lee showed himself dropping the flower Henson gave him on the floor, with a caption emphasizing that his name will be known in the right rooms at the right time. However, he later clarified in a follow-up video that he harbored no ill feelings towards Henson and praised her performance at the awards show.

Lee attributed the awkward moment to the show’s producers, not Henson herself. The actress, in response to Lee’s video, expressed that life is too short for such behavior and explained that he missed his moment because he wasn’t in his assigned seat. Despite the mix-up, Henson made it clear that there was no bad blood between them.

The incident at the BET Awards serves as a reminder of the unpredictability of live events and the importance of staying composed in such situations. While the mix-up may have been embarrassing for all involved, it ultimately led to a lesson in grace and understanding.