BET Awards '20: Sprinkle Of Black Love At The BET Awards
It doesn’t have to be a special holiday to celebrate Black love. During this trying time of international protests and the COVID-19 pandemic, now more than ever, we could use some good news or even a little hope.
Fortunately, the 2020 BET Awards are on the way (June 28 that 8 pm EST) and we will have many reasons to smile and be joyful as we highlight the best in Black artists. While we wait for that day to come, let’s take a look at the Black love that has been showcased at the BET Awards since the show launched in 2001.
Ja Rule and Aisha (2001)
Ja Rule and his wife Aisha had only been married for a few months back in 2001 when they arrived at the inaugural BET Awards. Ja Rule was nominated for Best Male Hip Hop Artist that year. He lost out to Jay-Z, but looks like they still had a good time just being together.
Magic Johnson and Cookie (2003)
NBA Legend Magic Johnson and his wife Cookie were all smiles at the 2003 BET Awards. In 2021, the couple will be celebrating 30 years of marriage. There has to be a little bit of “magic” for a union to last that long.
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith (2005)
Clearly, Will and Jada had a grand old time hosting the BET Awards in 2005. Their undeniable chemistry and energy kept the crowd going all night. Maybe the key to a long marriage is laughter.
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Diddy and Kim Porter (2006)
Diddy and the late Kim Porter showed up in white and off-white respectively to take in the BET Awards red carpet. Kim’s twin daughters look more and more like her each day.
Jay-Z and Beyonce (2006)
It’s not a red carpet photo, but it is a picture Beyonce performing her hit single Deja Vu with then-future-husband Jay-Z at the 2006 BET Awards. Sexy!
Cory Hardrict and Tia Mowry (2010)
Actors Tia Mowry and Cory Hardrict took the time to pose for cameras after the 2010 BET Awards. They have been married since 2008 and have two adorable children together.
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Tonya Lewis and Spike Lee (2012)
Oscar award-winning director Spike Lee and his wife author/producer Tonya Lewis walked the red carpet at the 2012 BET Awards. Earlier that year, Spike was given a tribute at the BET Honors.
Nicole Ari Parker and Boris Kodjoe (2015)
Nicole Ari Parker and hubby Boris Kodjoe decided to give us a sultry vibe on the 2015 BET Awards red carpet. The acting dynamic duo has been married for 15 years. That’s quite a feat!
DeVon Franklin and Megan Good (2019)
Nothing wrong with trying to steal a smooch! Actress Megan Good puckers up to give her movie producer/preacher husband a kiss on the cheek. These two are vocal about keeping God first in their lives and honoring their vows.
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Offset and Cardi B. (2019)
Hey Offset, the camera’s this way! Backstage at the 2019 BET Awards, it seems Offset couldn’t keep his eyes off his wife Cardi B.
Iman Shumpert and Teyana Taylor (2019)
NBA player Iman Shumpert showed up to support his wife Teyana Taylor who had two nominations at the BET Awards in 2019. In 2016, Teyana took home the Soul Train Award for Best Dance Performance. We are all in awe of those abs!
