The BET Awards pulled out all the stops for its 20th anniversary on Sunday. The show, hosted by Insecure star Amanda Seales, included several standout performances [1] as well as some poignant speeches. A handful of stars re-created Public Enemy's iconic "Fight the Power" [2] music video with a modern twist for the show's opener, while Alicia Keys [3] gave a powerful tribute to Black men and women whose lives have been lost as she performed "Perfect Way to Die" for the first time [4]. Additionally, Beyoncé made a special appearance as she accepted the show's humanitarian award [5]. Scroll ahead for some of the best moments of the night.
Michelle Obama at the 2020 BET Awards
Amanda Seales at the 2020 BET Awards
Beyoncé at the 2020 BET Awards
Masego at the 2020 BET Awards
Chloe x Halle at the 2020 BET Awards
Naomi Campbell at the 2020 BET Awards
Jennifer Hudson at the 2020 BET Awards
Wayne Brady at the 2020 BET Awards
Lil Wayne at the 2020 BET Awards
Amanda Seales at the 2020 BET Awards
Flavour Flav at the 2020 BET Awards
DJ Khaled at the 2020 BET Awards
Masego at the 2020 BET Awards
Megan Thee Stallion at the 2020 BET Awards
Beyoncé at the 2020 BET Awards
Jennifer Hudson at the 2020 BET Awards
Roddy Ricch at the 2020 BET Awards
Keedron Bryant at the 2020 BET Awards
Lonr. at the 2020 BET Awards
Lizzo at the 2020 BET Awards
Wayne Brady at the 2020 BET Awards
Amanda Seales at the 2020 BET Awards
Burna Boy at the 2020 BET Awards
Amanda Seales at the 2020 BET Awards
Questlove at the 2020 BET Awards
Rapsody at the 2020 BET Awards
Jahi at the 2020 BET Awards
Masego at the 2020 BET Awards
Michelle Obama at the 2020 BET Awards
Kirk Franklin at the 2020 BET Awards
Black Thought at the 2020 BET Awards
Chuck D at the 2020 BET Awards
Chloe x Halle at the 2020 BET Awards
