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Cardi B, Queen Latifah, Lil Nas X shine at BET Awards
By MESFIN FEKADU Associated Press June 27, 2021 11:50pm Text size Copy shortlink:
NEW YORK Cardi B s WAP had new meaning at the BET Awards: winning and pregnant.
The Grammy-winning star debuted her baby bump during a live performance Sunday alongside husband Offset as well as Quavo and Takeoff of Migos. She also won video of the year for her Megan Thee Stallion-assisted No. 1 hit WAP.
Cardi B didn t stay to accept the honor at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, but Megan Thee Stallion rushed to the stage to pick up the award, forgetting to thank Cardi during her speech.
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Dana Elaine Owens walked up to the stage to accept the award, accompanied by her father.
“I’m so extremely moved. I don’t know what to say,” she said, holding back tears.
The theme of the night was “The Year of The Black Woman,” so Latifah thanked her mother, “a strong Black woman,” for raising her, as well as her father who respects women. She then pointed to the performers standing behind her on stage, and encouraged women to stay united. “Together, we stand stronger than when we tear each other apart,” she said.
Before walking off the stage, Latifah acknowledged LGBTQ pride month by wishing everyone a “Happy Pride.”
Cardi B, Queen Latifah, Lil Nas X shine at BET Awards
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NEW YORK (AP) – Cardi B’s “WAP” has new meaning at the BET Awards: winning and pregnant.
The Grammy-winning star debuted her baby bump during a live performance Sunday alongside husband Offset as well as Quavo and Takeoff of Migos. She also won video of the year for her Megan Thee Stallion-assisted No. 1 hit “WAP.”
Cardi B didn’t stay to accept the honor at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, but Megan Thee Stallion rushed to the stage to pick up the award, forgetting to thank Cardi during her speech.
Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion win big at BET Awards Megan Thee Stallion accepts the award for video of the year for WAP at the BET Awards on Sunday, June 27, 2021, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Queen Latifah accepts the lifetime achievement award at the BET Awards on Sunday, June 27, 2021, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Megan Thee Stallion accepts the best female hip hop artist award at the BET Awards on Sunday, June 27, 2021, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Lil Nas X, center, kisses a dancer at the conclusion of his performance at the BET Awards on Sunday, June 27, 2021, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.