“THE BET SOCIAL AWARDS” was one of the newly found biggest award celebration ever! This BET first time shining light to people online. This award show honors social media heavy hitters from the funniest to the best clap back over the past year. The show streamed live only from the Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, GA, and hosted by the African King of comedian Michael Blackson. This show was also executive produced by comedian and actor Mike Epps.
“The BET SOCIAL AWARDS” featured Music and television stars Erykah Badu, Tony Rock, and freshman rapper, Lil Wayne daughter, Reginae Carter alongside social stars Kash Doll, Blame it on Kway, Jess Hilarious and DC Young Fly just to name a few. To start the night off Blame it on Kway and Lala Sizahands opened up the show with an upbeat dance routine followed by Michael Blackson who took the stage with an African-inspired dance number.
When it came to Blackson comedic performance he didn’t spare anybody. He came for major names like Trump, Tyrese, Kevin Hart and Nicki Minaj and the list goes on. Blackson was preying on everyone, nobody was safe. Though some of his social media followers were not a fan of his jokes feeling as if they were rehearsed and some just thought it was wack while others loved it.
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The night honored the celebrated hashtag #BlackGirlMagic with a spoken word tribute by comedian and actress Amanda Seales and “THE BET SOCIAL AWARDS” also honored the founders of the Women’s March. “Wild N Out” tv star and comedian DC Young Fly received the Social Verified Award by Executive Producer Mike Epps himself.
The performers of the night was Kash Doll who took to stage and owned the stage with her popular hit single “For Everybody”, while heavy hitter YFN Lucci closed out the show with his fire hit “Everyday We Lit.”