Usher has been honored for his contributions to the tradition on the 2024 NAACP Picture Awards, the place he was gifted the Presidential Award.
The ceremony was broadcast throughout which he obtained the award from NAACP president and CEO Derrick Johnson, was broadcast on BET on Saturday (March 16). In his speech, Usher thanked all the ladies in his life for his or her contributions.
“I’m so overwhelmed with appreciation for my total household, with out them I wouldn’t have the ability to do that,” Usher mentioned. “They are saying behind or beside or with each sturdy man is a stronger lady, and for that I thank my mom and my lovely spouse Jennifer for holding me down. My children, I really like you guys so, a lot.”
Take a look at the video of Usher’s acceptance speech under.
Final week, Busta Rhymes and Usher had been among the many many A-listers current on the William Morris Endeavor expertise company’s large pre-Oscars celebration in Los Angeles. The occasion happened on the Beverly Property, often known as the “Godfather Mansion” as a result of its use in a well-known scene from the 1972 movie The Godfather.
Along with Busta Rhymes and Usher, TMZ reported that John Legend, Teyana Taylor, and Justin Timberlake had been a number of the different titans current on the bash.
Aside from the aforementioned musicians, Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, and Rob Lowe had been additionally there.
Concerning Hip Hop’s crossover with the flicks’ largest night time, Juicy J took a visit down reminiscence lane final 12 months and informed a story about how Will Smith took on a condescending perspective after Three 6 Mafia gained their first Oscar in 2006.
The Memphis rap veteran made an look on Allison Interviews in September, the place he mentioned the backstory of his ordeal with the legendary rapper and actor intimately.
“[Will Smith] ran up, he was like, ‘Man, I’m simply mad ’trigger y’all obtained one earlier than me,’” the 48-year-old MC recalled. “It might’ve been a joke, however I don’t know him.”
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He continued: “Initially, once I seen him, I used to be like, ‘I grew up listening to your music, man. It’s an honor to satisfy you.’ And he shook my hand, however he was like, ‘Man, what the hell? Y’all obtained one earlier than me?’
“And like I mentioned, he might have been joking. He’s a comic, too. However I didn’t take it like that as a result of I’m considering individuals are gonna be like, ‘Congratulations.’ However he didn’t say that.”
Three 6 Mafia took house a golden statue for Finest Authentic Music in 2006 for Hustle & Movement‘s “Its Arduous Out Right here For A Pimp.”
