BET Awards “In Memoriam” Segment Honors OJ Simpson Causing Controversy

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The 2024 BET Awards In Memoriam segment, typically a time to break out the tissues and remember the dearly departed cultural icons, took a wild left turn this year that left viewers with their jaws on the floor and their thumbs furiously tweeting. Instead of the usual somber montage, the audience was treated to a moment of “Wait, what?!” as O.J. Simpson made the list, identified simply as a “former NFL player.” Talk about burying the lead!

Now, letโ€™s be real, Simpson was indeed a football legend. But, like that one guest at a party who just won’t leave, his notoriety for other, let’s say, less athletic activities tends to overshadow his time on the field. You know, just minor stuff like a sensational murder trial and a little armed robbery. No biggie.

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The ever-charming Tia Mowry kicked off the segment with a heartfelt tribute, urging everyone to honor the “Black excellence that we unfortunately lost this year.” She spoke about the legacies of those who have left us, making it sound like a warm group hug. “It’s never easy to say goodbye to those who influence us, but we can take a moment to celebrate and acknowledge their contributions to the culture,” she said, probably expecting the usual nods of agreement.

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But then, BAM! O.J. Simpson’s face pops up, and suddenly everyoneโ€™s looking around like, “Did I miss a memo?” The mood took a sharp U-turn from nostalgic to “You gotta be kidding me.”

Social media erupted faster than you can say “If the glove doesn’t fit, you must acquit.” One particularly spicy comment on X (formerly Twitter, because rebranding is cool) summed it up perfectly: “lol OJ Simpson in memoriam for anything is WILD no matter how you slice it.” With over 2,500 likes in no time, it was clear people had a lot of feelings about this surprise guest appearance. The memes were relentless, with everyone from Kermit the Frog sipping tea to Captain Picard facepalming in disbelief.

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This little snafu has everyone talking about what exactly the criteria are for these tributes. Is it a celebration of their entire life, or are we supposed to just squint and focus on the good parts, like looking at a Picasso painting? Either way, this yearโ€™s BET Awards In Memoriam segment will definitely be one for the history books… or at least the blooper reel.

BET Awards “In Memoriam” Segment Honors OJ Simpson Causing Controversy

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