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Marvel movie Black Panther was honoured at the BET Awards as Meek Mill paid tribute to fellow rapper XXXTentacion, who was shot and killed final week.
Mill wore a hoodie bearing an picture of the late 20-year-old's face.
Black Panther picked up the perfect film award and director Ryan Coogler urged the viewers to go to Africa, saying his journey there "changed my life".
"(The film) was about tapping into that voice that tells us to be proud of who we are."
Kendrick Lamar received the perfect male hip hop artist award whereas Cardi B received the feminine equal.
Video of the yr went to Drake for God's Plan.
Other winners included DJ Khaled and Bruno Mars.
Jamie Foxx hosted the annual ceremony for a second timethe awards have fun African Americans and different American minorities in music, movie and sports activities.
Not everybody was enthused about his efficiency although.
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Some famous the actor largely went off-script.
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BET Awards going to be eight hours lengthy as a result of Jamie Foxx hold going off script lol
— Robert Littal (@BSO) June 25, 2018
At one level, Foxx appeared on stage in a gown, slippers and boxer shorts, holding a cup of espresso.
The crowd had been delighted when he introduced Donald GloverAKA Childish Gambinoup on the stage.
Glover stated: "I really was not expecting to get up here."
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Mill paid tribute to XXXTentacion throughout a efficiency of his new music Stay Woke.
XXXTentacion, whose actual title was Jahseh Onfroy, was shot in Florida final week at the age of 20.
Mill, who was launched from jail earlier this yr, wore a hoodie bearing the rapper's picture whereas he carried out Stay Woke.
The efficiency referenced police violence in opposition to younger African Americans in addition to jail reform.
Mill was alleged to serve between two and 4 years for breaking the phrases of his probation however was granted bail by a courtroom over "credibility" issues with a witness.
A excessive profile marketing campaign to free him started with stars like Jay-Z, Beyonce and Kevin Hart pledging their help to the rapper.
R&B legend Anita Baker was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
The 60-year-old appeared emotional as she watched Foxx, Yolanda Adams, Ledisi and Marsha Ambrosius carry out a medley of her hits together with Caught Up In The Rapture, Angel and Sweet Love.