In a recent appearance on Club Shay Shay with Shannon Sharpe, food influencer Keith Lee discussed a viral controversy from the 2024 BET Awards that involved both him and actress Taraji P. Henson. While Lee was invited to the event and received positive feedback from BET staff, he felt his contributions were overshadowed by negative narratives that quickly gained traction online.
The incident occurred during a “flower-giving” segment at the awards show when BET staff insisted on moving Lee to a more prominent seat. However, due to a mix-up, Taraji mistakenly addressed someone else instead of Lee, creating an awkward situation. This misstep was blown out of proportion, with many social media users misinterpreting Lee’s frustration as disrespect towards Henson.
Lee clarified that his frustration was directed solely at BET’s handling of the situation, not at Taraji herself. He emphasized that he deeply supports Black women and was disappointed that the misunderstanding turned into unnecessary drama, overshadowing the celebration of Henson’s performance.
Throughout the interview, Lee expressed his disappointment with BET for not valuing him and his family but instead using them for their own benefit. He stressed the importance of respect in the industry, suggesting that BET and Taraji should have managed the situation with more care to avoid fueling unnecessary controversy.
