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Taraji P. Henson Teases Major Surprise for 2024 BET Awards

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Taraji P. Henson has something special planned for the 2024 BET Awards, where she will be hosting for the third time. In a recent interview with ET’s Deidre Behar, Henson hinted at an exciting surprise for the opening of the show.

“Oh, lord. It’s just another part of my talent that you guys get to see,” Henson said with a laugh. “You gonna see a lot of things. [It will be] another surprise for a lot of my fans that didn’t know I could do this. I’ve done it before, but not on Culture’s Biggest Night. I think more people will get to see this talent.”

Although formal rehearsals haven’t started, Henson, 53, has been preparing in her own way. “I’m working on it in mirror moments at home, in my sleep, in my head, every waking moment, just so that it’s in my body, so when I get on the stage, it’s second nature,” she explained.

Beyond the surprise opening, Henson expressed her excitement about returning to the BET Awards stage. “I think it’s the live theater of it all. I was trained in theater, so I feel most comfortable on the stage,” she said. Fans can also expect an “uplifting” theme throughout the show. “It’s about empowerment, it’s about togetherness, and that’s not gonna change. We’re going to have a good time,” she added.

The star-studded event will feature performances from Ice Spice, Victoria Monét, Lauryn Hill, Will Smith, and more. Henson specifically praised Smith, 55, who will debut a new song at the ceremony. “I’m proud of him. You can’t keep a good man down,” she said.

Usher will also be honored with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement BET Award. Henson, a longtime fan, shared her admiration for the artist. “If he has not proven that he is at the top of his game and has remained at the top of his game for years and can pop out and prove it anytime he wants. I mean, what is there to discuss?” she remarked. “I have seen Usher everywhere. I’ve been to Vegas, I’ve been to Paris. Usher, if you have a show on the moon, I’m coming. I’m scared, but I may go for Usher.”

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Reflecting on Usher’s career, Henson added, “I was there at the Super Bowl. I haven’t missed an Usher moment. I am so honored to be hosting on the night when he’s gonna receive his flowers. I’m honored and just blessed to be a part of his life because he’s been a part of my moments too for so many years.”Taraji

Henson’s family, including her cousins, her son Marcell Johnson, and her trainer Mike T., will be present to support her at the awards. Discussing her fitness journey, Henson admitted, “It’s hard. It has been hard, but it’s been something that me and my trainer have been working on for some time. I’m ready to transition my body and I want to see my body look like what I haven’t ever seen it look like before. So we’ve been working really, really, really hard.”

Detailing her routine, she added, “I stripped the weight down, that extra fat. That’s what you have to do in order to build, so we’ve been building. I’m sleepy a lot. He had me up this morning at 4. We started training at 5:30, but I had to wake up at 4 a.m. to be prepared at 5:30. He’s been salivating since he heard the announcement about me hosting the BET Awards.”

With Henson’s dedication and a big surprise in store, the 2024 BET Awards are set to be an unforgettable night.

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