Kanye West And His Surprise Appearance In BET Awards 2022

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Kanye West unexpectedly showed up at the BET Awards last night.

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during a tribute to Sean "Diddy" Combs, who won the Lifetime Achievement Award.

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West delivered a five-minute monologue describing their friendship.

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West referred to Diddy, 52, as a "king" and said that over the years, he had sought "guidance" from him. Diddy founded Bad Boy Records.

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The rapper startled the crowd when he entered the stage wearing a mask, sunglasses, and a hat that entirely hid his face.

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The Yeezy founder's address was his first appearance on an awards event since he was barred from performing at the Grammys in April.

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West missed the event because he was prevented from taking the stage because of his "concerning online behaviour."

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ARTISTREE

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