Usher's acceptance speech for the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2024 BET Awards was heavily censored due to a combination of audio malfunctions and profanity. BET apologized for the technical issues and has since made the full, albeit still censored, speech available on their YouTube channel. Usher's speech, which touched on themes of fatherhood, forgiveness, and his music career, was meant to be heartfelt and unfiltered. Fans expressed frustration on social media over the muting of large portions of the speech during the live broadcast. Despite the interruptions, Usher's tribute and recognition were celebrated by many.