Whitney Houston, BET Awards 2001 speech | Vintage & Iconic African American Everything

EVE and Gwen Stefani performing "Let Me Blow Ya Mind" on the BET Awards stage in 2001? Instant chills. This was a moment. A collab that stayed in our heads on repeat. Tune in, Monday, June 9th at 8/7c as we celebrate culture’s biggest night. #BETAwards | BET

Every woman. Every moment. EVERYTHING. 💕 The year was 2001. The stage was set for the very first #BETAwards. And when it came time to present the inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award, there was only one name worthy of that honor: Whitney Houston. ✨ A once-in-a-lifetime gift that soared from gospel roots to global stages, she broke records, defied limits, and redefined excellence. On her birthday, we honor not only the voice but also the woman, the daughter, the friend, and the mother she was. H

EVE and Gwen Stefani performing "Blow Ya Mind" on the BET Awards stage in 2001? Instant chills. This wasn't another performance—it was a moment. A collab that stayed in our heads on repeat. We’re taking it back to when the vibes just hit different. Tune in, Monday June 9th 8/7c as we celebrate culture’s biggest night. #BETAwards | BET

On September 11, 2001, global markets were in freefall. Billions were wiped out as fear spread across Wall Street. But one young London trader...Tom... stayed calm while everyone else lost control. Instead of panicking, he placed a massive bet on the market’s collapse. The result? A trade that netted millions in profit overnight. Some call it ruthless, others call it genius...but it’s a reminder that in high-stakes finance, emotions are the most expensive mistake you can make. In moments of chao

Rapping is an art form that people need to take more seriously. For anyone that thinks ANYBODY can be a rapper don’t really understand RAPPING. I had the time of my life. BTS of the BET Hip Hop Awards cypher with Jadakiss available now on Patreon. Link below. http://patreon.com/deadass #DevalesTruth #TheEllises #BuildAnEmpire #LeaveALegacy | Devale Ellis