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Taraji P Henson went total Billy Crystal on the 2024 Wager Awards. Right after Megan Thee Stallion opened the present with a medley of “Hiss,” “Boa,” and “Where Them Ladies At,” Henson arrived out dressed as Kendrick Lamar at the The Pop Out: Ken and Buddies. “Not Like Us” came over the speakers and the Guess Awards audience braced alone for the 7th pop society instant of that song. But then came the joke lyrics. As an actor, Henson arrived for mediocre films and nepotism much more than using any aspect in the Kendrick Drake international incident.
Then immediately after Tyla received Most effective Worldwide Artist, Henson ran through the calendar to recap a yr in foolishness. Usher was chastised for keeping his shirt on way too lengthy at the Tremendous Bowl, as have been Kendrick and Drake. Also acquiring called out: that Cannes stability particular person who seemingly stored profiling ladies of colour on the stairs. Don’t forget her? Quel affreux!