Taraji P. Henson says that Keith Lee’s ego is hurt after she mistakenly confused another influencer for him during BET Awards

Taraji P. Henson addresses Keith Lee BET Awards mixup

Taraji P. Henson‘s hosting of the BET Awards last weekend took an unexpected turn when she mistakenly confused an influencer for Keith Lee during the live broadcast. The incident, which quickly went viral, stirred both amusement and controversy online.

During the event, Henson playfully interacted with Lee, not realizing her mistake until after the moment had passed. Lee later took to TikTok to share a video of himself tossing away a rose, questioning if it was genuinely gifted by Henson.

In response to the social media frenzy that ensued, Henson addressed the incident in a candid Instagram comment. She clarified that Lee’s absence from his assigned seat at the awards ceremony led to the confusion, causing him to miss his intended moment on stage.

“Life really is too short for this behavior,” Henson wrote. “He wasn’t in his seat [shrug emoji]. They give celebrity assigned seats! I rehearsed all damn day to go hit my mark and that young man wasn’t in his seat so HE MISSED HIS MOMENT! His ego is hurt. He will be fine. I cleaned it up at the end of the show [shrug emoji]. No love lost here. #GODBLESS.”

Henson’s explanation sheds light on the structured nature of celebrity events and the challenges faced in live broadcasts. Her remarks also highlight the unpredictability of such moments and the power of social media in amplifying misunderstandings.

Taraji P. Henson addresses Keith Lee BET Awards mixup