At the 2022 BET Awards last night (June 26), we seen Latto literally give the legendary Mariah Carey her flowers during her performance. Although they didn’t come in a bouquet, another legend received theirs also.
A little over a month ago, singer, songwriter, actress and model Brandy was a trending topic alongside rapper Jack Harlow. During an interview with Hot 97 hosts Ebro Darden, Laura Stylez and Pete Rosenberg, the 24-year old’s musical knowledge was tested when Brandy’s hit single ‘Angel in Disguise’ was played. Not only could Jack not recognize the song or her voice, he couldn’t identify her even after the hosts hinted that Ray J was her sibling.
The hosts said, “She had a TV show. She starred in a TV show. Her brother is the reason why a lot of people are famous you can argue. Her brother had an amazing sex tape.” Jack responded, “Who’s Ray J’s sister?” and from there, the internet went crazy. Jack was heavily criticized for being in a Black space without knowing his history.
I will murk this dude in rap at 43 on his own beats and then sing is ass to sleep.
— b r a n d y (@4everBrandy) May 17, 2022
Eventually, the viral video clip ended up getting to Brandy herself. She responded with a few tweets that foreshadowed what would come next. A week later, she debuted her ‘First Class Freestyle‘ on the same show that Jack had his embarrassing moment on. On the track, Brandy reminds us and Jack Harlow specifically who she is and why she is revered the way she is. After the song set the internet ablaze for a couple days, the situation seemingly died down and most people thought it was over.
Jack Harlow thought it would be a better idea to lay the beef conversations down for good. While performing ‘First Class,’ Jack surprised the world when he had Brandy come share the stage with him. The crowd erupted in approval as they watched Brandy spit a verse, show off her vocals and even hit a little two step with Jack. You can watch the performance below.
The same internet that criticized Jack a month ago couldn’t help but to appreciate the moment and applaud him for the gesture. Although they showed him his fair share of love, it was Brandy’s beauty and bars that people couldn’t help but discuss.
Brandy don’t even age. She still Moesha to me.
— Los PopaVitch (@KarlousM) June 27, 2022
jack harlow's PR team working hard #BETAwards pic.twitter.com/gpJOwYONdj
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) June 27, 2022
brandy is outrapping your favorites #BETAwards pic.twitter.com/9XOqG4VsTd
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) June 27, 2022
Dream come true @jackharlow @LilTunechi Jack, thank you for such an amazing opportunity. Love for life. pic.twitter.com/9GBSmbncIG
— b r a n d y (@4everBrandy) June 27, 2022
Me explaining to my mom that Jack Harlow didn't know Brandy and Ray J were related so she made her own version of First Class and that's why he brought her out during his performance. #BETAwards pic.twitter.com/JJj0lY85Tz
— Devin (@GeauxDevin) June 27, 2022
Brandy talking about how performing with Jack Harlow came about on ET at the #BETAwards pic.twitter.com/wiUxaoXcdu
— 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞 (@brandyrayana_) June 27, 2022
This was a magical night. I felt so loved and appreciated by @jackharlow and his wonderful team. Thank y’all for making me feel #firstclass pic.twitter.com/Y9OXLMoeki
— b r a n d y (@4everBrandy) June 27, 2022
Brandy showing Jack Harlow how it’s done. #BETAwards pic.twitter.com/kvnrM0oU2x
— your ultimate lug (@GimK_) June 27, 2022
Not Brandy out rapping Jack Harlow on his own song!!! #BETAwards pic.twitter.com/pbeTVQbMX3
— MBali (@TheJessieWoo) June 27, 2022
Lmfao Brandy had to redeem the family name #BETAwards
— Desha (@DeshaDiorr) June 27, 2022
It was just one of many amazing highlights of a night that was filled with them. How did you feel about Jack and Brandy’s performance? Was it your favorite moment of the night? Would a future Brandy & Jack Harlow collab interest you? Slide into our comments and let us know!