Normani Reveals Injury That Led to Cancellation of BET Awards Performance

Normans was one of the few artists scheduled for the 2024 BET Awards who, unfortunately, were not present on stage during culture’s biggest night.

Sunday (June 30), DOPAMINE The singer revealed she had to cancel her performance due to a “very serious accident,” which resulted in an unexpected injury.

In the statement shared on her Instagram Stories, Normani wrote: “I am more frustrated and disappointed than anyone believes me. I wanted to continue here and give you an update letting you know that while rehearsing for BET I had a very bad accident and injured myself.

The “Candy Paint” singer explained that she used to “make it through any circumstance,” but this time, doctors advised her not to participate in the ordeal.

Normani added: “I desperately wanted to give you my best on stage, but performing would delay my healing. I have followed my process and done my best to make sense of my feelings about this. I am devastated and I hate to feel like a disappointment to you, but I need to focus on my recovery right now.

The former Fifth Harmony member said, “Believe me, I hear you and I see you. There’s nothing I wanted to do more than perform for you and also, get back to what fulfills me the most: BEING ON STAGE,” but he thanked BET for giving him the opportunity.

Normani was reportedly set to perform at the female-led tribute to Usher in honor of his Lifetime Achievement Award.

She would have joined Tinashe, Chlöe, Marsha Ambrosius, Keke Palmer, Summer Walker, Coco Jones, Victoria Monét and Teyana Taylor to celebrate Ursher’s legacy.

Fans are still divided on what to think of the tribute. Most agree that it failed to honor the crooner’s career, while others defend the network’s choices in performers.

Relive the moment below.

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