Will Smith’s performance at the BET Awards is most famously known for the incident that occurred on August 28, 2022, during the 2022 BET Awards ceremony. During the event, Smith was involved in a public altercation with Chris Rock, which culminated in Smith striking Rock on stage.
The incident began when Rock made a joke about Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, referencing her shaved head, which she has due to alopecia. The comment apparently upset Smith, who approached the stage and struck Rock. Smith later issued an apology for the unprofessional and inappropriate behavior.
Regarding his actual performance at the BET Awards, Will Smith was there to present the award for Best Actor, which he did before the altercation took place. His performance as a presenter was overshadowed by the later events.
It’s worth noting that the BET Awards typically feature a variety of performances by musicians and other artists, but Will Smith’s role at the 2022 BET Awards was specifically as a presenter, not as a performing artist. The incident has been widely discussed in the media and has had significant implications for Smith’s public image and career.