The BET Awards delivered surprise performances and stunned viewers with the list of winners, but the whole event exploded after Keri Hilson caught fans off-guard with her shocking move. The annual awards night celebrates the talent of Black artists and other minorities in the field of music, film, sports, and philanthropy.
This year’s host is comedian Kevin Hart, with several presentations from various entertainers across different genres such as hip-hop and R&B. Hilson’s number, however, was totally unexpected to the point that it left the audience scratching their heads.
Keri Hilson’s sensual move during BET Awards yielded mixed reactions
As Black artists showcased electrifying song-and-dance numbers, Keri Hilson turned up the heat during her session. The entire internet buzzed after the camera caught her pulling down her bra straps mid-performance before immediately putting them back up in place.
Fans want to know why singer Keri Hilson pulled down her bra straps during her BET performance last night. Thoughts? 👀 🤔
— Rain Drops Media (@Raindropsmedia1) June 9, 2025
This jaw-dropping scenario happened on June 9, 2025, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Known for her songs Knock You Down and Pretty Girl Rock, the R&B queen pulled a very sizzling stunt while on stage.
Like any of her performances in the past, this spontaneous choreography totally oozed with confidence, so we could speculate that she was really feeling the vibe of the song that she forgot she was singing in public. However, some fans were still wondering why Hilson would pull such a risqué move. Some believed she may have gone too far and it was inappropriate, knowing the BET Awards is watched by millions of viewers, including minors.
Read some of the fans’ tweets below:
It’s part of her singing style 😍
— Virtue (@Virtuejah) June 10, 2025
This was so cringe like and then she hurried to pull them up lmao
— Blasianmuva (@blasianmuva2) June 9, 2025
Keri Hilson bringing that full-court press on stage! When she pulls down those straps, it’s like a crossover that leaves the crowd in awe. Keep shining, Keri, and keep those performances as dope as your style!
— $BALL 🏀 GAME 5 BALL (@game5ball) June 9, 2025
Not necessary 🙄
— Befrank (@MTL1717) June 9, 2025
How did y’all find that entertaining?
— Threaded Voice (@ThreadedVoice) June 9, 2025
The consensus on Hilson’s on-stage stripping is clearly divided, with some thinking it’s a power move while others believe it’s too much spectacle for a live television broadcast.
Either way, the singer is not a stranger to stealing the spotlight or appearing in the headlines. If anything, this online buzz helps promote her 2025 concert tour.
Why Keri Hilson dipped from the industry
Many fans were clearly surprised by Hilson’s appearance at the awards night. She went off the grid for several years, teasing her third album in 2011 but eventually disappearing from the music scene. Speaking on BET Talks, she revealed:
My life was radio silent for years. I mean that, like radio silent. Didn’t even hum or sing in the shower. That brings me to tears.
Putting her passion on the backburner was difficult but necessary. The singer admitted she was depressed, but all those dark days had to happen so she could find her light again. Hilson confessed there were a lot of reconciliation that she had to do, mostly with herself.
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