Will Smith’s Collab with Gospel Greats and Sunday Service Choir Take the BET Awards to Church
The 2024 BET Awards witnessed an unforgettable moment as Will Smith, Chandler Moore, Kirk Franklin, and the Sunday Service Choir delivered a spiritually charged performance that transformed the event into a worship service. The highlight of the night was Smith’s debut of his new song, “You Can Make It,” which brought a powerful message of hope and perseverance.
A dramatic entry
In a dramatic entrance, Will Smith stood in a ring of fire and addressed the audience with a heartfelt message. “I don’t know what’s going on in your life right now,” he began, “but whatever’s going on in your life, you can make it.”
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Smith’s performance was raw and evocative as he rapped about his struggles, reflecting on moments of feeling “broken and tired, and all your hope is expired.” His words painted a vivid picture of despair but also set the stage for a message of resilience. “The harder you fall, the higher you soar. God opens a window when the devil closes the door. Believe me, they tried to bleed Will Smith in the rearview. I see adversity was the gift to lift me higher. Gifts require faith, so dry your eyes and then you’ll find a way out of the madness, out of the maze.”
Chandler Moore and Sunday Service Choir
Chandler Moore (Maverick City Music) then joined Smith, with the Sunday Service Choir providing a harmonious backdrop. Moore’s soulful voice carried a powerful and uplifting message: “I know you can make it, I know you can make it, you can make it, I know you can make it through.” The lyrics, combined with the storm symbolically raining down on Smith, created a profound visual and emotional impact.
The performance reached its spiritual zenith when gospel icon Kirk Franklin took the stage. His presence electrified the crowd as he delivered an encouraging message. “If all you see then you do not see all there is to be seen. See, God is working all things out in your favor. Can I get a witness in the building? Come on, I know life is hurting you right now. You want to know, God, if you love me, how could you allow life to hurt me? But guess what, in order to live, sometimes the old you has to die. God knows I’m a sinner and need grace. God.”
Moving sermon on national TV
The collaboration of Smith, Moore, Franklin, and the Sunday Service Choir was more than just a performance; it was a moving sermon that resonated deeply with many. Their combined voices and messages underscored the unifying power of faith and music, leaving attendees with a renewed sense of hope and inspiration.
As the final notes echoed through the venue, the audience erupted in applause, many visibly moved by the performance’s profound message. The 2024 BET Awards will undoubtedly be remembered for this extraordinary moment, where faith and music intersected to offer a beacon of hope and resilience.
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