

BET Awards 2025: Backstage with Kirk Franklin and a Rising Star
BET Awards 2025: A Singer's Unique Perspective on Kirk Franklin's Icon Award Performance The 2025 BET Awards saw a memorable performance by gospel icon Kirk Franklin as he received the Icon Award. The event, held in [Location - needs further research], featured a powerful performance that included a surprise appearance by up-and-coming singer Isaiah Jaay. Jaay, known for their work on the Prologue and BERET EP, shared their experience in a recent social media video. "PERFORMED WITH KIRK FRANKLIN LAST NIGHT FOR THE BET AWARDS FOR HIS 2025 ICON AWARD!! DID YALL SEE ME?" Jaay enthusiastically shared on their social media post. The video shows the performance from the audience's perspective, capturing the energy of the crowd. It also provides a rare glimpse backstage, showing the choir's lively celebration after the performance. This behind-the-scenes footage offers a unique perspective, contrasting the formal stage performance with the informal joy of the backstage moments. The video's popularity, with thousands of views and hundreds of likes and shares, indicates significant public interest in the event and the participation of lesser-known artists. It serves as a reminder of the collaborative spirit behind major award shows and the dreams of aspiring artists.