Donald Glover shades BET: “I have the same amount of BET Awards as Sam Smith”

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Donald Glover has called out the Black Entertainment Television (BET) Awards for having the same amount of awards as Sam Smith.The BET Awards were hosted last night at LA’s Peacock Theatre, where Donald Glover was nominated for Best Actor and was part of a tribute performance to Usher.Though he eventually lost out to Denzel Washington, the actor and musician did take to the stage to present the Album of the Year to rapper Killer Mike.

During his speech, he said although he was “really excited” to be at the ceremony, he “wanted to get some things off my chest”.“This isn’t personal but I just feel like I should have more BET awards,” he continued. “I’m serious.

It’s the Black Entertainment Television Awards. How much more entertaining do I have to do? Because it’s just the math of the fact.”“It doesn’t really make sense,” the polymath added. “I have more Grammys than Will Smith, which makes no sense, but I have the same amount of BET awards as Sam Smith.

Does that make sense to you guys? Me and Sam Smith are neck and neck at the Black Entertainment Television [Awards]”. Glover won for Best Music Video for ‘This Is America in 2019, whilst Smith nabbed the 2015 Award for Best New Artist.Glover concluded his speech: “If I have to do ‘Baby Boy’ or something, just let me know.