Taraji P. Henson Responds to Keith Lee’s Now-Deleted TikTok After Name Mix Up At BET Awards

This week, a minor incident at the BET Awards involving food critic Keith Lee and host Taraji P. Henson sparked a social media debate. During the event, Henson mistakenly identified Lee as a different influencer but still offered him a rose, which he later dropped in a video that has since been deleted. Some viewers criticized Lee’s action, interpreting it as disrespectful towards Henson.

Lee later addressed the situation on social media, clarifying that his actions were not directed at Henson and expressing frustration with the event’s organization. He explained, “The reason I did this had nothing to do with Taraji P. Henson. I genuinely believe that wasn’t my rose.” Lee also criticized the awards show as “extremely unprepared and unprofessional,” pointing out last-minute seating changes for him and his wife.

Without seeing Lee’s follow-up, Henson responded to the issue on Instagram, downplaying its importance. She commented under a @morningjuiceboxtv post, “Life really is too short for this behavior,” and clarified that Lee wasn’t in his assigned seat during her rehearsed segment. Henson suggested that Lee’s reaction was due to a bruised ego, adding, “He will be fine.” She concluded by stating