Kanye West Honored at "BET Honors 2015"

BET’s annual “BET Honors” gala aired tonight, which celebrates the lives and achievements of African American icons. The program honored Usher, Microsoft chairman John Thompson, Phylicia Rashad, National Museum of African Art director Johnnetta B. Cole, and Kanye West.

Damon Dash introduced West with a speech about West’s courage (including the courage it took to invite Dash to introduce him). Then, a video was shown outlining why West was among the night’s honorees. It included interviews with West, Jay Z, Kendrick Lamar, Common, and others.

“Well seeing that, I think for maybe one of the first times in my life I understand how it is to feel humble,” he said following the video. Throughout his speech, he talked about success, his family, racism, and much more. Watch it all below.

Kanye’s speech:

Introduction video:

Damon Dash introduction:

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