During the live BET Awards telecast, Usher's Lifetime Achievement award acceptance speech was marred by an audio malfunction that caused portions of his speech to be inadvertently muted. BET has since issued a sincere apology to the R&B singer for the mishap, attributing it to technical difficulties. Usher spoke for about 13 minutes, but the audio issues began around four minutes in and persisted for approximately five minutes. Despite the interruptions, Usher delivered a heartfelt and candid speech, expressing gratitude to those who have supported him throughout his career. The singer even apologized for dropping an unbleeped curse word, emphasizing the importance of authenticity in his message. Fans can now watch the full, uninterrupted speech on BET platforms. Usher's speech was a tribute to his journey in the music industry, highlighting the challenges he has overcome and the people who have inspired him along the way.