After a four-year hiatus, the BET Experience Concert Series returned on June 28 at Crypto.com Arena.On Friday night, The BET Experience Concert Series made its comeback on the West Coast. L.A.’
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The evening kicked off with Jordan Ward delivering smooth R&B vibes, setting the stage for Sexyy Red, who brought the intensity to a new level. With SexxyRed4President.com displayed on the big screen, Big Sexxy hit the stage with "Bow Bow Bow" echoing through the arena. Her fans, chanting “F— My Baby Daddy,” gave her an extra boost of confidence.
Sexyy Red showcased tracks from her latest project, In Sexxy We Trust, including “Fake Jammin” and “Boss Me Up.” Her performance peaked with a series of hits like “Rich Baby Daddy,” “Skee Yee,” “Get It Sexyy,” and her breakout track, “Pound Town.” Her energetic set, filled with catchy ad-libs and eye-popping dance moves, reinforced why she's one of today's hottest female rappers.
Next up was Davido, who aimed to transport the audience to The Motherland. The Afrobeats star's set came alive with a live band and break dancers, performing hits like “If,” “Fall,” “Risky,” and “Unavailable.” He also included notable features, such as Chris Brown’s “Sensational,” adding flair to his high-energy performance.
Gunna followed, fresh from The Bittersweet Tour, showing no signs of rust. Opening with “one of wun,” he dazzled in a bejeweled jean jacket and shorts, performing tracks from his latest album. He was joined by Leon Bridges for “clear my rain” and IDK for “TiFFANY,” then revisited fan favorites like “Dollaz on My Head” and “Top Off.” He delighted the crowd with hits like “Banking on Me” and “P Power.”
Gunna energized the audience with “Drip Too Hard,” “Pushin P,” and “Hot,” even without Young Thug. He wrapped up his set with “fukumean,” setting the stage for the night’s final performer, Cardi B.
Appearing close to midnight, Cardi B brought humor and a string of hits to the L.A. crowd. Wearing a custom football jersey, she gave a glimpse of what a potential Cardi Tour might look like. Her "Cardi Party" was full of fun, wit, and grit, as she performed tracks from her 2018 album, Invasion of Privacy, including “Get Up 10” and “Bartier Cardi.”
Despite a short headlining set, Cardi packed in the energy, revisiting her famous features like G-Eazy’s “No Limit,” Blueface’s “Thotiana,” and GloRilla’s “Tomorrow 2.” She kept the momentum with solo hits like “I Like It,” “Up,” and the sultry “WAP,” even playfully spilling water on herself. Despite joking about needing a breather, she closed her set with her signature New York swagger on “Bodak Yellow.”