Lil Duval Calls Audience "Zombies" For Recording Blueface's BET Performance

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The comedian criticized the BET Social Awards audience for being on their phones.

Believing that everyone should be out here living their best lives, Lil Duval had a few words about the audience at the BET Social Awards. There were plenty of performers that hit the stage—including Soulja Boy who gave fans a few of his greatest hits—but many were looking forward to Blueface getting down to his hot single "Thotiana." The track has certainly been the buzz around town considering it got both a Cardi B and Nicki Minaj remix, so one would expect the BET Social Awards audience to be hyped when the rapper hit the stage. However, viewers, including Lil Duval, couldn't help but notice that live audience members were more interested in capturing the moment on their cell phones than bustin' it down with Blueface.

"Ay, look at the crowd," Lil Duval said in a video clip he uploaded to his Instagram of Blueface's performance. "It ain't a single soul in there dancing. They just holding they cameras. The f**k...Look at 'em! This the number one song in the country and ain't nobody dancing. They just holding they cameras." He also wrote in the caption to the clip, "And then they gon post “concert was lit!!!” 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 black people don’t know how to party no more. How y’all expect a performer to feed off y’all energy? #yallarerobots #f**kingzombies."

There were some people who jumped in the comment section to agree with the "Living My Best Life" singer, but others said they weren't surprised by the audience's response. They argued that it is an award show that highlights social media, so it's only fitting that the audience would spend more time recording for the purpose of uploading and sharing rather than participate. 

Do you think live audiences need to get off of their phones and enjoy shows more?


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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