Joey Badass keeps his “Head High” during BET Hip-Hop Awards performance.
The 2022 BET Hip-Hop Awards took place on September 30th in Atlanta, which is airing tonight and hosted by Fat Joe.
Joey Badass also made an appearance at the event, performing his hit track titled “Head High”. The song appeared on his latest comeback album “2000“, which is his first studio effort in five years. The rapper also paid tribute to the rappers like King Von, PnB Rock, Young Dolph and others who lost their lives.
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The leader of the Pro Era concluded his act by pleading with his colleagues and himself to hold the culturally responsible for the widespread gun violence. Before completing his performance with a mic drop, the Power Book III star gave it his all.
After his performance, Joey urged the audience to be responsible for each other’s safety. When “Head High” was first released, Bada$$ remarked in a statement “This is one of the best, purest, realest tracks I’ve ever made and I’m fulfilled to finally share it with the world.” He added, This one is for Nip, X, Pop and every young black man who’s life was taken away way too soon. This is for everyone who has to navigate life daily with their head on a swivel.”
Watch his performance below.