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OJ Simpson Memoriam Tribute During BET Awards Receives Backlash From Nicole Brown and Ron Goldman’s Families
OJ Simpson got a memorial tribute at the Bet Awards on Monday. Ron Goldman and Simpson’s second wife Nicole Brown’s families slammed the award show for the NFL star’s inclusion.
The BET Awards honored OJ Simpson during the In Memorium segment on Monday, July 1. Nicole Brown Simpson's and Ron Goldman’s families were furious over the NFL star’s addition. Fans of the murder victims also raised their voices on the internet.
Simpson played in the NFL for 11 years. But the former Buffalo Bills running back became notorious in his post-retirement era. He was accused of murdering his wife, Nicole Brown, and her friend, Ron Goldman. Simpson got a clean chit from the court. However, he was later deemed financially liable. He lost his battle with cancer on April 10, 2024.
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Nicole Brown and Ron Goldman’s families on the OJ Simpson tribute
OJ Simpson was featured at the BET Awards alongside multiple black celebrities. The 1973 NFL MVP wasn’t received well by the audience at the event. A strange silence followed his appearance on the screen, with little to no applause.
Nicole Brown’s sister, Tanya, called it inappropriate to give recognition to an abuser and murderer. “Whoever thought of doing that owes every domestic violence victim an apology,” she said. Tanya added that her family deserves an apology. She also asked to fire whoever made the final call to pay tribute to Simpson.
Ron Goldman’s father, Fred, believes nobody of that caliber should have been included. He called Simpson a wife-beater and murderer. He failed to imagine why someone would include someone like that.
Fans react to OJ Simpson tribute at BET Awards
An X user wrote that it nearly changed the channel when Simpson popped up on the screen. “You put O.J. SIMPSON in the “In Memoriam” slideshow, but not André Braugher?!?! Really, #BETAwards? REALLY?!?!,” another fan had to say.
Many viewers made memes about the BET Awards to show their disappointment. “OJ Simpson? Sigh… BET really be just doing s—,” a comment read. Simpson was secretly cremated in Las Vegas after his death. No public memorial was held for the Bills star.
Also Read: No public memorial for OJ Simpson, Late NFL star cremated secretly in Las Vegas
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