The Very Best Of The #MaxwellMemes From The 2016 BET Awards

The 2016 BET Awards was a spectacular show from beginning to end, so it’s absolutely no surprise that it was the talk of social media for much of the night. In addition to stunning red carpet fashion moments, several unforgettable Prince tributes and a host of performances from the hottest in hip-hop & R&B, this year’s event also gave birth to a few hilarious memes. Among those who found themselves in the meme crossfire this time was none other than R&B crooner Maxwell, whose memeable moment came early in the show. Watch ESSENCE Fest Headliner Maxwell’s Heartfelt BET Awards Tribute to Prince Just as Empire frontwoman Taraji P. Henson took to the stage to sing Beyonce’s praises and give the fellas a couple of tips on how to conduct themselves when attending a Formation World Tour concert with their ladies, the camera caught Maxwell giving Taraji the most lethal of side-eyes in response to her BeyHive-inspired monologue. As you might imagine, it was a pricelessly comical moment and, per usual, Twitter had a field day with the photo. Here’s a look at the best memes from Maxwell’s candid camera cameo at the BET Awards.

How the hell Drake and Future, a duo that's not even a real duo, win Best Group? #BETAwards pic.twitter.com/am8MhsiOyL

— Jay Lew (@ohshooter) June 27, 2016

When you're cheating on a test and the teacher looks at you so you have to pretend like you're thinking😂 #BETAwards pic.twitter.com/PcWceARx0j

— 12.10.2012 (@Bri_DoubleT_ANY) June 27, 2016

that moment when you thought birdman & lil wayne made up but it was really just jacquees . #BETAwards pic.twitter.com/FN47mz81fT

— kaity (@_kbgilmore) June 27, 2016

How you look when you realize you don't know half of the best new artists nominated #BETAwards pic.twitter.com/9grIGTiXhN

— Matthew A. Cherry (@MatthewACherry) June 27, 2016

When you pull up to the drive-thru and hear them arguing on the mic #BETAwards pic.twitter.com/x7OXkB8fIh

— CJ Writes N Thangs (@CJStarchild) June 27, 2016

When 70s babies hear 90s babies music #BETawards pic.twitter.com/kt0pifMxIs

— Rahsaan Boone (@rahsaan_boone) June 27, 2016

My face when Bobby Brown introduced his son as Bobby JR Brown 😂 #BETAwards pic.twitter.com/N6bfE9gbGn

— Monti (@TwigOlBitties) June 27, 2016

When desiigner starts rapping🤔#BETAwards pic.twitter.com/d87Z1QVYRK

— ️Youtube:Shoot Em Up (@womenappealer) June 27, 2016

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