O.J. Simpson was among those featured in the “In Memoriam” segment at the 2024 BET Awards on Sunday night — a move that came as a surprise to some in attendance.
The audience had been applauding along as photos were shown during the montage. But when Simpson’s image came onscreen, with the identifying description of “Former NFL Player,” a noticeable silence fell over the crowd.
A moment later, there was a smattering of applause, but many in the…