O.J. Simpson honored during BET Awards' In Memoriam

O.J. Simpson honored during BET Awards' In Memoriam

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He acquitted for the 1994 murder of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson

He acquitted for the 1994 murder of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson

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O.J. Simpson later convicted of armed robbery.

O.J. Simpson later convicted of armed robbery.

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On social media, viewers were taken aback to see Simpson

On social media, viewers were taken aback to see Simpson

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Simpson died in April at age 76 following a battle with prostate cancer.

Simpson died in April at age 76 following a battle with prostate cancer.

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Awards shows often generate controversy

Awards shows often generate controversy

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Tia Mowry introduced the In Memoriam as a tribute

Tia Mowry introduced the In Memoriam as a tribute

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