Crowd Evicts Pardoned Jan. 6 Rioter for Racist Outburst at BET
WHO:
AllHipHop - Jake Lang, a pardoned Jan. 6 rioter, was involved in the incident.
TMZ - Jake Lang is described as a far-right influencer.
WHAT:
AllHipHop - Jake Lang showed up to protest the BET Awards.
TMZ - Lang and his supporters held racist signs, which sparked a melee that was caught on video.
TMZ - The crowd at the BET Awards chased Jake Lang away due to his racist display.
WHERE:
AllHipHop - The incident occurred at the BET Awards.
WHY:
TMZ - The crowd reacted against Lang's rhetoric and racist signs, leading to his eviction.
HOW:
AllHipHop - Counterprotesters chased Jake Lang away from the BET Awards.
(UPDATED June 29, 2026 19:33 UTC)
Jake Lang, a pardoned January 6 rioter and far-right influencer, showed up to protest the BET Awards, where he and his supporters displayed racist signs. This sparked a melee that was caught on video, leading the crowd at the event to chase Lang away due to his provocative rhetoric. Ultimately, counterprotesters took action, evicting him from the scene amid the escalating tension.