Furious Beyhive Is All Stirred Up Over Omari Hardwick Kissing Beyonce At The NAACP Image Awards

Omari Hardwick planted a double kiss on Beyonce during Saturday night’s NAACP Image Awards, and the “Single Ladies” singer’s fans are not happy about it.

During the gala award show, “Power” star Omari Hardwick was among numerous well-wishers to approach Beyonce, who was standing next to husband Jay-Z, and offer congratulations on winning this year’s Entertainer of the Year honours.

In a video posted on Twitter, Hardwick poses for a quick photo with Jay-Z before walking up to Beyonce and giving her a kiss on the cheek, followed by a long hug and then a second kiss, this one near her lips.

After he breaks the embrace and walks away, Beyonce momentarily appears to be uncomfortable.

Beyoncé has arrived! 👑 #NAACPImageAward pic.twitter.com/4GEXScVOma

— BEYONCÉ LEGION (@BeyLegion) March 31, 2019

The incident resulted in backlash for Hardwick as the stirred-up Beyhive blasted the actor for the second kiss, which many fans deemed inappropriate.

@OmariHardwick 2nd kiss was unnecessary & uncomfortable. Don’t do that again😡. We women so often get touched, kissed, groped & poked in instances exactly like this (at an event, at work, etc). WE DON’T LIKE IT. It’s time to no longer let these moments of discomfort slide. (1/3) https://t.co/ezFrdhvBsU

— Farhana (@farhana_io) March 31, 2019

Omari Hardwick's wife after seeing him kiss Beyonce. https://t.co/ONgAfXkZEK

— Gabrielle (@gflo88) March 31, 2019

I think Omari Hardwick is probably a huge fan of Beyonce.

However with that said, it seems like he needed some attention 🙄 the first kiss was simple but the hug was too long. And the second kiss was almost on the lips #NotCool

But the way he hugged and kissed her I was like.. pic.twitter.com/LachkIbzOx

— Latrice Butts (@latricebutts) March 31, 2019

We’re not gonna mention how Omari Hardwick gave Beyoncé a kiss and Ghost came back and gave her another one🙄 https://t.co/qV9qlxPve8

— 5’2”&FineToo…🦄 (@_blackisgold_) March 31, 2019

Omari Hardwick's wife after seeing him kiss Beyonce. https://t.co/ONgAfXkZEK

— Gabrielle (@gflo88) March 31, 2019

Damn, Beyoncé looked extremely uncomfortable. Omari Hardwick night have just got the new season of power cancelled messing around with the Beyhive. https://t.co/xVhnvCcAxU

— Frederick Joseph (@FredTJoseph) March 31, 2019

I dont presume to know how Beyonce feels but…ughhh that Omari Hardwick shit reminds me of encounters I've had with some men. Then you dont want to say anything because then people will look at you like you're overreacting, so you just suffer being uncomfortable.

— Larry Fisherman (@D0MXNXQUE) March 31, 2019

.@OmariHardwick HAVE SOME RESPECT! Don’t EVERRRRR pull a move like that again while Mr. Knowles is standing right there. pic.twitter.com/l5jig6tDiR

— KB. (@KevinBobby) March 31, 2019

Yeah, but she is visibly uncomfortable from his awkward greeting. It’s a big deal for those of us who have been through it.

— Cicely Tyson's funeral hat (@AAndersenPhoto) March 31, 2019

I definitely think the incident warrants a conversation on acceptable social and cultural norms for greeting people. And the extra responsibly of men to not invade women’s boundaries.

— JAIDUS (@Jaidus_) March 31, 2019

Omari Hardwick faces criticism for kissing Beyoncé at NAACP Image Awards