June 24th 2023.
On June 25, 2023, the BET Awards will feature an extraordinary tribute performance to the late and legendary Queen of Rock n' Roll, Tina Turner. The iconic Patti LaBelle will honor her fellow legend with a special rendition of Turner’s songs.
The BET Awards and Rolling Stone both announced the news on June 23, with the former releasing a statement expressing that LaBelle’s performance would “capture the essence of Turner’s unparalleled legacy.”
LaBelle also expressed her admiration for the rock legend in a heartfelt social media post, saying “Tina, the world will forever be grateful for your voice, your fearlessness, and your grace.”
The 79-year-old has made clear her enthusiasm for the task, saying “Tina was a trailblazer and someone I have a tremendous amount of respect for because of all that she overcame and all that she accomplished. She was and is everything! And I am honored that I am able to pay tribute to her in this way.”
LaBelle and Turner had differing sounds, but both were Black music icons in their respective takes on soul, rock, and R&B. This tribute will be part of the BET Awards' year-long celebration of Hip-Hop’s 50th anniversary and will also feature performances by Glorilla, Coco Jones, and Lil Uzi Vert, accompanied by Busta Rhymes receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award.
The ceremony will be broadcast live on BET, Comedy Central, Logo, MTV, and VH1 on June 25 at 8pm in Los Angeles.
A fitting tribute to the Queen of Rock & Roll, it is sure to be an unforgettable evening.
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