Rolling Stone is reporting that Patti LaBelle will honor her friend Tina Turner with a performance at the BET Awards this coming Sunday (June 25).
Turner died on May 24 at the age of 83, at her home in Küsnacht, near Zurich, in Switzerland, and LaBelle, told Rolling Stone in a statement: “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.”
When Turner’s death was announced, LaBelle took to Instagram to write the following: “Tina, the world will forever be grateful for your voice, your fearlessness, and your grace! You truly are the Queen of Rock & Roll and your spirit will reign forever! Rest in eternal peace and love!”
The BET Awards, which will be held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, will also feature performances by Doechii, GloRilla, Coco Jones, and Lil Uzi Vert, and will mount a celebration of 50 years of hip-hop with performances by 69 Boyz, E-40, Remy Ma, Chief Keef, Soulja Boy, Tyga, Trina, and the Ying Yang Twins.
Busta Rhymes is also set to receive The Lifetime Achievement Award. Busta will be honored an all-star tribute from the likes of: Bia, Coi Leray, Cutty Ranks, Dexta Daps, M.O.P., Rah Digga, ScarLip, Spice, Supercat, Swizz Beatz, and more.
Scott Mills, CEO of BET said in a statement:
“Busta Rhymes is a multifaceted award-winning artist who has mesmerized audiences for decades with his original hip hop sound and one-of-a-kind visuals. He continues to leave an indelible mark on the culture that we hold dear, and it is with great pride that we present this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award to a visionary, a master of rhyme, and a true pioneer. His unwavering commitment to pushing boundaries, unapologetically expressing his art, and empowering generations of artists is a testament to his unparalleled legacy. We look forward to paying tribute to his remarkable journey and celebrating his countless hits, electrifying performances, and unforgettable moments defining an art form and the culture.”
Busta has always been one of my favorite hip hop artists, so this award is long overdue.
Now that Janet Jackson has just wrapped her Together Again Tour, what if they can get her to show up and pay tribute to Busta as well?
The BET Awards will air live at 8pm ET on BET, Comedy Central, Logo, MTV, and VH1.
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