Flix/Video ~ Monica Outshines Keyshia Cole (2009 BET Awards Performance)
Keyshia Cole performed her hit “Trust” featuring Monica last night during the 2009 BET Awards. It’s undeniable that both of these two have mad talent and they’re actually really close friends, but the overwhelming consensus amongst anyone who watched the show was that Mo totally stole the show! Even Jamie Foxx couldn’t contain himself during the aftershow, where he begged Monica for new album RIGHT this very minute. Monica was her usual glowing self and took all the compliments in stride stating that she’s more than ready for her comeback. Check out a few flix from the show below:
The stage may have said “Keyshia Cole” but the set was OWNED by Monica!
I love you Keyshia…but you got ganked!
…and Keyshia seemed not to mind. She was looking like “B*tch you betta sang!”
If you missed it, peep out the performance below and judge for yourself…I know I’m a bit biased but check out some of the faces in the audience as Mo ripped it. Even Beyonce had to give her some props!:
Photos via WireImage
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tb
June 29, 2009 @ 2:15 pmYup, Keysha looked stupid and it was her song. Monica killed it.
Donnica
June 29, 2009 @ 2:15 pmYOU ARE SO RIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!
Baby_J
June 29, 2009 @ 3:49 pmhit it on the head monica did out do keyco….the crowd..jamie and beyonce all knew it as well…gotta love mo and i can’t wait for the album either…like now…but i’m a ride or die fan so i can wait until she ready…as long it’s this year. also monica style is so fierce!!!
Shocked
June 29, 2009 @ 3:55 pmWho doesn’t know that Keyshia Cole is a mediocre singer at best? For her to stand up there and try to sing with MONICA of all people…thats setting yourself up for failure. You would have thought that was Monica’s song. Damn shame.
Sisi
June 29, 2009 @ 5:23 pmWow i really enjoyd this performance…i think keyco did an outstanding job. And monica owned it! it needs to be that way tho…mo been in the game for almost 16years so anything less would be completely unexceptible…and keyco knos mos a vet and she didnt try and outsing mo or do her usual yellin shes takin notes from mo and i do see keyco makin progress
sam I am
June 29, 2009 @ 5:41 pmyes she did, that last run Mo did when they were going down was the ****.
sam I am
June 29, 2009 @ 5:44 pmOh and Michelle the name changed when Mo was singing he part.
kt
June 30, 2009 @ 1:00 amThey both nailed it they both had hard times in their lives and its good to see two beautiful black women doing their thing Im very proud of them.
jatlien
June 30, 2009 @ 1:23 amMo stol the show – -and look **** as hell doing it i don’t know what kyshia was thinking – but its time for a comeback – n i hope its more of the greatness that was after the storm – sideline hoe
MB
June 30, 2009 @ 10:19 amMonica is a great singer and has a wonderful graceful personality, she is truly a blessed woman, that is why she shines. Not to take away from Keyshia, but she really needs to take notes, because Monica is up there and I don’t mean in sound of range, that sister has a spirit that makes her who she is.
1MONICAFAN
June 30, 2009 @ 12:23 pmi LOVE MO SHE DA $h*+ yeah she stole the show but it was totally expected cause thats all she can do is shine. Keyshia knew better cause she been outshining her on her own tour. monica just needs to come out with an album and satisfy all her down *** fans(self included)an bring real RnB back along with Mrz.MJB because trur talent really shines not saying KC cant sing just better in the studio then live. MONICAAAAAA!!!!!
1MONICAFAN
June 30, 2009 @ 12:27 pmand monicas swagg is so tight did you see the way she walked on that stage and the end where she gave all those perfect vocals then kyshia comes in tryin to outdo Mizz.Monica stop it never that you cant do that thats why she just let her sing?????!!!!!!GO MO GO MO!
cutiepie
June 30, 2009 @ 12:40 pmI think it was a very solid performance for both of them but mo owned that performance because keyshia has no stage presence what so ever or personality.Monica’s swag was through the roof and if you ain’t got swag you wack.
keke
June 30, 2009 @ 4:26 pmMonica is the goddess of r&b and i love her talents
musiccritic
June 30, 2009 @ 6:02 pmWOW i knew cud sing, but she really showed it in this performance, she was confident and I LOVED the “sass” that she was givin while singin too (reminds me of her younger years), i hope she brings the same to new Album, if i wasnt a fan i wud sho nuff be one now. Big props to KC too for not trynna even compare, she sat back and let mo rip it, she knew she could not contend, she did the best thing and that was to take the back seat.
Bay area
July 1, 2009 @ 1:39 amIm hella mad monica aint got no damn album out…and just decided to show the f*** up and out all over kc assssss on her sheeeit….smfh! Why monica why? And I thought that was your friend?? U need to hurry wit dat album asap…like next week while u got ppl checkin for u…lol
TVP
July 1, 2009 @ 11:42 amI personally do not think Monica Out Shinned Keyshia At All. Keyshia can BLOW Period and if she wanted to Hate on Monica and BLOW she very well could have!!! Lets get that straight of the TOP!!! I believe that Keyshia let Monica use her (Keyshia) set to come back out into the entertainment industry!!!! To Show that She (Monica) still has the pipes and can blow!!!! But Out Shine Keyshia NO!!! Keyshia planned to let Monica have her time to Show BET that she still has it and she’s coming back stronger than ever!!!! Keyshia was just being a friend and a very good one at that. She did not have to let Monica on stage with her!!! That was Keyshia’s time to shine. This just shows that Keyshia Cole is NO HATER!!! She wants Monica to come back and together they can do great things together!!! She’s no hater!!!! This should show these negative mother fuckers that Keyshia has a heart of gold and she’s willing to let Monica shine in her moment!!!
sam I am
July 1, 2009 @ 11:44 amyea she owns that, Mos starts shooting her show today for bet can’t wait for that.
sam I am
July 1, 2009 @ 11:52 amtvp keyshia can’t adlib or do runs, those runs Mo did? let keyshia try, just let her try, you heard her screeming at the top and Mo was crisp and clear. When Keyshia tries to go she screems, the everybody and their mother said Mo killed it. When Keyshia stays in her lane she is fine.
sam I am
July 1, 2009 @ 11:54 am*screams
sam I am
July 1, 2009 @ 11:56 amAnother thing the song is Keyshia Cole duet with Monica on her album, she could not have done it without her for an awards show.
Nicole
July 1, 2009 @ 12:16 pm@TVP YOU GOT JOKES LOL. NO DISRESPECT TO KEYSHIA BUT
SHE GOT SHOWED UP NOT ONLYAT THE BET AWARDS BUT IN HER DAMN TOUR AS WELL. MONICA CAN BLOW AND KEYSHIA IS SIMPLY AN OKAY SINGE
SHE LET MONICA SHINE? PLEASE IT’S MORE LIKE SHE HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO SIT BACK AND LET MONICA SHOW HER WHAT REAL SINGING IS ABOUT WITHOUT ALL THAT SCREAMING.
kiara barrett
July 1, 2009 @ 3:20 pmit dont matter keyshia cole still did her damn thing and beside she touring for almost 2 months now she need time for her voice to come back so what stop hating and monica and keyshia are best friends of course keyshia gone encourage her stop hating all the time in find a hobbie
1MONICAFAN
July 1, 2009 @ 6:02 pmkiara baby noone is hatin we’re pointing out true talent of course keyshia can sing on wax!!!! i went to her concert and she does nothing but scream *maybe thats why she had no voice???*and let the backup singers sing most of her songs *that she never sings except for the WWWWOOOOOO and YEAAAAAAA*she to busy TRYIN TO DANCE (wannabe)i am a keyshia fan but it was before a Different Me. I just feel as though Monica has been Mo since its been”ONE OF THOSE DAYZ” and to be honest I would rep MOnica before I rep KEYshia N-E-Day
PHILLY
July 1, 2009 @ 7:52 pmkeyshia cole is my bish…
monica is my bish…
both were good!!
kiara barrett
July 2, 2009 @ 9:45 amyeah and keyshia is my idol havent miss a concert yet and she sounds good to me but anyways keyshia cole is very talented and came along way to get where she at now and as long as she is happy nothing else should matter she still gone be my idol no matter what nobody else thinks she is definietly making progress
sam I am
July 3, 2009 @ 11:44 am@Kiara nobody meant to offend you or belittle Keyshia’s talent but when someone says Keyshia allows monica to sing better than her its not true, on tour Mo’s mic was turned down, when she tried to project she could not. Monica is one of the best vocalist of my generation, old school, sing at the drop of a dime kinda singer, a live singer, not studio like most of who is out now. Don’t get it twisted Key and Mo are friends and she is very respectful but Mo blows like no other, Jamie said Mo is like no other.
Ciara
July 4, 2009 @ 3:00 pmThats tru tho with all the singers that are out now none of their voices are unique or original…in my opinion monica has a voice thats very distinctive. Her voice is very original and soulful…something very natural and untaught about it.
KADEN
July 4, 2009 @ 7:59 pmThis one of the best live performances for both of them. It was a good look. Keyshia did her thing most def, she’s getting better live, she should stop looking so serious all the time though. As far as Monica goes, you can’t keep a good woman down. Monica’s mind is right, she’s focused again and it shows. I am happy to see her still standing. She scored on this performance. real talk, If you didn’t witness the phenomenon, play it back. Monica, along side Ne-Yo, B, Jamie (w/ Ne-yo), and Jay had the show on lock. respect it or check it…Check it tho Monica is back sounding like she did at 14, the depth and range, and clarity of her voice these days is reminiscent of “Why I love…”, or “For you I will”…she is still herself, and that’s what will take her further. real recognize real, and Monica has always shared every inch of her life, joy and pain, with every one of us. Go, Mo, you deserve it. You hot right now, blast off. Own It.
KEYISHA AND MO
July 8, 2009 @ 9:02 pmKEYISHA AND MO WAS GUDD
PROPSE TO BOTH OF DEM
AND MO SHE DID OUT SING KEYISHA BUT KEYISHA IS DOIN HER THANG SO KEEP IT GOIN KEYISHA …MO TO
AND ANOTHA THANG MONICA HAS BEEN A THIS SINGING THING FOR YEARS AND YEARS AND KEYISHA NOT RECENTLY STARTED BUT SHE NOT USE TOO ALL DAT ATTENTION SHES VERY SHY THOUGH THATS ALL I HAVE TOO SAY…PIECE
KEYISHA AND MO
July 8, 2009 @ 9:04 pmoh yea anotha thang monica makeup was fi keyisha cute too