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BET made a promise after the Billboard Awards that they would serve a much better Prince Tribute after sending out a very shady tweet.
[Flashback: BET Shades Billboard Awards Prince Tributes… ]
And after much anticipation, it seems that the network delivered on their promise with an awards show that was filled with electrifying performances in honor of is royal purple highness.
Several of our favorite superstars graced the stage in celebration of Prince’s musical legacy, including, Bilal, Erykah Badu, The Roots, Maxwell, Tori Kelly, Stevie Wonder, Jennifer Hudson, Janelle Monae, Sheila E and more.
Watch video of BET Awards Prince tribute performances beow…
BET Awards: Bilal, Erykah Badu and The Roots’ Soulful Prince Tribute
BET Awards: Dave Chappelle Pays Respect to Prince
BET Awards: J Hud, Tori Kelly and Stevie Pay Tribute to the Purple One
BET Awards: Wait No Longer, Maxwell has Returned!
BET Awards: Prince Would Be Proud of Janelle Monáe’s Tribute
BET Awards: Sheila E.’s Prince Tribute Is EPIC
What was your favorite Prince tribute performance during the 2016 BET Awards?
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