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The 2016 BET Awards was dedicated to the late
musician/actor Prince. The musical ceremony was hosted by Tracie Ellis Ross and
Anthony Anderson with special appearances by comedian Dave Chappelle, actress
Taraji P. Henson, Fantasia and Spike Lee who presented actor Samuel L. Jackson
with the lifetime Achievement Award. Actor and activist Jesse Williams gave an
emotional phenomenal speech on various things that has affected and is damaging
to our community.
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Sheila E. along with Bilal, Janelle Monae, Erykah Badu, The Roots, Stevie Wonder, Alicia Keys, Tori Kelly, D'Angelo and Jennifer Hudson paid tribute to the late Prince. Of all the performaces in honor of Prince Bilal, Janelle Monae and Sheila E were more impressionable. Bilal who sang "Do Me" was all over the stage showcasing seductive moves imitating what Prince would do. Janelle sang several classics including "Pop Life" and "I Would Die 4 You". Sheila E. took the show out performing some of Prince classics including "Housequake", "Love Bizarre" and "Baby I'm A Star". Sheila E. played the drums and guitar. She sang. She danced. She did it all with the help of Jerome who also joined Sheila on stage.
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Other peformances of this year's BET Awards were Beyonce who opened the show with rapper Kendrick Lamar in the single "Freedom",. Maxwell sang his latest single "All The Ways Love Can Feel" and "Lake By The Ocean". Bryson Tiller who won for Best Male R&B Artist and Best New Artist sang his his single "Don't"Future graced the stage with "Wicked" and rapper Designer had the crowd jumping with him to the hit "Panda". French Montana, Fat Joe and Remy Ma performed "All The Way Up" and Usher also gave a surprising performance.
The BET Awards 2016 is now over. Musicians came out and showed out. Coming up is the Soul Train Awards and the BET Hip Hop Awards.
Stay tuned for upcoming show dates and times!
Tamara M. Anderson
@mstekeyla
