3 BET Awards Performances Worth Watching All Week
A-list Black stars across music, film, TV and activism gathered at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles last night (June 24) for the 2018 BET Awards. Despite the show's ostensible focus on awards, the moments we loved best were the tremendous musical performances. Here are three of the most noteworthy sets:
A tribute to Anita Baker, featuring Ledisi, Yolanda Adams, Marsha Ambrosius and host Jamie Foxx:
We're caught up in the rapture of this FLAWLESS @IAMANITABAKER tribute from @MarshaAmbrosius! ? #BETAwards pic.twitter.com/14jDzOlaEw
— #BETAwards (@BETAwards) June 25, 2018
@YolandaAdams tribute to @IAMANITABAKER was a breathtaking performance at the @BETAwards! She honored Ms. Baker in a way nobody will ever be able to! Congratulations again Anita on receiving the @BET Lifetime Achievement Award! #BETAwards2018 #YolandaAdams #AnitaBaker pic.twitter.com/88D6shmQeC
— Sheila Jackson Lee (@JacksonLeeTX18) June 25, 2018
Meek Mill debuts new song, "Stay Woke!" featuring Miguel:
J. Cole delivers a surprise performance of "Friends" with Daniel Caesar and Wale:
Listen closely or you might miss the message in @JColeNC's #BETAwards performance of 'Friends' with @DanielCaesar and @Wale! pic.twitter.com/NPmc0RFPxv
— #BETAwards (@BETAwards) June 25, 2018