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BET Awards 2023: 5 Times Performers Proved Their Mics Were On

See which epic vocal performances made the list.

The BET Awards have served as a platform to celebrate the finest talents in the music world. Over the years, numerous artists have taken the stage, leaving audiences in awe with their mesmerizing vocal performances. From soul-stirring ballads like Whitney Houston's legendary rendition of  “I Have Nothing ” at the first-ever ceremony, to Jennifer Hudson's powerful homage to the late Prince, these artists left an indelible mark on the BET Awards stage with their exceptional talent and awe-inspiring vocal abilities.

Ahead of culture's biggest night, LIVE on BET on Sunday, June 25, 2023, at 8 PM ET/ 5 PM PT, check out five unforgettable vocal performances that have graced the BET Awards stage. These showcases will forever be cherished as iconic moments in the ceremony's history.

  • Chloe X Halle’s vocals are out of the world

    Chloe X Halle's BET Awards 2020 performance of their hit songs “Forgive Me” and “Do It” was a mesmerizing showcase of their immense talent and undeniable stage presence.

  • Tamar Braxton sings the house down with “My Man”

    Tamar Braxton's performance of "My Man" at the BET Awards 2017 was a powerful and emotionally charged moment. With her soulful voice and heartfelt delivery, she brought the audience to their feet.

  • Patti LaBelle pays tribute to Prince

    Patti LaBelle sang the shoes right off her feet during her tribute performance to Prince at the BET Awards 2010. The Godmother of Soul’s rendition of “Purple Rain” will always be one of our favorite performances.

  • Whitney Houston performs “I Have Nothing"

    During the first  ever BET Awards, the late Whitney Houston delivered an iconic and spine-tingling rendition of her timeless ballad, "I Will Always Love You." Her soulful voice effortlessly soared through every note, leaving the audience spellbound.

  • Jennifer Hudson

    Jennifer Hudson left it all on the stage during her tribute performance to late musical icon Prince at the BET Awards 2016. The EGOT winner delivered a thrilling performance of Prince’s signature record, “Purple Rain.”

    The BET Awards 2023 premieres Sunday, June 25 at 8 pm ET/PT on BET and BET Her.

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