Where are my background singers?
The Godmother of Soul paid tribute to the Queen of Rock & Roll last night.
But, much like her infamousChristmas carol gone wrong, LaBelle hit a lyrical snafu halfway through the song.
Patti LaBelle at the BET Awards.Kevin Winter/Getty Images
While belting out the ballad, LaBelle stumbled over lyrics and started ad-libbing lines of her own.
“I’m trying, y’all,” LaBelle told the crowd, just before the first chorus.
But LaBelle powered through the song and the audience danced along, celebrating her performance with applause.
Watch the moment above.
A BET spokesperson later toldTheHollywoodReporterthat LaBelle’s view to the teleprompter was blocked by excited audience members.
LaBelle is one of many celebrities to pay tribute to Turner since her passing.
The beloved singerdied at 83in her home in Switzerland on May 23 after a long illness.
Close friends, peers, collaborators, and fans have since taken the time to honor the star.
The BET Awards were no exception.
The night also includeda musical tributeto rapper Takeoff, whodied in November 2022.
SurvivingMigosmembers Quavo and Offset performed the group’s 2016 breakthrough hit, “Bad and Boujee.”
