'I'm Trying Y'all': Patti LaBelle Flubs Lyrics During Tina Turner Tribute
Patti LaBelle performs onstage during the 23rd annual BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater onn June 25, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. John Salangsang/Shutterstock Patti LaBelle got by with a little help from the 2023 BET Awards audience after forgetting the lyrics during her rousing tribute to the late Tina Turner . The 79-year-old “Godmother of Soul” took the stage at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, June 25, to pay homage to Turner, who died at age 83 in May . As LaBelle began her rendition of “(Simply) the Best,” she confessed mid-verse that she didn’t quite know the words. BET Awards 2023 Red Carpet Arrivals Read article “I’m trying, y’all!” she teased before launching into the chorus. “Whatever, I can’t see the words.” Though the performance went somewhat awry, the crowd didn’t lose steam and continued to dance along. “God bless you, Tina Turner, BET, hip-hop!” LaBelle said as she finished the tune. Patti LaBelle performs onstage during the 23...
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