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As fans know, no two singers have paid more homage to the late great Whitney Houston than ‘The Boy Is Mine’ co-stars Brandy & Monica. So, it would only be fitting that they would take to tonight’s stage to tribute their idol in what many will say came as the highlight of the 2012 BET Awards.
Kicking off with Monica’s soul-stirring rendition of ‘I Love the Lord’ followed by Brandy’s electric ‘I’m Your Baby Tonight’/‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody’ medley, the two divas blazed the stage like never before in Houston’s honor.
With excitement still at a high from the showing(s), Mo took to Twitter to share a snap of the two backstage. As ever, we at That Grape Juice salute Whitney and Monica/Brandy for being the reminders that there are still vocalists left who nurture their crafts without the assistance of studio magic! See their performances here.
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LouLou
July 1, 2012 at 11:22 pm
I have not seen Brandy perform at an award show in over a decade and I was so proud!! I have been waiting for the world to see what she’s capable of. I am sure WHitney is looking down proud of that performance. I hope Bran gained the confidence to get on any stage and kill!! SHe was awesome!
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MH
July 1, 2012 at 11:22 pm
THEY DID AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVED THE WHOLE THING. Definitely the best moment of the night, Cissy Houston had me tearing up.
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KOOL
July 1, 2012 at 11:23 pm
THEY WERE AMAZING AND EXTREME!Y TOUCHING!!!!!
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SHane
July 1, 2012 at 11:23 pm
Monica WON!!!!!!!!
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Jessica
July 1, 2012 at 11:39 pm
Everyone won- stop being a idiot!!! Brandy, Chaka, Monica, and Whitney mom won on performing an excellent tribute. SMH!! I swear people are such boneheads!!!
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Bam Bam
July 1, 2012 at 11:27 pm
That was The best Whitney Tribute EVER! I dont cry but when Whitney mama started singing I let a tear go……#RIPWHITNEY
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NikkiIsChillin
July 1, 2012 at 11:28 pm
The tribute to Whitey Houston was absolutely beautiful. Monica and Brandy made me so proud and I salute Ms. Cissy for the wonderful way in which she honored her daughter. Chaka Khan also did amazing.
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DeL_Cappella
July 1, 2012 at 11:28 pm
Brandy’s Vocals SLAYED!!! THE RUNS HONEY!!! THE CONTROL!!! they knew she was the only one who could rip the up-tempo songs…monica did well also but I was more so impressed by Brandy…Even Beyonce was ecstatic to see Brandy
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Um OK
July 2, 2012 at 8:28 am
I LOVED THAT MOMENT!
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Dave
July 1, 2012 at 11:31 pm
Monica slayed! I know people will try to overlook Monica’s vocal performance, but she slayed, soul, & POWER! When she did that one note in the beginning, & she opened up her mouth & sustained that note, I was like YES!
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KOOL
July 1, 2012 at 11:36 pm
You are sooo right..
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PRETTIGURLROCKD
July 1, 2012 at 11:36 pm
Ummm….where’s the video??
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Jessica
July 1, 2012 at 11:37 pm
Anyways, both of my girls did an excellent job!!! That is how a tribute supposed to be!!! BET actually redeemed themselves after that horrible MJ tribute twice, the first one when MJ died, and Chin Brown performance with him crying like a moron on national tv, and still going on like a jackass and didn’t learn a damn ass thing!!! They finally got artists that were close to Whitney and didn’t pick random people and wack artisst aka Rhianna!!! Good job BET!!!
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Carlos
July 1, 2012 at 11:42 pm
Monica slayed my entire life! Brandy showed the fuck out! Way to go legends
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john
July 1, 2012 at 11:49 pm
Monica did that. Almost brought me to tears. Im stil kinda tearyed eyed. My dad died when i was 15/16. So yea. Brandy was dancing like a pro. Isiah Classic Food available on kindle.
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Ernest
July 2, 2012 at 12:06 am
So pround of Brandy and Monica. They definitley held their own and were the best of the night. From Monica soulful redition and from Brandy bringing the heat to the stage with rasp and the runs took me higher. Whintey would be so proud. So emotional right now.
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MusicBoyKameron
July 2, 2012 at 12:21 am
Both Brandy & Monica did an AMAZING job. I was especially proud of Brandy because she was in a totally different zone and brought back that confidence she once had on stage when she first came out. As they say, “Brandy DID THAT!!!”
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Kevin M
July 2, 2012 at 12:28 am
Still saddend at the loss of the beautiful late ms Whitney Houston however so touched by the strength and bravery of her loved ones who continue to honor her memory and endure. A beautiful tribute this was! Brandy definately held it down in honor of her idol as everyone has always known. what a beautiful moment Cissy Chaka everyone… just beautiful!
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Rell
July 2, 2012 at 12:35 am
Brandy slayed my entire life!!! the runs, the presence, the confidence, just amazing!! that was the highlight of the show for me…and yes even Bey was hyped to see Brandy…anyone who hates on her performance is just that, a hater!! So proud of her!
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RoyalKev
July 2, 2012 at 12:36 am
Bran was the business!!!!!!!!! People forget Whitney had uptempo hits too. She wasn’t just singing a bunch of sad songs throughout her career. I’m just so glad Brandy got to tribute her idol. There was more of a range with her being apart of it. It was amazing.
Monica sounded really good and I noticed into it she was towards the end. It’s was a great tribute! Cissy did get me a little emotional too. I was so lost in the moment that I started tearing up. It was excellent.
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Bran Star
July 2, 2012 at 12:57 am
Easily the best part of the night.
Monica sounded great, and I was connecting with her as she started to tear up…that was really beautiful…
Brandy was AMAZING…simply wonderful…I didn’t expect that from her, and I didn’t expect her to sing IYBT/IWDWS! Everything about her performance was just on point! Her performance was the highlight for me, being Brandy’s first televised awards show performance in over a decade…Really big for Bran!
Cissy was just phenomenal…Emotions just pouring out…I wanted to cry…she’s such a strong woman.
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DIGGER BEY
July 2, 2012 at 1:05 am
Wow! I havent seen Brandy hit a stage n a lonnnnnnnnng time and she Slayed! Them vocals reminded me of Whitney! I knew she was gonna kill it!
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China
July 2, 2012 at 2:09 am
This was the best part of the night, this was The BEST TRIBUTE BET has ever given to anyone, I literally can’t stop crying. I will always love you, forever and ever, rest.
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Bey Fan
July 2, 2012 at 2:20 am
That damn Brandy, just WOW. Mo was GREAT, but I didn’t expect that from Brandy. Great tribute.
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i'm not throwing shade, but...
July 2, 2012 at 3:42 am
Those girls did that thing!!!!! That whole tribute preformance (along with Chante Moore’s tribute to Donna Summer) was what made the show!
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Camille
July 2, 2012 at 4:02 am
This was by FAR the best tribute of them all. Monica KILLLLLLLLLED it and so did Ms Houston, those songs were so moving . Monica has some serious power in her voice. Brandy did a great job dancing and reminding us that Whitney had great up tempos . Her brother Gary sounded great as well. This was a tribute WHITNEY would’ve loved and that’s who it’s about. Monicas last note WOW
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monstarebel
July 2, 2012 at 4:27 am
Brandy did her fucking thing!!!!!!!!!
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Ayo
July 2, 2012 at 4:41 am
Both ladies did an amazing job, Whitney would be proud
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ms. shade
July 2, 2012 at 5:43 am
MONICA. oMG you blew my wig off. Sis brought the house down and set the standard for the other ladies to match. Yes sis
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yuppitsme69
July 2, 2012 at 5:54 am
i understand it was a touching moment thats why everyone liked Monica’s performance but i thought it was alright i dont care for her honestly but Brandy went off she woke me up and gave it life im sure Whitney was proud Brandy really did her thing she came out on that stage ready! i love her
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notsuoh
July 2, 2012 at 7:14 am
THESE LEGENDS SHOWED OUT TONIGHT!! BRANDYYYY OMG!!! THIS CHICK GETS INTO HER LOWS EFFORTLESSLY!! SHES TRENDING ON TWITTER FOR HOURS!!! THIS WAS A GREAT TRIBUTE!!
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Stormy
July 2, 2012 at 7:33 am
Monica, Brandy, Chaka & Chris gave boss performances. That Rap mess was trash, espcially Nicki. I couldn’t believe she started off toutin her fake ass up in front of the camera like that. Diamond looked cute with Soulja Boy tho. I’m gonna need the chicks of Rap to step it up. I’m sick to death of fake ass Nicki.
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sidney beyince
July 2, 2012 at 8:35 am
Brandy should not have lip sang that shit. She looked good though.
But I will not credit Brandy for her pre-recorded lip sync
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JAYR
July 2, 2012 at 8:38 am
brandy did not lip anything
she slayed the stage is what she did
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tramaine
July 2, 2012 at 8:55 am
BRANDY HAD THE BEST PERFORMANCE OF THE NIGHT, POINT BLANK PERIOD!!!!!
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coko chanel
July 2, 2012 at 9:35 am
MONICA SHOWED UP AND SHOWED THE FUCK OUT!!! BEST PERFORMANCE OF THE NIGHT HANDS DOWN!!!
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dIEGO
July 2, 2012 at 11:31 am
MONICA WAS FUCKING INCREDIBLE
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Kwon
July 2, 2012 at 12:46 pm
Brandy SLAYED!!!
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ABCD
July 2, 2012 at 12:50 pm
Monica and BRandy’s performance was BEAUTIFUL!! THey were glowing.. It was obvious that Whitney’s spirit was in the room and she was smiling!! THe tribute was a real representation of who Whitney was as an artist.. Finally, WHitney got a tribute which she deserved,,, IT was heartfelt and each performance was meaningful and represented aspects of whom Whitney was as a singer,person and artist…
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Tristan
July 2, 2012 at 12:54 pm
Both ladies were fantastic last night. Monica delivered a powerful gospel, soul-stirring performance, while Brandy was electric and made everybody wanna dance. Great stuff!
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T
July 2, 2012 at 1:56 pm
They all did great!!!! but that BRANDY….I don’t even know what else to say. She came, she killed and that was that. NOW, i’m officially ready for some new Brandy music……:-) LOVED HER!
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Brandy Norwood Twin
July 2, 2012 at 3:39 pm
Brandy bug eyed ass finally got the spotlight! Womp Womp Womp!
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Kristopher Davis
July 2, 2012 at 10:41 pm
Monica put them ALL to shame & she looked flawless! I love her with black hair! bad bitch
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Derrick
July 3, 2012 at 7:41 am
There is a reason why Monica has lasted sooooo very long in the industry. She is simply AMAZING. That performance was AMAZING! She sent chills down my spine. Pure emotion. Pure conviction. She truly did Whitney proud!
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method2madness
July 3, 2012 at 10:57 am
All I got to say is MONICA!!!!!!!!!!!! That is all…
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A-Branddz!
July 3, 2012 at 11:21 pm
Brandy was electric, on fire, confident and overall floored spectators. Powerful in a way she’s never expressed before.
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lol
August 7, 2012 at 10:05 am
Brandy sounds BLAH. Her vocals did nothing for them Whitney songs. CLEAN YOUR EARS FOOLISH PPL!
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antertain
November 12, 2012 at 10:56 am
PRIDE!!!
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