VH1 celebrated Mother’s Day early last night with their third annual ‘Dear Mama’ special.
The show, which saw a number of notable names honor their moms, also brought with it special performances.
Ashanti honored matriarchs with a medley of her hits, H.E.R electrified with ‘A Song For You,’ SWV soared and were followed by Shai sung their signature single ‘If I Ever Fall In Love.’ Elsewhere Monica serenaded with ‘Angel’ and ‘Angel Of Mine.’ R&B crooner Luke James showed up and showed out with ‘Reasons’ and ‘Shining Star.’
All awaits after the jump…
Ciara was also on hand for a special presentation in partnership with #SeeHer:
![Performances: Halle Bailey, Ashanti, Gladys Knight, JoJo, Smokey Robinson, & More Rock NBC's 'A Motown Christmas' [Watch]](https://thatgrapejuice.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ashanti-gladys-knight-thatgrapejuice-motown-christmas-nbc-smokey-halle-bailey-jordin-sparks-jojo-464x260.jpg "Performances: Halle Bailey, Ashanti, Gladys Knight, JoJo, Smokey Robinson, & More Rock NBC's 'A Motown Christmas' [Watch].")
Luke James got me all moist ?
Yesssss hes so fine
Ashanti performance was cute but we need new music
She might have to give up singing and start rapping. The girl has flow.
She actually sounded dope with that cute lil flow
monica always works when she stays within her range and does her.
So didn’t let Ciara sing and she has a whole album and song dedicated to her mother
Monica’s voice is so angelic!
What a ghetto ass show lol but I love it!
Swv killed it!
So no one saw the pic of Ashanti and immediately thought of Beyonce’s entire look at the City of Hope Gala? Okay.