BET Awards 2023: Patti LaBelle to Tribute Tina Turner

This Sunday’s BET Awards will bring with it a special tribute to Tina Turner courtesy of fellow legend Patti LaBelle.

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Rolling Stone confirms that LaBelle will be taking to the stage at the Microsoft Theater on June 25 to honor Turner – who died on May 24 aged 83.

A statement from the icon read:

“Tina was a trailblazer and someone I have a tremendous amount of respect for because of all that she overcame and all that she accomplished. She was and is everything! And I am honored that I am able to pay tribute to her in this way.”

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The BET Awards 2023 air LIVE on BET on Sunday, June 25, 2023, at 8 PM ET/ 5 PM PT.

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