The BET Awards Prince Tributes Were Incredible (Even Though D’Angelo Never Showed)
Now that’s how you dedicate a night to Prince’s music. After shading the 2016 Billboard Music Awards’ tribute to the Purple One last month, the 2016 BET Awards offered a comprehensive breakdown of Prince’s musical genius with honorary performances throughout the telecast.
After Erykah Badu stepped out with “The Ballad of Dorothy Parker,” Bilal stunned with his formidable falsetto on “The Beautiful Ones.” It’s a difficult song to tackle, especially in front of millions of viewers, but Bilal more than rose to the occasion.
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