VIDEO: Erykah Badu, Stevie Wonder & More Pay Tribute to Prince at 2016 BET AWARDS

By: Jun. 27, 2016
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The 2016 BET AWARDS took place at Microsoft Theater last night, Sunday, June 26. This year's broadcast marked 16 years of spectacular performances, must-see moments, outstanding talent, including an all-star tribute to the late artist Prince.

The awards show, hosted by BLACK-ISH starsAnthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross, awarded the Humanitarian Award to Grey's Anatomy star Jesse Williams and a Lifetime Achievement Award to Samuel L. Jackson. Click here for a full list of the night's winners.

Below, watch the tribute performances to Prince including:

Erykah Badu and The Roots perform "The Ballad of Dorothy Parker" in honor of Prince.
Bilal performed "The Beautiful Ones" in tribute to Prince.
Stevie Wonder and Tori Kelly perform "Take Me With U"
Maxwell performs "Nothing Compates 2 U"
Janelle Monae performs "I Would Die 4 U"
Sheil E performs Prince tribute
Jennifer Hudson performs "Purple Rain"

Source: Billboard



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