Oddly enough, with days left before the ceremony, BET has yet to formally announce a host for the live show. No details were made available about what exactly LaBelle will perform, but a BET Awards statement said it will be “nothing short of extraordinary” and will “capture the essence of Turner’s unparalleled legacy.” Patti Labelle will honor Tina Turner’s life at the BET Awards, Rolling Stone exclusively revealed Friday. GloRilla and Bel-Air’s Coco Jones, as well as other 2023 BET Awards nominees Ice Spice and Latto are also expected to hit the stage. ET on BET, featuring highly-anticipated performances from pioneers and newcomers representing both the East and West Coast history of the genre from Fat Joe, Remy Ma, Chief Keef, DJ Unk, E-40, Fast Life Yungstaz & Easton (F.L.Y.) and more. The ceremony will kick off on Sunday, June 25, at 8 p.m.
The 2023 BET Awards, also known as “Culture’s Biggest Night”, airs live this weekend, and this year’s ceremony is set to celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission.
