BET names Janelle Monae, The Roots and D’Angelo as performers of Prince's tribute at the 2016 awards
Madonna‘s lackluster tribute performance at the recently held Billboard Awards was judged by pundits as disappointing, thus many observers are hoping that the BET Awards tribute will be more engaging and entertaining.
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‘Anyone who wants to do a tribute to Prince is welcome to. Whatever your age, gender or skin color. If you loved him and he inspired you then show it!!!! I love Prince 4 ever,’ Madonna had fired back at her critics at the time.
American singers Janelle Monae, D’Angelo, Sheila E, rap group The Roots and others have now been earmarked to do justice in honour of the late ‘Purple Rain’ singer who would have turned 58 today, June 7.
Prince, who died in April at age 57, received the BET Lifetime Achievement Award in 2010.