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Patty LaBelle Blunders Tina Turners Tribute​

Simply the best. On Sunday night, Patti LaBelle paid tribute to her late friend and musical icon, Tina Turner, with a soul-stirring performance during the BET Awards.

LaBelle took the stage to honor the incomparable Queen of Rock 'n' Roll, paying tribute to the late Turner with a rendition of "The Best." Wearing a sparkly fringe minidress reminiscent of Turner's signature style, the Godmother of Soul showed off her powerhouse vocals as she belted out the song's lyrics -- but not without a stumble here and there as she struggled to keep up with the teleprompter used to guide her through the song's entirety.

Although LaBelle's vocals were solid, she admitted she wasn't able to see the lyrics on the teleprompter throughout the tribute, telling the crowd, "I can't see the words and I don't know. I'm tryin', y'all!"

At one point, LaBelle asked, "Where are my background singers?" referencing her infamous performance of "This Christmas" at the 1996 National Tree Lighting Ceremony, where the "Lady Marmalade" singer's cue cards were out of order.

I always thought when an Artist is performing they rehearse and know the song and lyrics .

Patti LaBelles voice is still amazing.

My question is do you think it was a bit disrespectful for her to sing a song in tribute to Tina Turner but not know the words

After all it was a Tribute !