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Ari Lennox and RAYE celebrate neo-soul icon D'Angelo at the BET Awards
Top artists deliver an emotional tribute to the legendary D'Angelo at the BET Awards
The 2026 BET Awards honored the incredible musical legacy of neo-soul icon D'Angelo with a star-studded tribute performance. Introduced by D'Angelo's three children, the deeply moving segment featured powerhouse vocals from Ari Lennox, RAYE, BJ the Chicago Kid, and music legend George Clinton. Backed by D'Angelo's original band and background singers, the artists brought his timeless hits to life on stage.
Backstage, the performers opened up about what the moment meant to them. Ari Lennox shared how D'Angelo’s classic albums, Brown Sugar and Voodoo, shaped her identity as a singer and helped her push through early struggles in her career. RAYE expressed her immense gratitude for the chance to perform his beautiful track "Really Love," describing the night as the ultimate full-circle opportunity to give one of her musical heroes his flowers.
