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BET Awards 2023: 5 Sultry Performances From Past Ceremonies

Fans are still talking about Tamara Braxton's performance from 2017.

The BET Awards have been home to some of the most electrifying and soulful showcases in award history.

From breathtaking vocal performances to mesmerizing dance routines, the stage has been graced by some of the industry’s most talented and captivating artists. With their incredible charisma and magnetic stage presence, these sultry performances have become integral to the BET Awards.

Ahead of this year’s celebration, taking place live on Sunday, June 25th, check out five of the most sultry performances to hit the BET Awards stage.

  • Mary J. Blige sings the hits

    Queen of Hip Hop and R&B, Mary J. Blige, delivered a sultry, string-led performance of her smash record “My Life,” “Real Love,” and many more at the 2019 BET Awards.

  • Tamar Braxton delivers a stunning performance

    It’s been over five years since Tamar Braxton gave her epic performance on her single “My Man” at the 2017 BET Awards. Many viewers have deemed this one of the singer’s best performances to date.

  • Jazmine Sullivan Is Joined By Ari Lennox & Maxine Waters

    Jazmine Sullivan opened up her 2021 BET Awards set with some words for congresswoman Maxine Waters delivering a soulful rendition of “Tragic” from her latest project, Heaux Tales.

    The singer was later joined by Ari Lennox  for a presentation of their collaborative track, “On It.”

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  • Muni Long performs “Hrs & Hrs”

    Veteran songwriter and singer Muni Long graced the 2022 BET Awards stage for a dazzling performance of her viral single “Hrs & Hrs.”

  • Chlöe X Halle give the ultimate virtual performance

    Even a global pandemic couldn’t stop us from celebrating some of the biggest acts in Black entertainment. During the 2020 virtual BET Awards, r&b singing duo Chlöe X Halle gave a powerhouse performance of “Forgive Me” & “Do It” from their last album, Ungodly Hour.

    The BET Awards 2023 premieres Sunday, June 25 at 8 pm ET/PT on BET and BET Her.

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