When it comes to award show tributes, few can boast as many jaw-dropping performances as Patti LaBelle.

Having delivered some of the format’s most memorable honors to the likes of Aretha Franklin, Destiny’s Child, Mariah Carey, and more over the years, the Godmother of Soul has often been considered a “go-to” for a “bringing down the house”-style nod to some of music’s biggest names.

As such, it was no surprise the 79-year-old was called on to deliver the highly anticipated tribute to Tina Turner at the BET Awards on Sunday night (June 25).

By showtime, however, LaBelle’s ‘awkward’ rendition of Turner’s classic ‘The Best’ had viewers wondering if she was the best choice for the job.

See what we mean inside.

Patti LaBelle says she can’t see the words #BETAwards pic.twitter.com/DGu6SksytF

— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) June 26, 2023

From losing time with the backing track to not being able to see the teleprompter, even Patti made mention of “not knowing the words” to the 1989 megahit (a few of many issues that plagued the ill-fated performance).

In response to the mishaps, LaBelle smiled and ad-libbed her way through the awesomely blunder-filled showing – a feat that really got Twitter talking.

See highlights below.

Tina Turner in her grave when patti said she didn’t know the words to her song #BETAwards pic.twitter.com/kxbPKjMtGI

— WendyAnn (@Shortfunnygirll) June 26, 2023

Tina after hearing Patti: #BETAwards pic.twitter.com/DRKGByd7Ml

— Lellow’s Karma ????️⚖️ (@KeysMonae) June 26, 2023

[photo sources: Getty Images/Twitter]

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