With Michael Jackson's death occurring just three days before Sunday's BET Awards, the show was quickly overhauled to be a tribute to the legendary entertainer. And while most awards shows conclude with a rousing finale, this one concluded quietly, with a touching speech from Michael's sister Janet and a soft, gospel-inflected performance of the Jackson 5's 1970 hit "I'll Be There" by Ne-Yo and show host Jamie Foxx.
Jamie Foxx, Ne-Yo Close BET Awards With Moving 'I'll Be There'
Jun 29th, 2009 - MTV
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