[VIDEO] Janet Jackson Speaks On Michael Jackson's Death At BET Awards Tribute

Posted by Ashish on 06.29.2009

Plus Jamie Foxx and Ne-Yo and New Edition pay tribute by performing classic Jackson songs. Video and winners inside...

Janet Jackson appeared at the BET Awards last night and spoke briefly about the passing of her brother, Michael Jackson. After she spoke, Jamie Foxx and Ne-Yo paid tribute to Michael by performing the classic Jackson 5 song, "I'll Be There." The show paid tribute to Jackson throughout, with virtually every artist paying their respects to Jackson and several performing Jackson songs. Video is below, followed by the winners list.

Janet Jackson speaks and Jamie Foxx & Ne-Yo perform "I'll Be There":


New Edition performs Jackson 5 songs:


BET Awards results:

• Male R&B Artist: Ne-Yo.

• Female R&B Artist: Beyonce.

• Group: Day 26.

• Collaboration: "Blame It," Jamie Foxx featuring T-Pain.

• Male Hip Hop Artist: Lil Wayne.

• Female Hip Hop Artist: M.I.A.

• New Artist: Keri Hilson.

• Gospel Artist: Mary Mary.

• Video of the Year: "Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It)," Beyonce.

• Video Director of the Year: Benny Boom.

• Actor: Will Smith.

• Actress: Taraji P. Henson.

• Female Athlete: Serena Williams.

• Male Athlete: LeBron James.

• Centric Award: Jazmine Sullivan.

• Viewer's Choice Award: "Live Your Life," T.I.

• Humanitarians of the Year: Alicia Keys and Wyclef Jean.

• Lifetime Achievement Award: O'Jays.