Clive Davis Honored at 2026 BET Awards In Memoriam Segment Featuring Whitney Houston Song
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McKinley Franklin
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The 2026 BET Awards honored the late music mogul Clive Davis, who died on June 22 at age 94, during the In Memoriam segment. Erica Campbell performed a medley of "I Love the Lord" — a Whitney Houston song that was one of Davis' favorites — alongside Le'Andria Johnson. Gospel musician Richard Smallwood, who wrote the song and died in late December from kidney failure complications, was also honored. D'Angelo was recognized in a separate tribute segment.
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Twitter / XClive Davis Honored at 2026 BET Awards In Memoriam Segment Featuring Whitney Houston Songhollywoodreporter.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledThe 'Shackles' singer noted that the song was one of Davis' favorites, one that was performed by Whitney Houston and 'also written by the maestro, Richard Small.'
Le'Andria Johnson joined Campbell in the emotional performance on the song, where Richard Smallwood was also honored.
The gospel singer died in late December from complications of kidney failure.
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