When Lauryn Hill took to the stage at the BET Awards earlier this year to sing ‘Praise Jah in the Moonlight’, she delivered an iconic performance that will surely go down in history as one of the greatest award ceremony performances you will ever see. Dressed in stunning yellow robes and a distinctive, glittering headdress, Lauryn looked nothing less than eminent as she walked onstage and proved to the crowd that she is as much of a musical legend as she has ever been.
Lauryn was also joined by her son YG Marley, who proved that talent really does run in the family. “I wanna introduce you to my son,” Lauryn announced a few minutes into the performance, at which point he strolled out onto the stage like he owned it and proceeded to deliver some incredible reggae-infused vocals that sent the crowd absolutely wild.
As many Music Man readers out there will have guessed, the Internet went into an absolute frenzy after the performance was uploaded, with the video racking up millions of views and comments in a matter of weeks. “Can we start a petition for Lauryn to do a Tiny Desk?” pleaded one fan, whilst another suggested that “this is what gifted looks like.”
Equally iconic, meanwhile, was Lauryn and YG Marley’s appearance on the Jimmy Fallon show earlier this year, playing ‘Ex-Factor’, ‘Survival’ and ‘Praise Jah in the Moonlight’. The powerful energy on the stage was yet again unignorable as Lauryn brought some deadly stage presence, and her son kept the audience entertained with some seriously accomplished vocals.
What these performances should have proved to you, Music Man readers, is that Lauryn Hill remains one of the most iconic performers of her generation. Not content with playing it safe, she has continued to create original music and branch out into a huge variety of genres, alongside her talented son YG Marley, who has clearly inherited his mother’s unrelenting passion for making music that really makes you feel something.
Lauryn Hill’s unforgettable performance at the BET Awards, alongside her talented son YG Marley, has undoubtedly cemented her status as a musical legend. Witnessing them together was a profound reminder of the enduring power of artistry and family. With the Internet buzzing about their captivating show, there’s no denying Lauryn’s brilliance. Want to dive deeper into their remarkable journey and witness their electrifying performance? Check out the links below to explore more.