Alicia Keys In First Live Performance Of “Perfect Way To Die” | BET Awards 20

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  • @thingybob4375
    @thingybob4375 3 년 전 +101

    I'm a 60 year old white man from the UK and this song reduced me to tears. To all my black brothers and sisters out there, I love you, I support you and I care about you. Your lives matter. Peace. Every single one of you can change the world. Vote... You have a voice, you have a say in things

    • @FYIChristal1010
      @FYIChristal1010 3 년 전 +2

      Appreciated...

    • @thingybob4375
      @thingybob4375 3 년 전 +4

      ​@@FYIChristal1010 That acknowledgment really touched me, thank you. Y'know for us outside the bubble it's so hard feeling we are unheard in our support. Believe me, there are a lot of us out there, rooting for you

    • @nassimamhamedi1859
      @nassimamhamedi1859 년 전

      ❤️🤎💛🖤 no matter the color of our skin, we must love each other

  • @saxyg1876
    @saxyg1876 3 년 전 +362

    I can't believe this is our reality. When will it stop. She killed this performance. 🤧😢

    • @icanseewater
      @icanseewater 3 년 전 +5

      I know... I cannot believe this is where we are in 2020... still.

  • @Skaniathespartan
    @Skaniathespartan 3 년 전 +391

    Is it me or the BET awards is better this year virtually than live performances on stage 🤔🤔

    • @r.i.3073
      @r.i.3073 3 년 전 +25

      Yeah, probably because of its significance. Where the world is at right now and their 20th anniversary

    • @sandicandie
      @sandicandie 3 년 전 +4

      I agree💯

    • @thekingsdale2899
      @thekingsdale2899 3 년 전 +26

      they did it right this year, they didnt just throw anybody on sstage and it wasn't ignorant it was black artistry at its best!

    • @tavorismyles4065
      @tavorismyles4065 3 년 전 +15

      There was no preshow or red carpet,
      which meant no pregame or party
      And they kept all the mumble rappers and drugs out

    • @reniecejones1729
      @reniecejones1729 3 년 전 +6

      So MUCH BETTER I FEEL IT AND ALOT MORE SHOWED UP REAL LIFE FOR US BLACKS WE CRYIN OUT FOR BLACKS

  • @ms.craftycapricorn9475
    @ms.craftycapricorn9475 3 년 전 +254

    This song is so sad and beautiful at the same time.

  • @pattysdaughter5639
    @pattysdaughter5639 3 년 전 +368

    Whew smh 🤦🏾‍♀️. This was so powerful. The names on the streets are regular people like you and me and the thought that it can be one of us is a scary reality. What an amazing tribute!

  • @janealjohnson4059
    @janealjohnson4059 3 년 전 +412

    This song put me in tears it's sad to see young black lives gone i question Myself am i next am i going die bc of the color of my skin 💔😢

    • @Beautytisher
      @Beautytisher 3 년 전 +31

      I'm so sorry you feel that way, that hurts me as your sister in life...you're a Black King, and always hold your head up because your royalty and your people's leader.....much love from a Black woman 👑✊🏾💜

    • @zmartphone18
      @zmartphone18 3 년 전 +13

      Don't feel that way young man you are Worthy and a change is gonna come. 🙏💕

    • @nomadicsoul6144
      @nomadicsoul6144 3 년 전 +8

      You know what my brother. I'm from South Africa. You be positive and tell yourself you won't be the next one. Have hope and faith.
      And thank you for our sisters for the encouragement.
      Our hearts are with you all the way from the bottom of Africa. Hold on my brother. Please hold on. 🤜🏾🤛🏽

    • @nomadicsoul6144
      @nomadicsoul6144 3 년 전 +4

      You know what my brother. I'm from South Africa. You be positive and tell yourself you won't be the next one. Have hope and faith.
      And thank you for our sisters for the encouragement.
      Our hearts are with you all the way from the bottom of Africa. Hold on my brother. Please hold on. 🤜🏾🤛🏽

    • @tia4153
      @tia4153 3 년 전 +5

      No baby u will not be next i will pray on that🥺🥺 u bring tears to my eyes..sending love from Jamaica 🇯🇲

  • @queendijah1822
    @queendijah1822 3 년 전 +342

    If you love Alicia like. I love her she is one of my favorite artist

  • @jcextranow
    @jcextranow 3 년 전 +268

    NOW when she took that knee at the end of the performance. That's what we need a statue of. That showed true stability and humility. THATS WHAT WE NEED ON A STATUE not CONFEDERATE SOLDIERS but a woman who is showing that she is KNEELING FOR THE CAUSE OF EQUALITY AND JUSTICE FOR PEOPLE WHO NO LONGER HAVE A VOICE

    • @tiffanyshelton3105
      @tiffanyshelton3105 3 년 전 +1

      @K. West Not about politics

    • @codylee1682
      @codylee1682 3 년 전

      "she's kneeling for equality" yeah like kneeling for anything made a bit of difference. Youre just on the blm bandwagon. I bet you know nothing about the confederacy. I'm sure some of those "statues" that are being torn down, are people that helped free the slaves

    • @allenscott68
      @allenscott68 3 년 전

      Zulu swashbuckler.
      Cody lee you just showed how much you know which is very little!!!!!🧐🤔

  • @BrunoDiMaio
    @BrunoDiMaio 3 년 전 +76

    This is one of the most important songs/videos of the year for the moment we are living. It's real, it's raw, it's literal, it's cruel, it's sad and it's THE TRUTH. Let's share this everywhere. Fortunately, music has the power to move and to change souls around the world.
    THANK U, ALICIA!

  • @SpiritLives
    @SpiritLives 3 년 전 +76

    😓 Love this...the names, the kneel, the pianos, deserted area, the silence...my soul aches. 🖤

    • @johnkossie7407
      @johnkossie7407 3 년 전

      Janay Henry gfngmyuity😍😍🥗😍🤔🤫🥶🦸‍♀️🦸

  • @ja3594
    @ja3594 3 년 전 +63

    This song is soul piercing. I cried😭

  • @sergekamga4512
    @sergekamga4512 3 년 전 +194

    I love Alicia keys. She is a true queen. She has a big heart and yearns for wellness and justice for all when she can easily say I made it. I have millions of dollars. I am cool.

  • @emmanuelasarebaffour7488

    Who else is speechless listening to Alicia? 🔥💯💯❤✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿

  • @amzztv04
    @amzztv04 3 년 전 +26

    "Another dream lost, another king or queen lost" ~ This touch me😢❗

  • @thekingsdale2899
    @thekingsdale2899 3 년 전 +44

    alicia has always been about the truth and the culture, never switched up her talented voice and instrument has lead many she's a legend!!

  • @dinukasavinda99
    @dinukasavinda99 3 년 전 +74

    When Alicia singing the line "Please Ma'am can you calm down" I can't hold my tears anymore 🥺❤

    • @JusJass77
      @JusJass77 3 년 전

      D Krishan I felt that.... as a mother who lost her 1st born at the age of 24...

  • @asiathompson1288
    @asiathompson1288 3 년 전 +17

    Alicia keys is known for being such a poet with her music, and this performance absolutely shows it. This is such a powerful song, it brought me to tears. Just amazing! 🌹🌹🌹🌹

  • @freddiespencer1906
    @freddiespencer1906 3 년 전 +222

    So many haters and trolls out there this is a beautiful true song. So honestly Why Hate

    • @jpleasent2730
      @jpleasent2730 3 년 전 +1

      Facts

    • @saintperth3978
      @saintperth3978 3 년 전 +2

      Yes beautiful song BUT hard to be a HITS on charts like UNDERDOG.

    • @GoofyFlan
      @GoofyFlan 3 년 전 +5

      Everyone wants attention, and trolling is the only way some get it.

    • @nomadicsoul6144
      @nomadicsoul6144 3 년 전 +1

      @@GoofyFlan That's so crazy. It's the worst kind of attention. Toxic.

    • @GoofyFlan
      @GoofyFlan 3 년 전

      @@nomadicsoul6144
      Always remember........NEGATIVE ATTENTION is BETTER than NO ATTENTION. Try it. I was once MARRIED and when the MARRIAGE got bad...I ignored that my spouse EXISTED for a month. She cried for that month, we got divorced...THEN I CRIED in court. EVERYBODY nEEds attention.
      GoOfy knows these things. Hahahaha

  • @fatimadone8908
    @fatimadone8908 3 년 전 +33

    This brought me to tears..... because seeing her perform a song dedicated to our people dying made me envision her as a mother singing for her dying children.... which brakes my heart💔

  • @brittanytaylor7320
    @brittanytaylor7320 3 년 전 +38

    The lyrics is just so powerful 😢😢

  • @patrocialett2100
    @patrocialett2100 3 년 전 +34

    Am 63 years old and this was so positive and so deep that it bought tears.we are living in some bad times pray things get better before it get worse lord have mercy on the united states of america protect us in jesus name i pray AMEN!!!!!

    • @sueb488
      @sueb488 3 년 전 +1

      Patrocia Lett I'm an OG and remember we would say that the REVOLUTION WILL NOT BE TELEVISED WELL WE ARE WATCHING IT HAPPEN LIVE AND IN COLOR

  • @TcaraJenkins
    @TcaraJenkins 3 년 전 +42

    Whew. So powerful. I can’t stop crying !

  • @jaythasupreme359
    @jaythasupreme359 3 년 전 +21

    Man if this performance don’t touch you , it’s something wrong with u. This was powerful

  • @JaylenOlivacce
    @JaylenOlivacce 3 년 전 +24

    Sigh this is so deep. This had me emotional and I still watched it over and over 😔😔😔😢😢😢this is one of the best performances of this year's BET Awards.

  • @jpleasent2730
    @jpleasent2730 3 년 전 +52

    She did her thang on this song and it’s meant a lot to me a r&b singer myself but we all gotta be there for one another

  • @georgiawilliams4375
    @georgiawilliams4375 3 년 전 +72

    These words are powerful✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿 believe dat😭

  • @aerinh.3456
    @aerinh.3456 3 년 전 +43

    This song...✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿

  • @LeBeautiful
    @LeBeautiful 3 년 전 +30

    gorgeous. timeless. unique.

  • @isaacgriffiths958
    @isaacgriffiths958 3 년 전 +26

    everyone needs to listen to this song!!!!!!!

  • @ashleyruiz5208
    @ashleyruiz5208 3 년 전 +21

    The chills this made me feel ...

  • @1.imthatgirl745
    @1.imthatgirl745 3 년 전 +17

    Best performance of the show.

  • @ambrahunt611
    @ambrahunt611 3 년 전 +15

    What a powerful song. It tells the truth. This is reality and it has to stop✊🏽🕊🙏🏽

  • @gino3650
    @gino3650 3 년 전 +79

    RIP GEORGE FLOYD

  • @tylerhackner9731
    @tylerhackner9731 3 년 전 +21

    Incredibly powerful and heartrending song ✊🏼✊🏼💔💔

  • @DJaySplitSecond
    @DJaySplitSecond 3 년 전 +4

    Yes Alicia is back! I love this woman, one of my favorite artists ever!

  • @davechen757
    @davechen757 3 년 전 +3

    The fact that there’s that many people giving this powerful and urgently existential hymn a thumbs down is disgusting. This song is beautiful, the video is haunting, and the message is poignant, precise and perfection. Bravo to all involved. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @julieevans2175
    @julieevans2175 3 년 전 +17

    Such a beautiful tribute the way only you can do

  • @sleepwillo3390
    @sleepwillo3390 3 년 전 +9

    That’s the OG Alicia. Go Alicia!

  • @icanseewater
    @icanseewater 3 년 전 +19

    Hauntingly beautiful. My heart hurts for everything that's happening. Seeing Sandra Bland's face along with everyone else's projected onto the buildings just breaks me like nothing ever has. I'm sorry this is our reality. 🙏

  • @FranklinInTheField
    @FranklinInTheField 3 년 전 +2

    This is the Alicia Keys I fell in love with. Her pen is so powerful. There is something so magical about her when she is behind that piano. This will be played forever one of those songs that will stand the test of time. Rest in power to each person named and those not

  • @Mel__21
    @Mel__21 3 년 전 +7

    When their faces started to appear. 😭 my heart breaks for them all and their loved ones. They been fighting for a long time, I can't even imagine what they've been through. We will continue to say their names!! Forever💛

  • @gailtelias
    @gailtelias 3 년 전 +4

    Heart wrenching. Heart breaking. Alicia, tears flooded the earth as you poured your heart out in this very real performance. Thanks for standing for truth!! I love you sis ❤

  • @brianrogers1251
    @brianrogers1251 3 년 전 +6

    Beautiful, sad, emotional, thought provoking, and shocking, so many emotions, thanks for moving me. Hope it has the same affect on many others

  • @forbesgrip
    @forbesgrip 3 년 전 +2

    Great performance!! I love you Alicia Keys.
    The sad truth. So heartbreaking

  • @prycemacon7097
    @prycemacon7097 3 년 전 +6

    I love Alicia as an artist and person and soul, and this performance was strong and powerful I loved it dont care what anyone else says

  • @DavidDuaneOfficial
    @DavidDuaneOfficial 3 년 전 +3

    These lyrics are just everything ! Lord have mercy I'll probably cry every I hear this. So powerful, Alicia!

  • @andydaly8157
    @andydaly8157 3 년 전 +3

    This.......
    This is how you make people stop and think, what an absolutely spine-tingling performance by one of the most amazing vocalists on the planet..... WOW...!!!!!

  • @brooklynthekid9010
    @brooklynthekid9010 3 년 전 +52

    Who else listen to this 3 our more times in a row

  • @lynettbradley3897
    @lynettbradley3897 3 년 전 +7

    This beautiful queen here always comes thru with an amazing powerful song ✊🏽🙏🏽👍🏽💣🔥😍

  • @ladyluc26
    @ladyluc26 3 년 전 +2

    A Keys is absolutely beautiful💚💚💚💚🙏🏾🙏🏾 this song has me an awe

  • @shakag.k.2815
    @shakag.k.2815 3 년 전 +1

    alicia keys best quality as a musician is that , she is a master at telling stories with her music and this is another time she has shown us why she is worth the props. we so often forget to give her. she is a true gem and this very beautiful.

  • @stacie1st69moonrisingvenus9

    Powerful! I could visualize every encounter in my mind because it was that well done! ✊🏽🖤🎶
    Music for the soul, from the soul.

  • @tresstoimpress4224
    @tresstoimpress4224 3 년 전 +2

    Her voice is giving me chills! Dang, Alicia!

  • @jD-ow5dq
    @jD-ow5dq 3 년 전 +3

    She killed this 🔥🔥🔥 so powerful

  • @Mischca26
    @Mischca26 3 년 전 +5

    Reminded me of Sometimes it Snows in April by a beautiful king named Prince. Put me in Tears.. Beautifully done ..

    • @GoofyFlan
      @GoofyFlan 3 년 전

      Wow! Never heard the prince song until I read your comment. TY...That song is beautiful as well.

    • @klove33
      @klove33 3 년 전

      It has that feel

  • @DPaulHeard
    @DPaulHeard 3 년 전 +3

    She's amazing!

  • @martineaime8342
    @martineaime8342 3 년 전 +1

    The end of the video with all the names gave me chills. Wow really powerful ❣️🙏.

  • @chibaby0306
    @chibaby0306 3 년 전 +7

    Whewwwww she did that!!!!!! Queen!!

  • @dailyhunter3683
    @dailyhunter3683 3 년 전 +3

    She chose a perfect way to end the video, awesome👐😇👍🙏💯.

  • @saschotter
    @saschotter 3 년 전 +1

    How can a voice be so soft and sweet and still pierce our hearts? What an incredible artist.

  • @keyerrickatyler4003
    @keyerrickatyler4003 3 년 전 +7

    I'm rocking with this one here✊🏾

  • @jiztel
    @jiztel 년 전

    Being an Alicia fan since 2002, know every song on every album…..this song is one of the most important song she written and sung. It’s sooooo to date and personal and i absolutely love it

  • @baileybeatsproduction001

    Wow my heart hurts. I'm actually in tears 😭 a river of blood in the streets, 😭 another king and queen loss another reason to fight.✊🏿✊🏿

  • @ajabethea6613
    @ajabethea6613 3 년 전 +3

    I cried... I cried..... I balled... beautiful and powerful

    • @yelawolfpackheidielliott7112
      @yelawolfpackheidielliott7112 3 년 전

      Me too ✊✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿♥️♥️♥️

    • @elijahhill6602
      @elijahhill6602 3 년 전

      Niger Nelly You truly are a complete imbecile for thinking all of this is an act and a game to you.

  • @nicoleabrukwe
    @nicoleabrukwe 3 년 전 +2

    i have so much respect for this woman..am literally crying

  • @Electricbluesz
    @Electricbluesz 3 년 전 +3

    This is why she’s the queen to me 👑

  • @lukalew
    @lukalew 3 년 전

    OMG...WOW Alicia made me cry.......Beautifully sung....I love he melody too.

  • @catherineapeles4022
    @catherineapeles4022 3 년 전 +1

    That performance was powerful......Thanks Alicia

  • @kaylaferguson6623
    @kaylaferguson6623 3 년 전 +14

    We Will Have Justice. We will have Peace. Thank you Alicia ❣️. ✊🏽✊🏿✊🏻

  • @brunoeichler1007
    @brunoeichler1007 3 년 전

    This is Art, human being and compassion at it's highest value.... This connects and unite us all... What a powerful and meaningful statement... Thank you Alicia

  • @everybodysaccount2085

    I love the lyrics they hit different 😭

  • @asiaharr7053
    @asiaharr7053 3 년 전

    Powerful song put me in tears. It got me thinking about my family, my parents, and sister and brother.

  • @Honest000w
    @Honest000w 3 년 전 +1

    She been back on point with the vocals lately 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @freethinkingMILF
    @freethinkingMILF 3 년 전 +1

    I really felt this...crying from the deepest depth of my being for my people...our children, Mothers, Fathers, Daughters, Sons...

  • @donjuanlebron
    @donjuanlebron 3 년 전 +2

    This is the best song on the awards show

  • @Cryingcrys
    @Cryingcrys 3 년 전 +1

    Beautiful comeback. I'm watching and crying at the same time as a mother who has this as her greatest fear.

  • @annegreenwood3624
    @annegreenwood3624 3 년 전

    no words just beautiful sometimes a song explains more great lyrics

  • @frankisham6175
    @frankisham6175 3 년 전

    I love Alicia. She is beautiful, soulful, reserved yet vocal, a quietly strong spiritual presence. One of the most prolific voices I have ever heard. Did I mention beautiful.That song brought tears to my eyes.

  • @walicea40
    @walicea40 3 년 전 +1

    So POWERFUL!!! Tears for all of our beautiful brown and black boys/men. The pain in the heart....

  • @jyarb
    @jyarb 3 년 전 +4

    Cried the entire time

  • @hellosunshine3647
    @hellosunshine3647 3 년 전 +1

    Whew child! I almost had tears! Very deep! Favorite performance! 🙏

  • @klove33
    @klove33 3 년 전

    I didn’t love this song at first but as time went by I realized how powerful the Lyrics were and u can hear the intent and urgency in her voice. Beautiful work and powerful visuals .❤️🙏🏿

  • @lacishea7374
    @lacishea7374 3 년 전 +1

    Wow!!!! That was so beautiful!!! And so powerful!!! I’m a mess crying so much right now.

  • @MichelMawon4982
    @MichelMawon4982 3 년 전

    Amazing song and performance. The imagery...wow

  • @jasonswift8918
    @jasonswift8918 3 년 전 +1

    Choking up and the tears are running down my face.

  • @sherriebenson3643
    @sherriebenson3643 3 년 전

    I'm stunned by this song😪 Absolutely hauntingly beautiful🖤 Thank you Alicia🖤

  • @tysekiadixon7323
    @tysekiadixon7323 3 년 전

    omg soo emotional such a powerful performance wow I'm moved beyond measures

  • @Rellstv50
    @Rellstv50 3 년 전

    Powerful and sad song. Thanks Alicia Keys for such a moving tribute.🙏🏾🎼✊🏽

  • @mariannetaylor5069

    Thank you soooooooooooooooooo much for a stellar performance and for sending the message that's so necessary for continuing life on this planet. Luv U.

  • @theladysingstheblues8322

    Truly moving song. No better artist than Alicia to sing this.

  • @TheJohnpandy
    @TheJohnpandy 3 년 전

    I love to watch Alicia play and sing. It always feels real.

  • @sisterphyllis4753
    @sisterphyllis4753 3 년 전 +1

    Wow! Those lyrics are powerful. 💕🙏🏽✌🏽

  • @keithandrew2431
    @keithandrew2431 3 년 전

    Powerful, Beautiful, Moving, Amazing and yet Sad. Thank you Alicia Keys for this Iconic Song.

  • @2008Littleone
    @2008Littleone 3 년 전 +1

    TEARS! BEAUTIFUL song!

  • @davidlee3138
    @davidlee3138 3 년 전 +2

    Beautiful thank you miss Alicia 🤙

  • @shannonsmith8884
    @shannonsmith8884 3 년 전 +2

    I really like this song that Alicia keys did this my first time listen to it.

  • @kiwanayenge4727
    @kiwanayenge4727 3 년 전 +1

    Chills.. I absolutely love this!!! ✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽

  • @lavadamitchell8364

    Her performance speaks for itself. It touched me & made cry.

  • @SherickaC
    @SherickaC 3 년 전 +1

    Beautiful, definitely made me cry.

  • @kimani5096
    @kimani5096 3 년 전 +5

    That’s my girl 🥺❤️