Chlöe Bailey has shown the ultimate reverence to the late Tina Turner by performing a rendition of her Grammy Award-winning 1984 single, “What’s Love Got To Do With It.”
During CNN’s second annual Juneteenth: A Global Celebration for Freedom special, Bailey performed the infectious hit while dressed in a red and gold shimmery dress — which is an ode to Tina Turner’s classic on stage attire. She also filled in for Kelly Rowland and performed the 2002 single “Dilemma” alongside Nelly.
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Other featured performers at the Los-Angeles based event included Miguel, Coi Leray, Davido, Jodeci, and SWV, to name a few. Adam Blackstone and Questlove both served as music directors for the show.
Tina Turner passed away last month at the age of 83. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer (real name Anna Mae Bullock) died peacefully at her home in Küsnacht, Switzerland, which was confirmed by her official Instagram page.
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“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tina Turner,” the statement read. “With her music and her boundless passion for life, she enchanted millions of fans around the world and inspired the stars of tomorrow. Today we say goodbye to a dear friend who leaves us all her greatest work: her music. All our heartfelt compassion goes out to her family. Tina, we will miss you dearly.”
Chlöe performing Tina Turner’s 1984 hit “What’s Love Got To Do With It” at CNN’s Juneteenth: A Global Celebration For Freedom 💙❤️ pic.twitter.com/zJxK405G3d
— Chlöe x Halle Now (@cxhnow) June 20, 2023
According to BBC News, Turner had dealt with a number of health complications over the years, including cancer, a stroke and kidney failure.
Tina Turner’s music career started alongside her ex-husband Ike Turner and The Ikettes, which birthed soul classics such as “Proud Mary” and “Rolling On The River.” After ending her tumultuous marriage to Ike in the 1970s, she went on to find more success as a solo act in the 1980s and 1990s.
The Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s music has been sampled extensively across the Hip Hop landscape, with her 1984 hit “What’s Love Got To Do With It,” being mentioned by The Notorious B.I.G. on “Machine Gun Funk,” and on “What’s Luv?” by Fat Joe and Ashanti. She also released other solo hits including, “Private Dancer,” and “The Best.”
Turner also inspired future R&B acts such as Beyonce, Janet Jackson, and Ciara with her sultry moves, fiery style, and energetic stage presence.
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Tina Turner isn’t the only person Chlöe Bailey has paid tribute to recently. She turned a few heads last week as she rocked a sexy bodysuit while channeling a scene from Ice Cube‘s 1998 cult classic The Players Club.
Bailey served up the risqué look on the set of what appears to be a photoshoot and posted the clip to her TikTok last week where she showed off her curves in the see-through black bodysuit.
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The In Pieces singer put her Hollywood acting chops on display as she played the role of Ronnie (Chrystale Wilson) for a scene.
“Alright you white muthafuckas’, all eyes on me. If I catch you looking at anything else I’m gon’ beat yo’ ass like a runaway slave,” Chlöe Bailey lip-syncs in the video.
Fans flooded her TikTok’s comment section lending their stamp of approval to the clip. “This look is so fire it’s perfect 90s vibes,” one person wrote while another added: “Chloe just existing and breathing: Them: she just do too much!”
