VIDEO: ESTELLE GIVES EMOTIONAL “THANK YOU” PERFORMANCE AT ‘BLACK GIRLS ROCK’

by Christine Imarenezor /
November 8th, 2011
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The Black Girls Rock! Awards finally aired on Sunday night (November 6) on BET. Although many other artists performed, Estelle’s heartfelt performance of her new single, “Thank You” stood out to its viewers. Many people tweeted how much they loved her performance. If you missed it, check out the clip after the jump. Also, peep some photos from the event here…

Watch: Estelle’s Performance of “Thank You”


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  1. 1.
    Jessie
    Nov 8, 2011 at 03:10am

    Saw this performance last night and downloaded the song.She was fighting tears during this performance. I wonder what her story is. Seems like we all have one. I hope this does well. One of the best songs I’ve heard this year.

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    • Yoma
      Nov 8, 2011 at 02:09pm

      its a great song..and she’s been thru a lot…hit wikipedia up
      ..
      I been needing a vacay http://goo.gl/hcUjf …i’m glad Delta giving away free airline tickets or I would’ve never been able 2 afford it..

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    Rissa Cups
    Nov 8, 2011 at 06:01am

    We all have a story…you ain’t lyin.

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    MRB
    Nov 8, 2011 at 08:29am

    I thought when i heard this song on the radio it was Mary J Blige!!! I love Estelle she is so slept on it not even funny!!! Glade she was apart of this!!! Much respect

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    Nika
    Nov 8, 2011 at 09:17am

    I’m fighting back tears to…great performance.

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    BIGFAN
    Nov 8, 2011 at 11:19am

    that was a beautiful performance!!!

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    LadyA
    Nov 8, 2011 at 11:28am

    She did a really great job. She looked great too!

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    uptowngirl
    Nov 8, 2011 at 11:30am

    Wow… give the fever girl!!! Loved it!!!

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    Hector
    Nov 8, 2011 at 12:25pm

    Didn’t watch Black Girls Rock but I heard this song on BasketballWivesLA last night. Thought this was Mary J Blige. Great song… I love it

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    ronT09
    Nov 8, 2011 at 12:30pm

    That was real and raw…I loved it

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    MrMyStyle
    Nov 8, 2011 at 12:53pm

    Man, Estelle did a great job. You can tell she was singing that song to “someone”. Real music!!!!!

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    CHASELEN DAZE-CAPRI
    Nov 8, 2011 at 12:57pm

    You know people dont realize how easily you can scar a persons heart, either by simply saying something, or treating a person a certain way…Estelle hit it on the nail, we have to go through hurt to reach a higher point in life…But sometimes the hurt stays with us for life…God Bless you Estelle….Thank You, For making this song :)

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    • Distinguished
      Nov 8, 2011 at 01:43pm

      Thank you for your comment. I needed to read these words. Shout-out to Estelle for making an amazing song!

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    • Mr. Lex
      Nov 8, 2011 at 03:09pm

      So true…I have learned from my past mistakes and many people say to just move one because he did. But like you said, sometimes that hurt remains with us for a very long time. My abusive relationship ended in 2005. It is now 2011 and I still remember the unnecessry pain and anguish that man put me through. But it truly has made me stronger and now I know the warning signs and I heed to them immediately.

      So I thank you for making me become a much stronger person. I’m still here, and still blessed !!!

      ~ Lex ~

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    truciebedford
    Nov 8, 2011 at 01:49pm

    wow, I felt that. She got me damn near tears. Love the song!

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    trace
    Nov 8, 2011 at 02:41pm

    i figured it was mary j blige singing i was watching but i heard this performance great song. but sounds like a mjb classic but great job Estelle

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    Mr. Lex
    Nov 8, 2011 at 03:12pm

    That pain was all over her face and in her voice. I know the feeling :-(

    But crying shows that she is a real woman. She is beautiful and sounded great ;-) I love this song!!!

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    Nels
    Nov 8, 2011 at 06:57pm

    Thank You Estelle.

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    e.chant
    Nov 8, 2011 at 07:50pm

    They liked that performance? That was hard to even watch. She sounded horse, raspy and dry. Was she sick? That girl can sing way better than that

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    c'est noir
    Nov 8, 2011 at 08:01pm

    chills~

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    Nigelahmad
    Nov 9, 2011 at 02:08am

    I had just downloaded this song (legally) and this performance was even better! She brought the raw emotion!
    And not to mention, she looked stunning!

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    Derrick
    Nov 9, 2011 at 03:49am

    I’m getting a Mary vibe too…great performance!

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    Simone
    Nov 9, 2011 at 04:58am

    Wow that was deep. Estelle looked beautiful and this is a great performance. It takes a while for the pain to heal when someone does you wrong, but in the end, remember it all comes back to them.

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    2nawlins
    Nov 9, 2011 at 01:25pm

    When Estelle hit the first note, I was hooked … now the tune is in my head. I had to replay the song numerous times, because it was so powerful, so real, so “Black Girls Rock”!!!! I will be purchasing it!

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    Kym
    Nov 9, 2011 at 02:48pm

    That was great. I got chills. There’s just something about Estelle. Like, I want to be her friend or something.. lol

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    tanni
    Nov 11, 2011 at 11:04pm

    aww bless her

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    Jamillah
    Jan 6, 2012 at 10:26pm

    This was a beautiful song I can see the pain she was having singing this song. It really make’s you think about how celebrities are just like us . Estelle has a hit with this one .

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    a3381492
    Nov 6, 2012 at 12:06pm

    I’ve said that least 3381492 times. SKC was here…

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