Wayne Brady pays tribute to late Little Richard in energetic performance at virtual 2020 BET Awards

Rock and roll icon Little Richard passed away on May 9 at the age of 87. And on Sunday night, comedian and TV personality Wayne Brady paid tribute to the late legend during the 2020 BET Awards, which took place via a virtual ceremony. Brady, 48, donned a shiny gold tuxedo to run through a medley of Little Richard's hits. Homage: Comedian and TV personality Wayne Brady paid tribute to the late Little Richard during the 2020 BET Awards, which took place via a virtual ceremony Sunday night He put on an energetic show as he tried to channel the larger than life entertainer who was among the pioneers of rock and roll. Tribute: Brady, 48, donned a shiny gold tuxedo to run through a medley of Little Richard's hits, starting off accompanying himself on the piano as he performed Lucille Energetic: In his efforts to impersonate the legendary singer and showman, Brady even clambered up on top of the piano Song and dance man: He then launched into Good Golly, Miss Molly and accompanied by dancers in matching gold outfits and face masks, he belted out Tutti Frutti Virtual performance: The tribute had been pre-taped and was shot at Brady's mansion It seems Brady was chosen to do the tribute since he portrayed Little Richard in an episode of the BET drama series American Soul.