Patti LaBelle is rocking the red carpet at 81, and we're here for it.
The legendary singer worked it for the cameras at the 152nd Kentucky Derby's Barnstable Brown Gala at the Barnstable-Brown Mansion in Louisville, Kentucky, and looked like an absolute dream in an aqua blue gown. Almost one year after she teared up while celebrating her 81st onstage and sharing a touching message about aging, LaBelle is making it clear that she's absolutely in her prime.
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Why Did Patti LaBelle Cry Onstage Last Year?
Last year, LaBellle got emotional while celebrating her 81st birthday with a bold message for fans about aging during her New York concert.
The singer, who turned 81 that day, shared an empowering message for the crowd during the performance at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, which featured fellow icons Chaka Khan, Gladys Knight, and Stephanie Mills as part of the Queens Tour.
"Let me say something. I have so many people who are afraid to say how young they are," she told the crowd, People reported. "Don't be scared. 81 is wonderful, okay? Happy birthday."
Deeply emotional, LaBelle later continued by saying, "We don't take that for granted. We are such hardworking women. I've been doing it for 65 years, and to still have people come to see our show, we are truly blessed."
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♬ original sound - Ms.Flirt??Dressed in a pastel blue pantsuit that wrapped at the front, LaBelle went on to express her gratitude to all the people who made the journey possible.
"I can't do all of this without my band, my crew, my lighting, my sound, my security — which I don't need — but I've got Will. And this is for my son, Zuri," she continued. "God bless all of you."
Later, she was presented with a luxe floral cake and a massive flower bouquet as 50 Cent's "In Da Club" played in the background.
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