Patti LaBelle marked her birthday with a lively celebration at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center this weekend, highlighted by a dance to 50 Cent’s “In Da Club” as the crowd cheered.
A Grammy-winning singer and actress known for her powerful voice and stage presence, she rose to fame in the 1960s as the lead singer of Patti LaBelle and the Bluebelles, later rebranded as Labelle, known for the hit “Lady Marmalade.” LaBelle launched a successful solo career in the late 1970s, delivering chart-topping songs such as “If Only You Knew” and “New Attitude.”
She is also recognized for her work in television, theater, and as a bestselling cookbook author. Celebrated as the “Godmother of Soul,” LaBelle remains influential in American music.
The event reached a high point when Black Promoters Collective President Shelby Joyner and Walt Reeder Jr. presented LaBelle with a surprise gift on stage.
Surrounded by flowers and a birthday cake, they handed her a Goyard Saigon bag — a present she had long hoped for.
LaBelle’s reaction drew applause from the audience, adding to the festive atmosphere. The event mixed music, laughter, and tribute, reflecting the singer’s lasting impact on fans and fellow performers alike.
