 The song was a commercial success in the United States , reaching number fifteen on the Billboard Hot 100 , whilst reaching two on the Hot R & B / Hip @-@ Hop Songs chart . " Turnin Me On " received two nominations at the 2009 BET Awards , and a " Song of the Year " nomination at the 2009 Soul Train Music Awards . A leaked remix of the song caused controversy , with rumors that Hilson was taking shots at fellow female R & B singers Beyoncé Knowles and Ciara , however Hilson has fervently denied the rumors that it was a diss . Hilson performed the song as a part of a medley at the 2009 Soul Train Music Awards and BET Awards . 
