Diddy to Perform With Faith Evans, Mary J Blige and More at BET Awards
etonline.comBET Awards will be a huge night for Sean «Diddy» Combs! On Friday, the network announced that the media mogul will not only be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award, but he'll also give a star-studded performance retrospective on his musical legacy as a producer and artist.The music mogul will take the stage for a tribute performance featuring Mary J.
Blige, Jodeci, Nas, Lil’ Kim, Busta Rhymes, The Lox, Bryson Tiller, Faith Evans and The Maverick City Choir as he receives the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award during the show's airing on Sunday, June 26 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.The award honors industry giants who have not only significantly shaped culture through their extensive careers, but who have also been transformative leaders that consistently inspire generations by setting a true standard of excellence.
Past Lifetime Achievement Award recipients include industry legends such as Whitney Houston, Prince, Queen Latifah, Anita Baker, Mary J.
Blige, Samuel L. Jackson, Lionel Richie and New Edition.«Diddy has always been a pioneering force in our community, breaking barriers, achieving unprecedented heights, blazing new trails, and, in so doing, raising the bar for all of us,» BET CEO Scott Mills said in a statement. «His virtuosity is matched only by his range -- from music to media, culture, business, and philanthropy -- Diddy has exemplified Black Excellence.
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