The Legendary Anita Baker Is Honored With a Lifetime Achievement Award

06/24/2018

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The Legendary Anita Baker Is Honored With a Lifetime Achievement Award

From synthesizing the sounds of jazz with R&B to empowering women to rock the short cut, Anita Baker has made countless contributions to music and to the culture.
06/24/2018
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20 Years of BET Lifetime Achievement Awards
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Celebrating decades of career highs, Gladys Knight, Chaka Khan, Diana Ross, Lionel Richie and Anita Baker are just a few of the honorees to receive the BET Lifetime Award.
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Culture Can't Be Cancelled 2000-2004
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Comedian Sam Jay and actor Melvin Gregg explore BET's efforts in the early 2000s to support and celebrate Black culture by serving as a platform for artists and entertainers.
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BET Awards 2020

Look back at the biggest moments from the BET Awards 2020, from Amanda Seales's powerful opening monologue to Megan Thee Stallion and Lizzo's acceptance speeches.
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Unapologetically Black Moments from the BET Awards
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Iconic artists show endless ways to celebrate Black culture, from Rick James shouting his Chappelle's Show catchphrase to Whitney Houston's charming Lifetime Achievement Award speech.
05/20/2021
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Remember These Iconic BET Awards Red Carpet Debuts?
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Revisit some of the most memorable BET Awards red carpet looks from Bow Wow, Snoop Dogg, Soulja Boy, Taraji P. Henson, Monica, Halle Berry, Kendrick Lamar, Willow Smith and many more.
05/20/2021
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BET Awards 2021: See All The Colorful Fashion We’re Using As Summer Inspo

As we prepare for summer slays, here's some inspiration from these celebrities who rocked colorful outfits with the utmost flair.
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Anderson .Paak Is Influencing The Culture, And We Can't Get Enough

We're always going to leave the door open for this California superstar, who continues to take the world by storm.
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Issa Rae Is The Shero We Always Needed, And Deserved

This trailblazing icon in the making has made Hollywood her playground, and we couldn't be prouder.
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Pooh Shiesty Has His Eyes On The Prize

Co-signed by Gucci Mane, Pooh Shiesty is revitalizing the Memphis music scene as the city's fastest rising superstar.
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Bruno Mars: Soul And Funk's Super-Talent

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When Quality And Quantity Merge, Chris Brown Delivers Effortlessly

Craftsmanship. Choreography. Consistency. Need we say more?
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The Evolution Of Nas Is Triumphant, With The Bars To Back It Up

From his jaw-dropping story telling to his ear for hard-knocking beats, Nas' body of work speaks for itself.
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Keeping Us On Full: Here's Why Tank Is One Of R&B's Saviors

His vocal acrobatics, tone and sex appeal keeps music lovers coming back for more.
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What Did I Just See with Tisha Campbell and Tichina Arnold
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Soul Train Awards 2021 hosts Tisha Campbell and Tichina Arnold watch and react to classic music videos from Luther Vandross, Anita Baker, Evelyn "Champagne" King, The Gap Band and others.
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Marsai Martin Takes Home the YoungStars Award
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The YoungStars Award goes to Marsai Martin at the BET Awards 2022.
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Silk Sonic Wins Album of the Year
2022 BET Awards

In Anderson .Paak's absence, Bruno Mars takes stage at the BET Awards 2022 to accept the coveted Album of the Year Award for "An Evening with Silk Sonic."
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The legendary soulful singer’s 2023 tour will be the first since she won back the rights to her masters.
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54th Annual NAACP Image Awards

Singer-songwriter Anita Baker shifted the sound of R&B music during the 20th century with classic love ballads like "Sweet Love" and "Caught Up in the Rapture," showcasing her rich contralto voice.
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