The BET Honors took place at the Warner Theater in Washington DC on January 17th. The star of the big version of CHICAGO and HAIRSPRAY Queen Latifah was among the many stars that showed up to pay tribute to the lives and accomplishments of "African American luminaries".
The event hosted by Gabrielle Union honored the likes of Mary J. Blige, Tyler Perry and Magic Johnson. Anita Baker performed thrilling versions of "One" and "Caught Up In The Rapture" while Monica sang "Not Gon Cry" during a tribute to Mary J. Blige.
The BET Honors will air on Monday, February 9th at 9:00pm on BET
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Ne-Yo
Ne-Yo
Shari Addison
Gabriel Union
Gabriel Union
Gabriel Union
Monica
Monica
Mary J. Blige and Kendu Isaacs
LaTanya Richardson with husband Samuel L. Jackson
Earvin "Magic" Johnson
Earvin "Magic" Johnson
Earvin "Magic" Johnson and Cookie Johnson
Earvin "Magic" Johnson and Cookie Johnson
Star Jones with her guest
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