The 5th annual Urban One Honors, premiered on Monday, January 16, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, on TV One and CLEO TV at 7/6C. Celebrating “Icons of the Culture,” this year’s show was hosted by Tank. LeToya Luckett hosted a special backstage pass segment, featuring exclusive interviews with the show’s honorees, performers, and presenters.
This year’s honorees include, LL Cool J, Bobby Brown, David and Tamela Mann, Congresswoman Maxine Waters and Pharrell Williams. Additionally, the ceremony included a performance by Keke Wyatt; and a celebration of the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop with DJ Spinderella, Monie Love and Doug E. Fresh. Also appearing were T.I., Pusha T, Keisha Lance Bottoms, Marvin Sapp, Rev. Run and Lamman Rucker.
Check out some photos (Credit: Getty Images for Urban One Honors) from the Red Carpet below:
Tank
Trina Braxton
Bobby Brown and Family
Roland Martin
Maxine Waters
Letoya Luckett
DVSN
Marvin Sapp