Details of the awards rolled out with notable honorees, presenters, and performers headlining the show (Feb. 23).
Hit drama Empire will dominate the BET Honors with presenter Taraji P. Henson, performers Jussie Smollett and V. Bozeman, and Television and Film Award recipient Lee Daniels. Henson will be joined by R&B diva Mary J. Blige in presenting a night special.
The soulful stylings of performers Leon Bridges, Ledisi, and Fantasia will echo throughout Washington D.C.’s Warner Theatre. And the Godmother of Soul herself, Miss Patti LaBelle, will be honored with the Musical Arts Award.
