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Killer Mike Salutes Cathy Hughes & Urban One Honors
Killer Mike won three Grammy Awards for his critically adored Michael album, which actually netted him a total of four of the prestigious trophies so far in his career. The Atlanta multihyphenate caught his first in 2002 (with a little less drama), thanks to a sharp verse on OutKast’s “The Whole World,” so he had […]
Mary J. Blige Is the 2024 Urban One Honors Entertainment Icon
On Tuesday, the "Queen of Hip-Hop Soul", Mary J. Blige was announced as an award recipient at the upcoming 2024 Urban One Honors. She'll be joined by other notable figures such as Dionne Warwick and Frankie Beverly.
Dionne Warwick Among Awardees At Urban One Honors 2024
The honorees for the Urban One Honors 2024 have been announced, with the iconic singer Dionne Warwick topping the list. The event will be held in Atlanta, Georgia and be aired on TV One during Black History Month.
The ‘URBAN ONE HONORS: Icons of the Culture’ Awards Air Monday, Jan. 16
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: TV One / TV One The URBAN ONE HONORS: Icons of the Culture awards celebration air on Monday night (Jan. 16). The two-hour telecast will premiere on TV One and Cleo TV at 7:00 PM ET/6 PM CT. Beloved and renowned R&B singer Tank will he holding down the hosting duties at this year’s 5th annual Urban One Honors. Also, the “Backstage Pass” host is multi-talented singer and actress, LeToya Luckett. Related Stories The Icons of the Culture and honorees include LL Cool J, Entertainment Icon; Bobby Brown, Phoenix; Pharrell Williams, Music Innovation; David & Tamela Mann, Inspirational Impact; and, Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Lifetime Achievement. The show kicks off with legends paying tribute to the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop that in...
LL Cool J To Receive Entertainment Icon Award At 2022 Urban One Honors
Source: Scott Dudelson / Getty Hip-Hop icon LL Cool J will be among those recognized for their contributions to the culture at the annual Urban One Honors being held this week. The announcement of the annual gala held by Urban One was made earlier today. In a press release, the star-studded event will be held on Friday, Dec. 2 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Urban One Honors will then be aired on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Jan. 16, 2023 on TV One and Cleo TV, a division of Urban One. R&B star and actor Tank will be hosting the festivities. View this post on Instagram A post shared by TV One (@tvonetv) The theme of the night will be “Celebrating Icons of the Culture,” and LL Cool J was named as one of the honorees who will be awarded at the event. The two-time Grammy Award and NAACP Image ...
LL Cool J To Receive Entertainment Icon Award At 2022 Urban One Honors
Source: Scott Dudelson / Getty Hip-Hop icon LL Cool J will be among those recognized for their contributions to the culture at the annual Urban One Honors being held this week. The announcement of the annual gala held by Urban One was made earlier today. In a press release, the star-studded event will be held on Friday, Dec. 2 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Urban One Honors will then be aired on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Jan. 16, 2023 on TV One and Cleo TV, a division of Urban One. R&B star and actor Tank will be hosting the festivities. View this post on Instagram A post shared by TV One (@tvonetv) The theme of the night will be “Celebrating Icons of the Culture,” and LL Cool J was named as one of the honorees who will be awarded at the event. The two-time Grammy Award and NAACP Image ...
LL Cool J To Receive Entertainment Icon Award At 2022 Urban One Honors
Source: Scott Dudelson / Getty Hip-Hop icon LL Cool J will be among those recognized for their contributions to the culture at the annual Urban One Honors being held this week. The announcement of the annual gala held by Urban One was made earlier today. In a press release, the star-studded event will be held on Friday, Dec. 2 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Urban One Honors will then be aired on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Jan. 16, 2023 on TV One and Cleo TV, a division of Urban One. R&B star and actor Tank will be hosting the festivities. View this post on Instagram A post shared by TV One (@tvonetv) The theme of the night will be “Celebrating Icons of the Culture,” and LL Cool J was named as one of the honorees who will be awarded at the event. The two-time Grammy Award and NAACP Image ...
Give It To Me: 5 Reasons Timbaland Is The GOAT Producer
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin / Getty The conversation about who is the best to do it behind the boards is a debate to be had. But our money is on Timbaland as the greatest of all time producer; no cap. When the Hip-Hop community truly does the homework it should be no surprise why Timbo The King is just that—The King. The Norfolk, Virginia native has proven time after time that he breathes rare air and is to be treated as such. And please do not mistake this bouquet of flowers as a slight to his musical peers. Dr. Dre, Puff Daddy, Swizz Beatz and The Neptunes are all legends in their own right, but Tim is that dude for real for real. Related Stories Still have your doubts? We don’t blame you; it’s a moment of Rap clarity that few have yet to experience but need t...
‘Urban One Honors’ Honoree Robin Rue Simmons Is A Trailblazer for Reparations
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Chicago Tribune / Getty Just a few miles north of Chicago, the city of Evanston, Illinois is known as the home to Northwestern University and regarded as one of the best places to live in the U.S. But in 2019, a vote by the city council gained Evanston more notoriety as the first city in the United States to officially install a program dedicated to repairing the widening gap between white and Black people in terms of opportunity and wealth. Resolution 126-R-19 made the world stop and take notice of the woman that helped to make it all possible—Robin Rue Simmons, Alderman of Evanston’s 5th Ward. Her personal journey to this point and her commitment to make this happen, is something to take note of as she gains more recognition with her recent nomina...
Urban One Honors Highlights Women Making Changes With ‘Women Leading The Change’
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Urban One / Radio One Digital The annual Urban One Honors plans to highlight the exemplary accomplishments of African American women in this year’s tribute show. By way of a press announcement, Grammy-Award-winning gospel artist, author, and syndicated radio personality Erica Campbell, and award-winning journalist, author, and news anchor Roland Martin will host the annual event with the working 2021 theme as ‘Women Leading the Change” which will highlight the extraordinary contributions of women in business, media, health, politics, leading to impactful change within the Black community. “I am thrilled to co-host this year’s URBAN ONE HONORS with Roland Martin,” Campbell said via a statement. “I love anything that celebrates and exemplifies Black excelle...
