As award shows continue to ramp up throughout the year, the BET Awards are back to celebrate the best in Black music and culture. One show category that always seems to stand out is the Lifetime Achievement Award. The prestigious award honors veteran artists for their longevity and contributions to the music world. Newer artists pay tribute by performing some of the honoree's most popular songs before the honoree takes the stage to perform.
Over the years, past honorees have included Whitney Houston, James Brown, Prince, Diana Ross, Charlie Wilson, New Edition, and Mary J. Blige. On Sunday, June 27, the 2021 BET Awards will honor Queen Latifah—making her the first rapper to receive the prestigious award in the show's history. As Latifah is set to join a long list of fellow greats with this year's Lifetime Achievement Award, let's take a look at 20 other artists also deserving of this honor in the future.
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