PERFORMANCES BY ANITA BAKER, NE-YO, WALE, BRANDY, ERIC BENÉT, AL B. SURE!, CHANTÉ MOORE,
PASTOR CHARLES JENKINS AND JAC ROSS
The star-studded affair will air on the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday,
January 20, 2020 at 8 P.M./7C on TV One
Emmy Award-winning actor Billy Porter, Urban One Founder and Chairwoman Cathy Hughes, Actor Chris Tucker and TV One/CLEO TV General Manager Michelle Rice on the red carpet at the prestigious annual URBAN ONE HONORS at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland on Thursday, December 5.
(SILVER SPRING, MD) – December 9, 2019 – Some of the biggest names in film, television, and music gathered for a star-studded affair at the annual URBAN ONE HONORS at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland, on Thursday, December 5. Hosted by Urban One Founder and Chairwoman Cathy Hughes and actor Chris Tucker, the prestigious event celebrated the 40-year legacy of Radio One and will premiere on January 20, 2020, the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, at 8 P.M./7C on TV One.
This year’s honorees included: veteran music executive Sylvia Rhone (Lifetime Achievement Honor); Grammy Award-winning recording artist and producer Missy Elliott (Music Innovation Honor); Academy Award-winning actor Jamie Foxx (Entertainment Icon Honor); Grammy Award-winning artist Chance the Rapper (Represent Change Honor); and, actor/dancer and star of “Pose,” Ryan Jamaal Swain (Represent Pride Honor). Special recognition went to music executive legend Clarence “The Black Godfather” Avant (Represent Opportunity), civil rights activist Rev. Al Sharpton (Represent Leadership) and Emmy Award-winning actor Billy Porter (Represent Excellence).
Highlights from the evening included:
- A surprise performance by Grammy Award-winning icon Anita Baker, who not only serenaded Cathy Hughes with “Giving You the Best That I Got” but also had Lalah Hathaway, Billy Porter and Jamie Foxx to join her on stage.
- Actress Corinne Foxx presenting the Entertainment Icon Honor to her father Jamie Foxx, who, during his acceptance speech, remarked that his best role ever is being a father.
- Rapper Lil’ Kim’s heartfelt presentation of the Music Innovation Honor, which brought honoree Missy Elliott to tears.
- A special musical tribute to the late, two-time Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter, James Ingram, by Ne-Yo, Eric Benét, Chanté Moore and Al B. Sure!
Grammy Award-Winning Songtress Anita Baker in a surprise appearance singing “Giving You the Best That I Got” at the annual URBAN ONE HONORS at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland on Thursday, December 5.
Additional performances from Grammy Award-winning R&B superstar Brandy, Grammy-nominated rapper Wale and new artist Jac Ross brought the audience to its feet. Special appearances by Urban One CEO Alfred Liggins, III, veteran radio personality Tom Joyner, entrepreneur and TV personality Ray J, rapper/radio host Da Brat, TV host Egypt Sherrod, comedian George Wallace, and Reach Media/Radio One personalities Russ Parr, Willie Moore, Jr., Dyana Williams, Darlene McCoy and Little Bacon Bear rounded out the show.
“It is with great humility and gratitude that I acknowledge our sponsors, staff and attendees at our second annual Urban One Honors at the MGM National Harbor. We are totally aware that our 40th anniversary would not be a reality without your love and support,” said Hughes.
Ford Motor Company served as Presenting Sponsor of the event and presented a special backstage pass segment hosted by TV Personality Tai Beauchamp, featuring exclusive interviews with the show’s honorees, performers and presenters. Ford also sponsored the Entertainment Icon Award.
URBAN ONE HONORS is presented by TV One and Radio One’s Washington D.C. market’s cluster of radio stations: Majic 102.3 and 92.7, WKYS 93.9, Praise 104.1, WOL 1450, Spirit 1340, and The Team 980 and 95.9. The televised event heralds the accomplishments of individuals who have made extraordinary contributions in entertainment, media, music, education, and the community.
URBAN ONE HONORS is produced for TV One by Eric Tomosunas and Keith Neal of Swirl Films. Kashon Powell, Vice President of Programming for Radio One and Susan Henry and Gold Morgan are the Executives in Charge of Production for TV One. For TV One’s Original Programming and Production, Robyn Greene Arrington serves as Vice President and Brigitte McCray serves as Senior Vice President.
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- Attendees packed the theater at URBAN ONE HONORS on December 5 at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland.
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- Comedian George Wallace served as a presenter at URBAN ONE HONORS on December 5 at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland.
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- Jac Ross, along with a live band and singers, gives an exhilarating performance at the URBAN ONE HONORS on December 5 at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland.
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- Urban One Founder and Chairwoman Cathy Hughes introduces music executive legend Clarence “The Black Godfather” Avant (Represent Opportunity) at URBAN ONE HONORS.
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- Brandy gives a soulful performance at URBAN ONE HONORS on December 5 at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland.
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- Presenter Tony Perkins and REACH Media Syndicated Radio Personality Russ Parr at URBAN ONE HONORS.
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- Singer Lalah Hathaway performing at URBAN ONE HONORS on December 5 at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland.
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- Honoree Missy Elliott (Music Innovation) makes acceptance speech after being introduced by Lil’ Kim at URBAN ONE HONORS on December 5 at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland.
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- Grammy-nominated rapper Wale regales the audience at the URBAN ONE HONORS on December 5 at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland.
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- Honorees Rev. Al Sharpton (Represent Leadership) and Chance The Rapper (Represent Change Honoree) share an iconic moment at URBAN ONE HONORS.
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- Eric Benét and Chanté Moore mesmerize the audience during the James Ingram Tribute at URBAN ONE HONORS on December 5.
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- Presenter Aaron Walton, co-founder of ad agency Walton Isaacson, at URBAN ONE HONORS on December 5 at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland.
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- Urban One Founder and Chairwoman Cathy Hughes and actor Chris Tucker entertain the audience as co-hosts at URBAN ONE HONORS.
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- TV Host Egypt Sherrod at the URBAN ONE HONORS event on December 5 at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland.
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- Urban One Founder and Chairwoman Cathy Hughes, Actor Chris Tucker and General Manager of TV One/CLEO TV Michelle Rice at the URBAN ONE HONORS event on December 5 at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland.
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- Urban One Founder and Chairwoman Cathy Hughes is recognized with a standing ovation by attendees at URBAN ONE HONORS.
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- Soul singer Jac Ross on the red carpet at the URBAN ONE HONORS event on December 5 at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland.
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- Jamie Foxx (Entertainment Icon Honoree) and daughter Corinne Foxx on the red carpet at the URBAN ONE HONORS event on December 5 at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland.
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- Ne-Yo performs during the James Ingram Tribute at URBAN ONE HONORS on December 5 at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland.
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- Ray J and Brandy attend the URBAN ONE HONORS event on December 5 at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland.
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- Actor, Dancer and Star of “Pose” Ryan Jamaal Swain (Represent Pride Honoree) and Emmy Award-Winning Billy Porter (Represent Excellence) at URBAN ONE HONORS.
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- Veteran music executive Sylvia Rhone receives the Lifetime Achievement Honor at the URBAN ONE HONORS event on December 5 at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland.
