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Urban One Honors celebrates 40 years of Radio One


Some of the biggest names in film, television, and music will be honored during the annual URBAN ONE HONORS airing tonight at 8/7c 
on TV One. Hosted by Urban One Founder and Chairwoman Cathy Hughes and actor Chris Tucker, the prestigious event celebrates the 40-year legacy of Radio One.


TV One will also air the one-hour special 
REPRESENT: 40 YEARS OF NURTURING CHANGE WITH CATHY HUGHES, sponsored by Lexus, immediately preceding the show at
7 P.M. ET/6C. Hosted by Hughes, the TV One special features in-depth one-on-one conversations with actor Billy Porter and activist Rev. Al Sharpton, highlighting their lasting impact on black culture.

Click image below to watch the promo
 

This year's URBAN ONE HONORS honorees are: 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! 
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.
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