The Black Entertainment Television network has announced that rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs will be honored with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2022 BET Awards.
The coveted award honors industry giants who have not only significantly shaped culture through their extensive careers, but who have also been transformative leaders that consistently inspire generations by setting a true standard of excellence.
Hosted by Taraji P. Henson, the BET Awards will air live on June 26 on BET at 8 pm ET/ PT from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
“Diddy has always been a pioneering force in our community, breaking barriers, achieving unprecedented heights, blazing new trails, and, in so doing, raising the bar for all of us,” said BET CEO Scott Mills.
“Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is an incomparable cultural force and creative visionary whose impact has created historic paradigm shifts across music, media, fashion, and lifestyle,” said Connie Orlando, Executive Vice President, Specials, Music Programming, Music Strategy.
“Puff’s contributions to culture transcend Hip hop,” said Jesse Collins, BET Awards Executive Producer and Founder & CEO, Jesse Collins Entertainment. “Growing up in DC, I watched his rise at Howard University as he repped Black excellence from day one.”
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