The Stronger rapper is being given the prize in recognition of being a 'multifaceted trailblazer and pioneer' in the music industry.

The 31-year-old Emmy-nominated actress has found rising fame, thanks to her breakout role on Netflix's Orange Is The New Black, leading to magazine covers and more.

P. Diddy, 45, took a tumble on Sunday at the BET Awards in Los Angeles during his first public appearance since being arrested at his son's college.

Onlookers clearly got more than what they had bargained for as they attended the 2015 BET Awards on Sunday.

It's considered the biggest fashion faux pas to be caught in the same dress as someone else at a major event.

The honour comes just weeks after Janet announced she will kick off a world tour this summer in support of Unbreakable, her first album in seven years.

Rihanna was seen already in her seat inside the show while her ex Chris Brown posed for photographs outside. But Brown's other ex Karreuche Tran had no qualms about walking the red carpet

The singer's seventh album will be released this fall. It follows up 2014's X which spawned hits Loyal and New Flame.

The 33-year-old singer flashed her abs in a plunging bralet and matching sheer leggings worn over black underwear to dine at Mr Chow's in Los Angeles following the BET Awards.

It's been a decade since the all-girl trio of Rowland, Williams and Beyonce Knowles disbanded but the pair, both 34, still have the stunning looks - and talent - that made them famous around the world.

The couple have already been out together but this is their first red carpet appearance side by side. She is a singer and he is an NFL star.

The BET Awards celebrate the achievements of African Americans and other minorities in music and entertainment as well as sports.

She donned a head-turning one-piece at the BET Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday

Nicki Minaj, Laverne Cox, and Christina Milian showed off lots of cleavage in plunging ensembles at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles for the splashy music event.

The 27-year-old beauty's new music video for B**** Better Have My Money, directed by Evan E. Rogers, is set to debut Thursday on Vevo.

Both Rihanna and Chris Brown were in attendance. So perhaps she tried to make a memorable statement by dying her hair grey and donning a revealing bralet.

Shutting Floyd Mayweather up is not easy. But pop star Rihanna did her best to keep the Money Man quiet as the pair sat next to one another at the BET Awards on Sunday night.

Gabrielle Union, 42, sparkled in a sequined dress on Sunday at the BET Awards in Los Angeles.

As Floyd Mayweather continues to consider his next opponent, it appears the boxer isn't letting it ruin his social life as he partied at the BET Awards in Los Angeles. 

The 48-year-old held hands with his daughter as they made their way onto the stage at the awards show for the Muhammad Ali tribute. The actor introduced the legend's daughter to the stage.

The 45-year-old also wore a pair of long, silver earrings, and looked impeccable with her hair stylishly worn back in a straight and chic 'do. She was in Los Angeles on Saturday.

Janelle dared to bare during what was arguably one of the best tributes to Prince since his death while Anthony went for laughs on Sunday night.

She's one of the world's most notorious female rappers. And Remy Ma certainly made sure that all eyes were on her as she attended the BET Awards on Sunday in an extremely revealing gown.

The 'Django Unchained' star thanked several other people during his heartfelt speech, including his publicist, lawyer, former drama professor, Aunt Edna and God.

Lil Wayne has been accused of assaulting a doorman at a West Hollywood club after the BET Awards on Sunday. 

The Black Lives Matter activist (pictured) called for unity after being declared humanitarian of the year at last night's star-studded prize-giving at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles.

The 34-year-old rocked the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles with her heartfelt rendition of Purple Rain, accompanied by Stevie Wonder and watched by the ex wife of Prince Mayte Garcia

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The 39-year-old, dressed all in black, was accompanied by former girlfriend and mother of his daughter, Melissa Brim, as he was photographed attending the BET Awards in Los Angeles.

In 2011, Good began dating DeVon Franklin, an executive for Columbia Pictures and Seventh-day Adventist preacher.

The 40-year-old posed on the BET Awards red carpet with his pregnant fiancee on Sunday in LA. The hip hop artist planted a sweet kiss on her growing baby bump before heading inside.

The 43-year-old actress sizzled in snakeskin on Sunday upon arriving for hosting duty at the BET Awards in Los Angeles.

The 43-year-old wowed in the shimmery frock, which had a thigh slit and fitted waist, revealing her toned physique. The actress styled the look with sparkling heels and braided tresses.

The actress showed off her svelte physique in a textured dress for the BET Awards on Sunday in LA. The Roberto Cavalli frock - which had silver fringe accents - clung to the 37-year-old's curves.

The Rich Kids Of Beverly Hills standout was with his mother and sister. He wore a sheer jumpsuit with a snakeskin ruffle around his waist. He has said he is not transitioning to be a woman.

The 42-year-old professional dancer looked gorgeous in a floral backless gown with fishtail silhouette.

The 48-year-old singer lovingly put her hand on the rapper as they sat side by side at the BET Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday evening. The couple has been together since the Grammy Awards

The 35-year-old singer linked arms with the hip-hop artist and leaned in for a kiss as they walked the red carpet before the ceremony.

The 34-year-old star started out the 2016 BET Awards from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles with a surprise performance of Freedom.

The 62-year-old has hit back at fans who accused her of lying about daughter Beyonce's whereabouts during her BET Awards speech on Sunday.

Some of showbiz's most notable singers, actors and models gathered in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday to celebrate another year in entertainment.

Beyoncé leads the nominations for the 2017 BET Awards with seven nods. And she will go head to head with sister Solange for Album of the Year.

He is the father of two daughters. And on Sunday, Jamie Foxx was quite the cool dad as he brought youngest child Annalise Bishop, seven, to the BET Awards in LA.

She is a person of interest in connection to a robbery this weekend. But that didn't stop Lil' Kim from bringing class and sophistication to the BET Awards show in Los Angeles on Sunday.

When it was announced that she won the viewer's choice award, Chloe x Halle - the young duo signed to Beyonce - recited a speech given to them from the pop star.

She spends most of her time in famous friend Kendall Jenner's shadow.

She was spotted in an ambulance after her Rolls Royce was rear-ended by a suspected drunk driver in LA in the early hours of Saturday morning. 

Musician Chance the Rapper received accepted the BET Humanitarian Award on Sunday night, becoming the youngest person ever to win the award

From Yara Shahidi's denim eyeshadow (right) to Eva Marcille's ankle-length box braids (left), don't miss the winning red-carpet beauty looks from the 2017 BET Awards. We detail five of our favorites.

Sunday's BET Awards brought stars of all sorts to Los Angeles's Microsoft Theater. There, cleavage dominated the red carpet as stars showed off their curves with plunging necklines and sexy cut-outs