Mary J. Blige to receive BET Lifetime Achievement Award

Singer, actress, legend Mary J. Blige is set to be honoured with BET’s Lifetime Achievement Award at the 19th BET Awards. Past honourees of the BET Lifetime Achievement Award, which honours artists who have made a considerable contribution to the music industry, include Anita Baker, Charlie Wilson and Prince.

Last year, Mary J. Blige received a Hollywood Walk of Fame star and was nominated for two Academy Awards — Best Supporting Actress and Best Original Song — for the film Mudbound. The BET Awards are set to take place on June 23rd in Los Angeles.

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