Cathy Hughes & Chris Tucker Co-Host Annual Urban One Honors

This year the annual Urban One Awards show will air January 20th, Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday on TV One. This year’s event will be Co-hosted by Urban One Founder and Chairwoman Cathy Hughes and actor Chris Tucker. This star-studded event celebrates the 40-year legacy of Radio One and honors some of the biggest names in film, television, and music.

Urban One Entertainment Icon Honoree Jamie Foxx at the URBAN ONE HONORS on Thursday, December 5, 2019 in Oxon Hill, MD at the MGM National Harbor.

Special recognition for the evening includes 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). Lil’ Kim, Corinne Foxx, Aaron Walton, Billy Porter, and Clarence Avant are among the show’s presenters.

Billy Porter at the URBAN ONE HONORS on Thursday, December 5, 2019 in Oxon Hill, MD at the MGM National Harbor.

The event also features riveting performances from Grammy Award-winning R&B superstar Brandy, Grammy-nominated rapper Wale, new artist Jac Ross, Pastor Charles Jenkins, along with 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! Special appearances by Alfred Liggins, III, veteran radio personality Tom Joyner, entrepreneur and TV personality Ray J, rapper/radio host Da Brat and Reach Media/Radio One personalities Willie Moore, Jr. and Dyana Williams round out the show.

Bobby V performing at the URBAN ONE HONORS on Thursday, December 5, 2019 in Oxon Hill, MD at the MGM National Harbor.

Eric Benet and Chante Moore at the URBAN ONE HONORS on Thursday, December 5, 2019 in Oxon Hill, MD at the MGM National Harbor.

Billy Porter and Urban One Represent Pride Honoree Ryan Jamaal Swain at the URBAN ONE HONORS on Thursday, December 5, 2019 in Oxon Hill, MD at the MGM National Harbor.

Anita Baker at the URBAN ONE HONORS on Thursday, December 5, 2019 in Oxon Hill, MD at the MGM National Harbor.