This year’s URBAN ONE HONORS continued to shine a spotlight on a superstar group of honorees including Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Lifetime Achievement; Timbaland, Music Innovation; Gamble and Huff, Living Legends; Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Inspiration Impact; and Oscar, GRAMMY and Emmy Award-winning Jennifer Hudson, Entertainment Icon.
Hosted by GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter and producer Ne-Yo, the two-hour telecast premiered on, Monday, January 17, 2022, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on TV One and CLEO TV, a division of Urban One. TV personality & Rickey Smiley Morning Show co-host Eva Marcille hosted a special backstage pass segment, featuring exclusive interviews with the show’s honorees, performers, and presenters.
H.E.R. took the stage for an exclusive opening performance. Additional performers included Inspiration honoree Tasha Cobbs-Leonard, Kelly Price, Tyrese, Tank, Johnny Gill and Ralph Tresvant with a special set by D-Nice. Jermaine Dupri, Marlon Wayans and Vashawn Mitchell also presented. Wireless provider T-Mobile, America’s 5G leader with the largest, fastest and most reliable 5G network, served as Presenting Sponsor of the celebration.
URBAN ONE HONORS is presented by TV One and Radio One’s Washington D.C. market’s cluster of radio stations: Majic 102.3 and 92.7, WKYS 93.9, Praise 104.1, WOL 1450, Spirit 1340, and The Team 980 and 95.9. The televised event heralds the accomplishments of individuals who have made extraordinary contributions in entertainment, media, music, education, and the community.
RBAN ONE HONORS is Executive Produced by Eric Tomosunas and Robert A. Boyd, II of Swirl Films. Marilyn Gill is the show’s Executive Producer. Kim Burse serves as Musical Director. Kashon Powell is the Vice President of Programming for Radio One and Susan Henry is the Executive Producer in Charge of Production for TV One.
AUSTELL, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 02: Kelly Price performs during Urban One Honors 2022 – Day 1 on December 02, 2021 in Austell, Georgia. (Photo by Moses Robinson/Getty Images for TV One and Urban One Honors) 
AUSTELL, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 02: Kelly Price attends Urban One Honors 2022 – Day 1 on December 02, 2021 in Austell, Georgia. (Photo by Moses Robinson/Getty Images for TV One and Urban One Honors) 
AUSTELL, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 02: Kelly Price attends Urban One Honors 2022 – Day 1 on December 02, 2021 in Austell, Georgia. (Photo by Moses Robinson/Getty Images for TV One and Urban One Honors) 
AUSTELL, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 02: Johnny Gill, Kelly Price and Ralph Tresvant perform during Urban One Honors 2022 – Day 1 on December 02, 2021 in Austell, Georgia. (Photo by Moses Robinson/Getty Images for TV One and Urban One Honors) 
AUSTELL, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 02: Johnny Gill, Kelly Price and Ralph Tresvant perform during Urban One Honors 2022 – Day 1 on December 02, 2021 in Austell, Georgia. (Photo by Moses Robinson/Getty Images for TV One and Urban One Honors) 
AUSTELL, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 02: Ralph Tresvant performs during Urban One Honors 2022 – Day 1 on December 02, 2021 in Austell, Georgia. (Photo by Moses Robinson/Getty Images for TV One and Urban One Honors) 
AUSTELL, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 03: Eva Marcille attends Urban One Honors 2022 – Day 2 on December 03, 2021 in Austell, Georgia. (Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images for TV One and Urban One Honors) 
AUSTELL, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 03: Ne-Yo attends Urban One Honors 2022 – Day 2 on December 03, 2021 in Austell, Georgia. (Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images for TV One and Urban One Honors) 
AUSTELL, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 03: Ne-Yo attends Urban One Honors 2022 – Day 2 on December 03, 2021 in Austell, Georgia. (Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images for TV One and Urban One Honors) 
AUSTELL, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 03: Ne-Yo attends Urban One Honors 2022 – Day 2 on December 03, 2021 in Austell, Georgia. (Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images for TV One and Urban One Honors) 
AUSTELL, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 03: <> attends Urban One Honors 2022 – Day 2 on December 03, 2021 in Austell, Georgia. (Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images for TV One and Urban One Honors) 
AUSTELL, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 03: <> attends Urban One Honors 2022 – Day 2 on December 03, 2021 in Austell, Georgia. (Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images for TV One and Urban One Honors) 
AUSTELL, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 03: Tank performs at Urban One Honors 2022 – Day 2 on December 03, 2021 in Austell, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for TV One and Urban One Honors) 
AUSTELL, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 03: Tank performs at Urban One Honors 2022 – Day 2 on December 03, 2021 in Austell, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for TV One and Urban One Honors) 
AUSTELL, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 03: D-Nice performs at Urban One Honors 2022 – Day 2 on December 03, 2021 in Austell, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for TV One and Urban One Honors) 
AUSTELL, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 03: Tasha Cobbs performs at Urban One Honors 2022 – Day 2 on December 03, 2021 in Austell, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for TV One and Urban One Honors) 
AUSTELL, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 03: Tasha Cobbs performs at Urban One Honors 2022 – Day 2 on December 03, 2021 in Austell, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for TV One and Urban One Honors) 
AUSTELL, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 03: Jermaine Dupri attends Urban One Honors 2022 – Day 2 on December 03, 2021 in Austell, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for TV One and Urban One Honors) 
AUSTELL, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 03: Tyrese Gibson attends Urban One Honors 2022 – Day 2 on December 03, 2021 in Austell, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for TV One and Urban One Honors) 
AUSTELL, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 03: Tyrese Gibson attends Urban One Honors 2022 – Day 2 on December 03, 2021 in Austell, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for TV One and Urban One Honors) 
AUSTELL, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 03: Ne-Yo (L) and Tank perform onstage at Urban One Honors 2022 – Day 2 on December 03, 2021 in Austell, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for TV One and Urban One Honors) 
AUSTELL, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 03: <> attends Urban One Honors 2022 – Day 2 on December 03, 2021 in Austell, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for TV One and Urban One Honors) 
AUSTELL, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 03: <> attends Urban One Honors 2022 – Day 2 on December 03, 2021 in Austell, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for TV One and Urban One Honors) 
AUSTELL, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 03: <> attends Urban One Honors 2022 – Day 2 on December 03, 2021 in Austell, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for TV One and Urban One Honors) 
AUSTELL, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 03: <> attends Urban One Honors 2022 – Day 2 on December 03, 2021 in Austell, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for TV One and Urban One Honors) 
AUSTELL, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 03: <> attends Urban One Honors 2022 – Day 2 on December 03, 2021 in Austell, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for TV One and Urban One Honors) 
AUSTELL, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 03: <> attends Urban One Honors 2022 – Day 2 on December 03, 2021 in Austell, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for TV One and Urban One Honors) 
AUSTELL, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 03: <> attends Urban One Honors 2022 – Day 2 on December 03, 2021 in Austell, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for TV One and Urban One Honors) 
AUSTELL, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 03: Tasha Cobbs onstage at Urban One Honors 2022 – Day 2 on December 03, 2021 in Austell, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for TV One and Urban One Honors) 
AUSTELL, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 03: Tasha Cobbs onstage at Urban One Honors 2022 – Day 2 on December 03, 2021 in Austell, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for TV One and Urban One Honors) 
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AUSTELL, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 03: Tasha Cobbs onstage at Urban One Honors 2022 – Day 2 on December 03, 2021 in Austell, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for TV One and Urban One Honors) 
AUSTELL, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 03: Tasha Cobbs (L) and VaShawn Mitchell onstage at Urban One Honors 2022 – Day 2 on December 03, 2021 in Austell, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for TV One and Urban One Honors) 
AUSTELL, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 03: Ne-Yo attends Urban One Honors 2022 – Day 2 on December 03, 2021 in Austell, Georgia. (Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images for TV One and Urban One Honors) 
AUSTELL, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 03: Eva Marcille attends Urban One Honors 2022 – Day 2 on December 03, 2021 in Austell, Georgia. (Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images for TV One and Urban One Honors) 
AUSTELL, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 03: Eva Marcille Sterling attends Urban One Honors 2022 – Day 2 on December 03, 2021 in Austell, Georgia. (Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images for TV One and Urban One Honors) 
AUSTELL, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 03: Eva Marcille Sterling attends Urban One Honors 2022 – Day 2 on December 03, 2021 in Austell, Georgia. (Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images for TV One and Urban One Honors) 
AUSTELL, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 03: Tasha Cobbs attends Urban One Honors 2022 – Day 2 on December 03, 2021 in Austell, Georgia. (Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images for TV One and Urban One Honors) 
AUSTELL, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 03: Kenneth Leonard and Tasha Cobbs attend Urban One Honors 2022 – Day 2 on December 03, 2021 in Austell, Georgia. (Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images for TV One and Urban One Honors) 
AUSTELL, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 03: Michelle Rice attends Urban One Honors 2022 – Day 2 on December 03, 2021 in Austell, Georgia. (Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images for TV One and Urban One Honors) 
AUSTELL, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 03: <> attends Urban One Honors 2022 – Day 2 on December 03, 2021 in Austell, Georgia. (Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images for TV One and Urban One Honors) 
AUSTELL, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 03: D-Nice performs onstage during Urban One Honors 2022 – Day 2 on December 03, 2021 in Austell, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for TV One and Urban One Honors)
