The historic Warner Theater was filled with an abundance of black excellence during last night's (Monday, March 14) airing of the 2016 BET Honors, which was originally taped on March 5. The ceremony celebrated the achievements and lives of five African-American visionaries in the areas of music, business, theater, technology and art. Usher paid tribute to his mentor and honoree, L.A. Reid, with a touching speech and a performance of some of his greatest hits.
Epic Records CEO and Chairman, L.A. Reid, was honored with the Business of Entertainment Award for his notable legacy in the music business and his ability to transform unknown talent into chart-topping artists. The three-time Grammy Award winner is responsible for launching the careers of some of the industry's biggest musicians and superstars like Usher, Justin Bieber, Mariah Carey, Demi Lovato, TLC, Future, OutKast, Rihanna, Kanye West and many more.
What better way to showcase the many accomplishments of one's career than by acknowledging the person who discovered you? Although Usher was filled with appreciation and admiration for Reid before introducing him on stage, Usher believed he could express his gratitude better through song. The 37-year-old southern crooner laced the audiences with a medley of songs written and/or produced by Reid.
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