Chance the Rapper and New Edition to be Honored at the 2017 “Bet Awards”
The BET Networks revealed iconic R&B group New Edition will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2017 “ BET Awards ”. In addition, multi--Grammy Award winning hip-hop artist and singer-songwriter, Chance the Rapper , will receive the evening’s Humanitarian Award presented by Walmart. This year’s broadcast marks 17 years of unexpected performances, trailblazing moments, super dope talent, and entertainment’s most provocative players. The iconic show continues to be a cultural rule breaker steeped in reinvention with some of the most memorable moments in Award show history. The " BET Awards " has set the standard for one of the most intently unconventional, news-provoking broadcasts. The 2017 " BET Awards " will air LIVE on Sunday, June 25 at 8 pm ET from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, CA on BET. New Edition is a legendary R&B group consisting of members Bobby Brown, Michael Bivins, Ralph Tresvant, Ronnie DeVoe, Ricky Bell an