You know Mary J. Blige has put in the time and work throughout the decades. Now, she’s being recognized for her excellence.

According to Baller Alert, it was announced on June 12 that Mary J. will be the Lifetime Achievement recipient at this year’s BET Awards. If there was any time to cue Blige’s signature dance, this would be it. Best believe the award’s show will be a “dancery.”

The ceremony is set to air live at 8 p.m., Friday, June 21. It’ll be held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California.

Reportedly, the source names Mary J. Blige the “Queen of Hip Hop Soul.” With this in mind, it’s good to remember that she has eight multi-platinum albums under her belt, as well as nine Grammys. And we don’t even have to mention her acting career.

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The Recording Academy made the announcement on Tuesday that Turner, along with Queen, Neil Diamond, Hal Blaine, Emmylou Harris, Louis Jordan, and The Meters, will be honored during the ceremony. This group is being hailed for their contributions to music in various mediums.

“This year’s Special Merit Awards recipients are a prestigious group of diverse and influential creators who have crafted or contributed to some of the most distinctive recordings in music history,” Recording Academy President and CEO Neil Portnow said. “These exceptionally inspiring figures are being honored as legendary performers, creative architects, and technical visionaries. Their outstanding accomplishments and passion for their craft have created a timeless legacy.”

Even though her final tour ended in 2009, Turner has remained active participating in projects near and dear to her heart. One of which is a musical about her life called Tina: The Musical. It opens in London on March 21 at the Aldwych Theatre. Turner couldn’t be more thrilled about the show’s opening.

“It’s really important to me to have the chance to share my full story,” Turner is quoted as saying on the show’s website. “I am so happy that London, a city that means so much to me, is going to be where we stage the World Premiere of my new musical!”

Fans are excited to see Tina Turner win the award. In 2010, a Facebook campaign was started which garnered over 125,000 followers. we would be remiss if we didn’t note that Taraji P. Henson’s movie “Proud Mary” which is a nod to one Turner’s greatest hits and is the track used in the trailer, comes out on Friday, Jan. 12. Looks like 2018 is going to be a great year for Tina Turner. Congrats!

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