It has just been announced that Ne-Yo will host the upcoming 2022 Urban One Honors. Honorees for the event will include Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis (Lifetime Achievement Award), Timbaland (Music Innovation Award), Gamble and Huff (Living Legends Award), Tasha Cobbs Leonard (Inspirational Impact) and Jennifer Hudson (Entertainment Icon).
The show will premiere on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday January 17th, 2022, on TV One. Also featured will be previously announced presenters included Jermaine Dupri, Marlon Wayans and Vashawn Mitchell, alongside performances by Inspirational Impact honoree Tasha Cobbs-Leonard, Kelly Price and Tank.
Additionally, TV & Radio Personality Eva Marcille will host a special backstage pass segment, featuring exclusive interviews with the show’s honorees, performers and presenters. Tony McCuin serves as Director with Kim Burse on board as Musical Director.