Celebrating Black excellence across 14 categories, including film, music, comedy, sports and education; recognizing those who are making an impact and amplifying the culture in their work and everyday lives.
| Name | Type | Role | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patti LaBelle | Musical Guest | Performer | |
| Smokey Robinson | Musical Guest | Performer | |
| Jennifer Hudson | Musical Guest | Performer | |
| Steve Harvey | Guest Star | Honoree | |
| Mariah Carey | Guest Star | Honoree | |
| Denzel Washington | Guest Star | Honoree | |
| Eddie Murphy | Guest Star | Honoree | |
| Tamron Hall | Guest Star | Honoree | |
| Dwayne Johnson | Guest Star | Honoree | |
| Kevin Hart | Guest Star | Honoree |