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During the show, several other stars, including Timbaland, Swizz Beatz, Nicolas Johnson and D-Nice will also be honored. The late Kobe Bryant and Little Richard will also receive tributes.

The 2020 BET Awards airs Sunday, June 28, at 8 p.m. ET on ViacomCBS networks including BET and BET HER.

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