The Award show will be hosted by R&B singer and actor, Tank.

Grammy Award winning singer and actress LeToya Luckett will host a special backstage pass segment, featuring exclusive interviews with the show's honorees, performers, and presenters.

Under the theme, "Celebrating Icons of the Culture," this year's honoree class recognizes an esteemed group of individuals that have left an indelible mark in the categories of Entertainment Icon, Lifetime Achievement, Inspirational Impact, Music Innovation, and the first-ever Phoenix Honor. Honorees include Entertainment Icon Honor, 2x GRAMMY and NAACP Image Award winner, LL Cool J and Inspirational Impact Honor, NAACP Image Award winner David Mann and his wife, GRAMMY Award winner, Tamela Mann (TV One's "The Manns").