If you grew up listening to Prince's music, the idea of BET giving Prince the Lifetime Achievement Award should come as no surprise. Every year, BET chooses one standout individual to present this honor. In previous years, this award has been given to celebrities including James Brown and Whitney Houston.
Check out these celebrity tributes to see what other ways the celebrities we know and love have earned mentions from their time in the spotlight.
29 Celebrity Tributes
From BET Giving Prince the Lifetime Achievement Award to Pop King Portraits:
Joanne Lam — Jun 16, 2010 — Pop Culture
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Famous People Tattoos
Celebrity Tribute Tattoos
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Tribute Editorials
Harper's Bazaar Pays Homage to Michael Jackson in September 2009
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Cartoon Oil Paintings
The Simpson Portraits by Limpfish
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Top Model Tributes
Tyra Banks Online Editorial Pays Homage to Alexander McQueen
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Tattoos of Musicians
10 Inked Band Tributes
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Artistic Icon Tributes
Fans Commemorate Michael Jackson's Life Through Art
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Scream(ing) Tributes
Janet Jackson Honors Michael With a Spectacular Performance at the 2009 VMAs
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Superstar Honor
Kylie Minogue is Officer of the Order of the British Empire
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Pop King Portraits
10 Fan-Created Michael Jackson Paintings as Artistic Tributes
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Terrifying Tributes
Michael Jackson Baby at the Marianne Boesky Gallery's John Waters Show
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Massive Tribute Flash Mobs
12,000 Fans in Mexico City Celebrate Michael Jackson's Birthday
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Bizarre Pop Star Tributes
Touchdown Dances & Butter Sculptures for Michael Jackson
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Metallic MJ Tributes
Catalogue Magazine Reflects on Michael Jackson's Iconic Style
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Terrific Toy Tributes
"Celebrity Felt Alive" Dolls are Eerily Lifelike (UPDATE)
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Homage Hotel Packages
Hollywood Heights Hotel Celebrates Michael Jackson
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Touching Editorial Tributes
Michael Jackson Lives on in Mykromag Magazine
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Crocodile Hunter Tributes
Bindi Irwin's Song to Dad
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Viral Tribute Remixes
Artists Memorialize Michael Jackson Through Song
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'Star Wars' Observatories
Minnesota Carleton College Creates an Oversize R2D2 Observatory
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Celebrity Tributes
Bernie Mac Honored by Brad Pitt, George Clooney, & More
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Media Mega Tributes
Paul Newman Film Festival, Magazine Covers, Hockey Games
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Star-Studded Tribute Soirees
Spike Lee to Host Public Party for Michael Jackson's Birthday
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Taped Window Tributes
NY Buckler Store Celebrates Michael Jackson With Office Supplies
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3D King of Pop Tributes
Special Michael Jackson Grammy Tribute Comes to Life
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Posthumous Dance Tributes
“Dancing With the Stars” Michael Jackson Homage
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Material Girl Homages
Glee's Sue Sylvester Covers Madonna's 'Vogue'
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LED Moonwalk Tiles
Mimic Michael Jackson With ‘Billie Jean'-Inspired Decor
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Pop Icon Museums
Gary, Indiana to Open Michael Jackson Museum in Honor of the King of Pop
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Tribute Wall Hangings
The Brittany Murphy Commemorative Illustration is Beautiful
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Burberry Celebrates the Energy of British Music Culture
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Pharrell Williams Designs the New Tiffany Titan Pieces
Exquisitely Artistic Vase Collections
Hering Berlin Taps Pierce Brosnan for 'So Many Dreams'
American Artist Bag Capsules
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Basketball-Inspired Apparel Collections
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Gamer-Centric Fast Food Campaigns
Burger King's Gaming Campaign to Rewards “Burger-to-King” Goals
Legacy Artist-Themed T-Shirts
Gap Partners with Legendary Artists on its New Shirt Capsule
Festival-Ready Celebrity DJ Activations
Absolut Vodka Welcomes Paris Hilton at the House of Cosmo
Wellness-Focused TV Setups
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Luxury Bespoke Trophies
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Emotional Holiday Campaigns
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Customer-Starring Billboards
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Musician-Approved Streetwear
Eli Brown's 92 Thing Drop 2 is Inspired by Underground Rave Culture
Unhoused Individuals-Supporting Initiatives
Thrive Causemetics & Beauty 2 the Streetz Parttner
Actor-Honoring Photo Prints
Sonic Editions Celebrates the Life of Robert Redford
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Athleisure Style Influencers
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Retail-Based Pop-Star Takeovers
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Louis Vuitton Taps Jeremy Allen White and Pusha T
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Bose Launched its 'Life Deserves Music. Music Deserves Bose.' Spot
Music Scene-Informed Luxury Campaigns
Burberry Taps Twiggy for Spring 2026 Advertising Campaign
Cinematic Sneaker Campaigns
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Anti-Counterfeit Campaigns
This Vaseline Nigerian Prince Campaign Warns Against Fake Products
Singer-Led Fashion Campaigns
Ian Brown Stars in New POUR HOMME and NEIGHBORHOOD Campaign
Beauty Store-Created Docuseries
‘Faces of Music’ Celebrates the Artistry of Beauty and Music
Inspiring Mentorship PSAs
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1990s Tennis Culture Capsules
The Brooks Brothers x Prince Collection Features Vintage Graphics
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Fitness Earphones Campaigns
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Poetic Secondhand Campaigns
Depop's Where Taste Recognizes Taste Celebrates Style Doppelgangers
Late Singer-Honoring Dolls
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360-Degree Archive Experiences
Lightroom Launches a David Bowie Exhibit Dubbed 'You're Not Alone'
Celeb-Approved Eyewear Brands
A$AP Rocky X Ray-Ban Will Collaborate on a Bold New Vision
Musician-Supported Beauty Campaigns
The Revlon Be Unforgettable Campaign Enlists Megan Moroney
Game-Themed Beauty Pop-Ups
Benefit Cosmetics' Beneland Shares Playful, Giftable Product Sets
Dairytale Bridal Tributes
Disney Wedding Dresses Evoke Fairy Tales Through Bespoke Bridal Couture
Heritage Royal Capsules
Burberry Queen Elizabeth II Centenary Marks the Monarch’s 100th Birthday
Music Video-Inspired Supermarket Campaigns
Albert Heijn Pays Homage to Wham!'s Last Christmas
Family-Honoring Festive Campaigns
JD Celebrates all Forms of Family in 2024 Xmas Family Campaign
Graphic Tee Rap Tributes
De La Soul x Levi’s Releases Capsule Tees for the FW25 Season
Heartwarming Prom-Style Events
The Tim Tebow Foundation Organizes Night to Shine
Beauty-Branded Film Series
e.l.f. Beauty will Debut 'Show Your(s)e.l.f.' at Art Basel Miami Beach
Ultra-Elegant Holiday Fashion Campaigns
Stuart Weitzman & Keke Palmer Present 'Life of the Party'
Community-Powered Social Media Competitions
Palmstreet Has Introduced the Palmie's Choice Awards
Sneaker-Inspired Art Exhibitions
Roberto Lugo's 'Drip' Explores the Impact of the AF1 on Culture
Classic Fashion Campaigns
Perry Ellis International Marks 70 Years of Its Original Penguin Brand
Immersive Floral Tributes
ESPN Honors the 2025 NBA Finals with Mr. Flower Fantastic
Reinterpreted Retro Denim Spots
Beyoncé Stars in Chapter Three of Levi’s 'REIIMAGINE Campaign'
Creativity-Celebrating Social Media Awards
The Instagram Rings Award Honors Exemplary Creators
Monumental Cultural Art Installations
Nicole Nomsa Moyo Unveiled the Pearl Jam Art Installtion
Music Event-Supporting Partnerships
BACARDÍ Rum Partners for the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards
Creator-Boosting Platform Features
The YouTube Hype Feature Boosts Smaller Creators in Explore
Gradient Art Installation
The Yellow 25 Installation Transforms Tribute into Visual Song
Royal Streaming Service Shows
Apple Music The King's Music Room Stars King Charles III
Music Icon-Supported AI Campaigns
Music Stars Spotlight Workday's AI-Powered Enterprise Solutions
Celebrity Wellness Brand Expansions
Bob Marley's Estate Expanded into Natural Health Markets
Iconic Musician-Honoring Exhibitions
Elvis Presley's Graceland Complex Debuts Two New Exhibits
Snack-Themed Mascot-Inspired Campaigns
The 2025 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl Welcomes Prince Cheddward
Race Pit Crew-Focused Campaigns
Chivas Regal Pays 'A Tribute to the Scuderia Ferrari HP Pit Crew'
Basketball-Inspired Wine Labels
Kendall-Jackson Collaborated with Artist Victor Solomon
Media-Backed Creator Platforms
BET Launches a Creator Studio with ‘The Jason Lee Show’
Cultural-Influence Fashion Capsules
Denim Tears Presents its 5th Quarter Collection
Pop-Art Vinyl Sculptures
Andy Warhol Vinyl Bust Celebrates Artist’s Legacy in Modern Form
Pop Culture Wedding Collections
A Dynamic Duo Inspired The Engagement Era Collection by The Knot
Pearl-Centric Art Collections
Giga Pearl Owner Unveils 'Beneath the Surface' Exhibition
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BOSS Taps Renowned Public Figures for Fall 2025
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Rare Champagne Delivered a Substantial Lot for Auction
Luxurious Nominee Gift Bags
Distinctive Assets is Spotlighting Its 'Everyone Wins' Gift Bags
Nostalgic Art-Inspired Postal Stamps
The New USPS Stamps Celebrate Art and Pop Culture
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Powerful Quilt-Inspired Stamp Designs
USPS Issues Designs, Inspired by Harriet Powers
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Jeweler-Designed Trophies
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FREAK’S STORE Band Shirts Honor Legends with Long-Sleeve Designs
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The Ryuichi Sakamoto POTR Tote Bags Honor Composer with an Exclusive Lp
Tennis-Honoring Intricate Trophies
Joe Doucet Designs the Tennis Hall of Fame Trophy
Cultural Sports Collaboration
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Chapter Two of the REIMAGINE Campaign Honors Levi's Denim Heritage
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K-Way Celebrates 60 Years with an Immersive Display in Milan
Philanthropic Media Initiatives
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Appreciation Recognition Platforms
Applaudable Enables Impactful Interactions
Canadian-Honoring Music Events
The Canadian Sync Awards Celebrates its 10th Year at NXNE
Uplifting Personal Video Messages
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Attitude is Everything Updates Its Live Events Access Charter
Expansive Month-Long Fashion Celebrations
Fashion Art Toronto Marks Its 20th Anniversary
Designated Event Autograph Pens
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Cultural Icon Collabs
Ice Cube x Goodyear Partner for Blimp Partnership During Truth to Power Tour
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Global Destination Awards
Air Canada Vacations Launches the 'Travellers’ Top Picks Awards'
Exclusive Music Instrument Brands
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Iconic Title Game Bundles
Humble Announced the 'Play the Legends' Bundle
Inclusion-Focused Design Partnerships
Barbie's New Initative Spotlights Black Designers for BHM
Curated Pop Art Auctions
Pharrell’s JOOPITER Revisits Andy Warhol’s Print with a Curated Auction
Community Wellness-Focused Initiatives
The Life Time Foundation Reinforces Commitment to Wellness
Access-Focused Performing Arts Organizations
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Wild ’80s Rock Exhibits
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Jewelry Brand-Supported Basketball Teams
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