Legend recipient Ron Isley is introduced by Steve Harvey followed by tribute performances from Keyshia Cole, Bilal, El Debarge, Eric Benet, Jeffrey Osbourne, Peabo Bryson, and Freddie Jackson. He accepts his award and closes the show with a performance of his hit “Between the Sheets” before being joined on stage by R. Kelly for “Mr. Biggs” and Cee Lo for “Shout”.
Lamar and Ronnie Tyler are the creators of the award-winning blog BlackandMarriedWithKids.com . They also are behind the Amazon.com bestselling DVDs Happily Ever After: A Positive Image of Black Marriage, You Saved Me and Men Ain’t Boys that explores manhood in the African American community. The Tylers are also the proud parents of four children.