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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