Mary J. Blige Receives BET Lifetime Achievement Award The iconic singer was honored at the awards show on Sunday night. Blige was introduced to the stage by Rihanna, who praised the singer for influencing her own career. Mary then gave a passionate speech about the importance of faith and recognizing her place on her own "journey." Blige explained her longevity in the industry, saying it's because she's both a "queen" and a "servant." Mary J. Blige, at BET Awards She also thanked BET, her family and her friends for their support.
