Legendary rapper, actress, and businesswoman Queen Latifah received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2021 BET Awards. Latifah, who is 51, was honored for her 30 year contribution to the arts, which includes music, TV, and film.

Latifah took the stage with her father Lancelot Owens, Sr. by her side. She was also holding a picture of her late mother, Rita Owens. During her speech, Latifah, who was clearly emotional, said:

“I’ve always celebrated the woman, because I was raised by a strong Black woman, and raised by a father who loves women,” she said. “We can’t live without each other. I wanted to celebrate us because I know together we stand stronger than when we tear each other apart.”

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