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.