| Soul Train Music Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | November 27, 2011 |
| Location | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Country | United States |
| Hosted by | Cedric the Entertainer |
| First awarded | 1987 |
| Website | soultrain |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | BET, Centric |
The 2011 Soul Train Music Awards was aired on November 27, 2011 on BET and Centric. The award ceremony was hosted by comedian and actor Cedric the Entertainer. The ceremony included special tributes to Gladys Knight and Earth Wind & Fire, both honorees received the Soul Train Legend Award. A special tribute performance was dedicated in memory of hip hop artist Heavy D, which include Doug E. Fresh, Kurtis Blow, and Whodini, Common and Naughty by Nature.[1]