The Soul Train Music Awards is an annual award show aired in national television syndication that honors the best in Black music and entertainment. It is produced by the makers of Soul Train, the program from which it takes its name, and features musical performances by various R & B and hip hop music recording artists interspersed throughout the ceremonies.
The Soul Train Awards have honored Michael Jackson with eleven awards and inducted him into their Hall of Fame.
In 1997, the video award was renamed to the "Michael Jackson Award for Best R&B/Soul or Rap Music Video".