D’Angelo will make his televised comeback on The 2012 BET AWARDS in July.  Read more after the jump!

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It will be the first time fans have seen him perform on TV in over 12 years, D’Angelo seems to be staging a huge comeback after successful performances in Europe and at Bonnaroo.

Stephen G. Hill, BET’s President of Music Programming and Specials, said, “Usually, we love to keep surprises…but this year we want EVERYONE watching when D’Angelo takes the stage at the BET Awards!  His talents have been away from us for far too long and we’re excited and honored that he’s decided to make his American re-entry at this year’s BET Awards.”

This year, the show will be hosted by Samuel L. Jackson and will include performances by Usher, Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj, G.O.O.D. MUSIC, Pusha T, Big Sean, Rick Ross, Meek Mill, Wale and 2 Chainz. This year’s Humanitarian Award will go to Reverend  Al Sharpton and Maze featuring Frankie Beverly will receive the coveted Cadillac Lifetime Achievement Award.

The show airs on Sunday, July 1st at 8:00 p.m. on BET Networks.