Overview
- The Vanguard Award for Fashion will be presented to A$AP Rocky at the Image Awards Fashion Show on Friday, Feb. 27 in Pasadena, ahead of the 57th NAACP Image Awards telecast on Saturday, Feb. 28 airing live on BET and simulcast on CBS.
- Rocky is nominated for three NAACP Image Awards for Spike Lee’s Highest 2 Lowest, including outstanding supporting actor, breakthrough performance and ensemble cast.
- His fourth studio album, Don’t Be Dumb, released Jan. 16, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.
- The NAACP cites his role in redefining the intersection of music and fashion, reflecting leadership that includes creative director posts at Ray‑Ban and PUMA, co‑chairing the 2025 Met Gala and receiving the 2025 CFDA Fashion Icon Award.
- Public voting for select Image Awards categories remains open until Feb. 13 at 12:00 p.m. ET on the NAACP Image Awards site.