Overview
- The fourth annual Recording Academy Black Music Collective event was held Thursday in Los Angeles days before the Grammy Awards.
- Brandy and Kirk Franklin received Black Music Icon Awards following tribute performances by artists including Coco Jones, FLO, Kehlani, John Legend, Lecrae, PJ Morton and Tamela Mann.
- Justin Timberlake performed a medley of collaborations before presenting Williams with the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award.
- Tyler, the Creator and Dr. Dre praised Williams for opening doors and shaping culture across music, fashion, philanthropy and entrepreneurship.
- Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. presented Eve with a long‑overdue Grammy for her uncredited contribution to The Roots’ 2000 hit You Got Me.