The event will celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop and honor industry icons who have left their mark on Black culture.
She added, “It’s a celebration of our triumphs and a testament to the limitless potential of Black culture.”
Busta Rhymes will receive the Icon Award, with Chloe x Halle, the R&B duo composed of sisters Chloe and Halle Bailey, receiving the Innovators of the Year Award. Other honorees this year include Troy Carter in technology, Karl Kani in fashion, Candace Rodney in business, Flau’jae Johnson in sports, Laurieann Gibson in art/dance, Chris Robinson in video/film and Stephen Hill in television.
Past Icon Award recipients include Andre Harrell, Russell Simmons, Sylvia Rhone, Byron Allen, Swizz Beatz and L.A. Reid. The 7th Annual Innovators and Leaders Awards Brunch, presented by Netflix and in partnership with Lexus, will be held June 24 at 11 a.m. PT at The Beverly Hilton.
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