19.9.2025
R&B singer John Legend has been honoured with the Quincy Jones humanitarian award by the Black Music Action Coalition.
The awarded was bestowed on Legend during the fifth anniversary celebrations of the Coalition, which aims to uplift under-represented voices in music. The ”All of Me” singer promised to support those whose voice are dying to be heard in music.
“I really appreciate the work that BMAC does to advocate for us and our industry. And I’m very appreciative of them honoring me with this humanitarian award, an award named after my friend and my mentor, Quincy Jones.
“And whenever I get an award for something like this, I always think about all the people who we work with, people who we try to collaborate with and listen to and uplift their voices,” Legend said.
Also at the event was Flavor Flav, who praised Legend for his accomplishments. “A lot of us Black artists, you know, really, really want to stay recognised for the work that we put in, you now what I’m saying, and for the work that we do,” he said.
The Black Music Action Coalition president Leon Bennett hailed the Coalition’s work, insisting that its commitment to fostering ”equity and inclusion within the music industry remains steadfast.”
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