Usher, Victoria Monét and Lil Baby Honored at ASCAP 2024 Rhythm & Soul Music Event
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The legendary R&B artist, Grammy-winning songstress and acclaimed rapper were celebrated at the Thursday event for their influential and innovative work across music and culture
Usher, Victoria Monét and Lil Baby were together on Thursday, June 27 for a special celebration.
The diamond-certified R&B icon, 45; the three-time Grammy-winning songstress, 35, and the acclaimed rapper, 29, were honored by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) for their stellar music achievements at the 2024 Rhythm & Soul Music event in Los Angeles.
Usher received the distinguished ASCAP Voice of the Culture Award, given to members who “have had a major influence on music and culture,” per a press release. He now joins past honorees Timbaland, Swizz Beatz and D-Nice.
“As writers and creatives, be impeccable with your words. Understand that the intention behind each and everything that you say is empowering. It is an affirmation that becomes a reality. And if you believe in what you see or you think it can happen, don’t assume. Talk to each other. Encourage each other,” the singer said in his speech. “I would also to say, last but not least, do your best, do your best, offer your best and great things will happen.”
Meanwhile, Monét accepted the extraordinary ASCAP Vanguard Award — previously awarded to Migos, Janelle Monáe and Beastie Boys — for her change-making work that’s “helping to shape the future of music.”
She began her speech by admitting. “I had to look it up because I just wanted to know, what does vanguard really mean? And the words associated with vanguard are trailblazers, innovators, pioneers, pathfinders. It means to be on the front line and lead.