More honors and wins are coming JAY-Z’s way and this time it doesn’t have anything to do with his music. Most recently being announced that the rapper’s The Blueprint album would be inducted into the Library of Congres, additional great news comes to JAY-Z has the NAACP Image Awards has selected him to receive the night’s greatest honor.
ANNOUNCEMENT: Mogul and culture icon Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter will receive the prestigious President’s Award during the #ImageAwards50. The President’s Award is presented in recognition of a special achievement and distinguished public service. Tune in live on @tvonetv 9/8c #HOV ??? pic.twitter.com/eXiWYwKxOa
— NAACP Image Awards (@naacpimageaward) March 28, 2019
The rapper and mogul will be presented with the President’s Award by NAACP’s President, Derrick Johnson. The honor, which is given to an individual who showcases great public service and concern for issues that plague Black communities, this honor fits JAY-Z well due to recent works like launching the REFORM Alliance. Jay’s Roc Nation collective was also responsible for getting a 6th grader’s charges dismissed after his refusal to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Deserving of such an award, in true HOV fashion, we know that his giving isn’t going to stop here. Congratulations, JAY-Z.
