Diddy To Be Honored At Pre-Grammy Occasion
Diddy has extra to have fun after throwing an epic 50th birthday bash earlier this month.
The media tycoon will likely be an honoree on the 2020 Grammy Salute to Trade Icons occasion, which was introduced early Wednesday morning on (Dec. 18). He will likely be celebrated for his 25 influential years within the music trade and past, in keeping with the Grammys.
“For almost three a long time, Diddy has fused his boundless creativity and sharp entrepreneurial spirit to create timeless artwork and construct manufacturers and establishments which have shifted our world music tradition,” mentioned the president and CEO of the Recording Academy, Deborah Dugan. “By bringing the music and life-style of East Coast hip hop to the plenty, he was an early reminder of music’s unifying skill to flip our perceptions and broaden our connections to all corners of the world.”
The 50-year-old music mogul and three-time Grammy winner will likely be commemorated on the annual Recording Academy and Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Gala on Jan. 25, which is the eve of the 62nd Grammy Awards.
“It’s personally so gratifying that Sean ‘Puffy’ Combs is that this yr’s icon. He totally deserves this glorious recognition,” mentioned Clive Davis. “From his previous modern and artistic contributions proper from the very inception of the hip hop revolution to his many memorable appearances on the Pre Grammy Gala as each speaker and performer, it’s all come full circle. I couldn’t be happier for Sean as a pricey good friend and colleague.”
Diddy thanked the grand announcement on his Twitter web page.
Congratulations to Diddy!
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