JAY-Z is about to receive a high honor at the next Grammy Awards.
For his contributions in music, Hova is set to receive the Grammy Salute to Industry Icons Award this year. Clive Davis will be presenting JAY-Z with the award.
President and CEO of the Recording Academy, Neil Portnow released a statement on the matter.
“We are absolutely thrilled and delighted to honor Jay-Z with this year’s Grammy Salute to Industry Icons Award,” he said. “His contributions as an industry trailblazer and music visionary only begin to touch on the tremendous impact he’s made both in entertainment and beyond. Jay-Z also embodies the vibrant spirit of New York City and we couldn’t imagine a more fitting honoree as we return to Manhattan for this year’s Grammy Awards.”
He will officially be presented with the award Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018 at the Sheraton New York Times Square one day before the 60th Annual Grammys show at Madison Square Garden.