Remembering when Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter was Honored with the Grammy Salute to Industry Icons® at the 2018 Pre-Grammy® Gala
The year 2018 marked a significant milestone in the music industry. The Grammy Salute to Industry Icons® Award was conferred upon the young mogul and 21-time Grammy® winner, Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter. This recognition was not just for his transformative influence on music, but also for his philanthropic work, making this a memorable event. As we look , let’s dive deeper into the night when the music industry came together to celebrate this icon.
The prestigious Pre-Grammy® Gala was presented by Clive Davis and the Recording Academy™ on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018, at Sheraton New York Times Square. It was the eve of the 60th Annual Grammy Awards®. As part of the celebration, entrepreneur and 21-time Grammy winner Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter was recognized as the 2018 Grammy Salute To Industry Icons® honoree for his significant contributions to the music industry and his numerous philanthropic endeavors.
The Pre-Grammy Gala
Sponsored by Delta, Hilton, JBL By Harman, and Mastercard, the invitation-only Pre-Grammy Gala has long been one of the music industry’s most prestigious events, having hosted the industry’s top leaders and welcomed the world’s most talented on its stage. For the past decade, the gala has also included a presentation to honor industry luminaries through the Recording Academy’s Grammy Salute To Industry Icons Award. Past recipients include Herb Alpert and Jerry Moss, Irving Azoff, Martin Bandier, Sir Richard Branson, Clive Davis, Ahmet Ertegun, David Geffen, Berry Gordy, Lucian Grainge, Debra L. Lee, Doug Morris, Mo Ostin, and Antonio “L.A.” Reid.
Honoring Jay-Z
“We are absolutely thrilled and delighted to honor Jay-Z with this year’s Grammy Salute to Industry Icons Award. 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,” said Neil Portnow, President/CEO of the Recording Academy. “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.”
“Jay-Z is a quintessential icon and I couldn’t be happier and more excited to share the evening with him,” said Clive Davis, co-host of the Pre-Grammy Gala. “What a night this will be!”
Jay-Z’s Achievements
Since 1996, Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee and 21-time Grammy Award winner Shawn “Jay Z” Carter has been a dominant force in popular culture, with multiple businesses and accolades the recording industry.
Among his achievements, Carter has served as President of Def Jam Recordings, launched the successful Made In America festival, acquired luxury spirits brand Armand De Brignac, and maintains his role as majority owner in the 40/40 sports clubs. In 2013, Carter launched Roc Nation Sports, whose roster includes NBA Champion Kevin Durant and MLB All-Star Robinson Cano. Carter became co-owner in global streaming service, TIDAL, in 2015. In 2017, Carter became the first hip-hop to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall Of Fame.
Carter is active in giving back to the community, most notably through his philanthropic work through the Shawn Carter Foundation. The Foundation, founded in 2002, is dedicated to helping individuals facing socio-economic hardships further their education, encouraging them to tap into their potential. Since the foundation launched, Shawn Carter Scholars are studying at more than 100 institutions of higher education throughout the nation.
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