India, Aug. 2 -- Rap icon Nas is set to receive the BMI Icon Award at the 2026 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards, recognizing his songwriting achievements and lasting influence on hip-hop.
The private ceremony will take place on August 26 in Los Angeles and will be hosted by BMI CEO Mike O'Neill, Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue & Creative Officer Mike Steinberg, and Vice President, Creative, Atlanta, Catherine Brewton.
In addition to honoring Nas, BMI will recognize the songwriters, producers and music publishers behind the past year's 35 most-performed R&B/Hip-Hop songs from its repertoire. The BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Songwriter, Song, Producer and Publisher of the Year, along with the Top Producers, will also be announced during the event.
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