Lenny Kravitz Clarifies Comments on Black Award Shows
Musician expresses concern about recognition for Black artists in non-traditional genres, hopes to shed light on the issue.
- Lenny Kravitz clarified his recent comments about feeling overlooked by Black award shows, stating he was specifically referring to these events and not the Black media or community as a whole.
- Kravitz expressed concern about Black artists not being recognized for their work in genres such as rock and roll, which he considers a part of Black musical heritage.
- The musician hopes his comments will shed light on the issue and lead to more recognition for Black artists in non-traditional genres at Black award shows.
- Kravitz's comments had sparked criticism, with some journalists claiming his publicists had previously avoided Black media.
- The artist is set to release his 12th full-length album, Blue Electric Light, on March 15, 2024.