Overview

• Mariah Carey and Lenny Kravitz were honored with the Global Impact Award at the Black Music Collective event ahead of the 2024 Grammys, recognizing their achievements in the music industry.
• The event featured tributes from iconic artists like Stevie Wonder, George Clinton, and Babyface, celebrating the honorees' contributions to music.
• Carey highlighted her fight against industry standards to focus on her love for Black music, while Kravitz shared his musical influences and journey.
• The Black Music Collective dinner, an initiative by the Recording Academy, aims to celebrate and increase Black representation within the organization.
• The evening was filled with performances honoring the recipients, including renditions of their hits and heartfelt speeches about their impact on music.