Rapper Nas to Receive BMI Icon Award

BMI announced on July 29th, 2026, that Grammy-winning rap icon Nas will be honored with the BMI Icon Award at the upcoming 2026 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards ceremony. The event is scheduled to take place in Los Angeles on Wednesday, August 26th.

The BMI Icon Award is presented to songwriters who have crafted works of extraordinary and lasting impact on music and culture. Nas is recognized for his significant contributions to R&B and hip-hop music throughout his career.

In addition to honoring Nas, the awards ceremony will celebrate the top R&B and hip-hop songs, songwriters, producers, and publishers of the year. BMI is a global music rights management organization that represents songwriters, composers, and music publishers.