Rapper Jay-Z is all set to receive the prestigious President’s Award at the 50th edition of the NAACP Image Awards this weekend, reports EOnline.com. It was announced on Thursday that the Grammy awardee will be recognised with the hounour for special achievement and distinguished public service.
“The President’s Award is an honour we carefully bestow upon an individual, maintaining its significance and commitment to recognising excellence in service that directly affects our community,” NAACP President Derrick Johnson said on Thursday. “Shawn Carter has been committed to shedding light on the issues that plague the black community including systematic racism and unjust treatment under the law, utilising his global platform to create everlasting change.”
Johnson went on to add, “There is no better time than now, as we celebrate our 50th year, to honor him with this award.”
