Babyface and SZA To be Honored at 2024 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards

BMI announced that GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer Babyface will receive the BMI Icon Award at the 2024 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards on September 5th. This honor recognizes his extensive catalog of hit songs that have connected with audiences across generations. Additionally, GRAMMY Award-winning singer/songwriter SZA will be presented with the BMI Champion Award for her efforts in fostering the next generation of music creators. The event will be hosted by BMI President & CEO Mike O’Neill and Vice President, Creative, Atlanta, Catherine Brewton, at Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles.

“We’re excited to honor the legendary Babyface with the BMI Icon Award in celebration of his incredible talent and gift of prolific songwriting which has influenced decades of hits among all genres,” said Brewton. “We’ll also recognize the exceptional industry-shifting career of SZA, who challenges conventions and has a unique vibe that continues to transform and inspire a new feel of R&B that we have grown to love. It will be a phenomenal night of music celebrating BMI’s award-winning songwriters, producers, and music publishers that we’re so fortunate to represent.”

Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds has contributed to over 800 million records sold and over 800 billion streams. As the co-founder of LaFace Records, he launched the careers of Toni Braxton, P!nk, TLC, Outkast, Usher, and more. Babyface has released three consecutive multi-platinum albums and recently topped the Billboard Adult R&B Airplay chart in 2023 with “As a matter of fact.” His accolades include 13 GRAMMY wins and numerous BMI Awards.

SZA, a GRAMMY Award-winning singer/songwriter, continues to set new standards in creativity and songwriting with over 10 billion streams worldwide. Her debut album “Ctrl” and sophomore effort “SOS” both received critical acclaim and commercial success. SZA has received four GRAMMY Awards, a Golden Globe nomination, and an Academy Award nomination.

For more information on the BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards, visit BMI’s official website and use the hashtag #BMIRnBHHAwards on social media.