The Recording Academy has announced American rapper and
businessman, Sean “Diddy” Combs as the 2020 Grammy Salute To Industry Icons
honoree in recognition of his 25-year career and “continuous influence on the
music industry and beyond.”
The acclaimed music producer who just celebrated his 50th
birthday will get to celebrate his decades-long career at The Recording
Academy’s Pre-Grammy Gala on January 25, a day before the annual awards
ceremony.
According to a statement by Clive Davis, co-host of the
Pre-GRAMMY Gala, said Combs “fully deserves this wonderful recognition. “It’s personally so gratifying that Sean
“Puffy” Combs is this year’s icon,” he said.
“From his past innovative and creative contributions right
from the very inception of the hip hop revolution, to his many memorable
appearances at the Pre-Grammy Gala as both speaker and performer, it’s all come
full circle. I couldn’t be happier for Sean as a dear friend and colleague” he
said.
