BRANDY, KIRK FRANKLIN AND PHARRELL WILLIAMS RECEIVE GRAND SALUTE AT FOURTH ANNUAL RECORDING ACADEMY® HONORS PRESENTED BY THE BLACK MUSIC COLLECTIVE
All Photos by Getty Images for the Recording Academy® SANTA MONICA, CALIF. ( JAN. 30, 2026 ) — A star-studded evening celebrating the illustrious careers of Grammy ® Award-winning legends Brandy , Kirk Franklin and Pharrell Williams took place Thursday, Jan. 29, at the fourth annual Recording Academy ® Honors presented by the Black Music Collective (BMC), ahead of Music’s Biggest Night ® . Brandy and Franklin were each honored with the Black Music Icon Award , recognizing Black music creators whose artistry, innovation and service have shaped the industry and inspired generations around the world. Williams was presented with the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award , recognizing his musical achievements, as well as his entrepreneurial innovation, philanthropic efforts and far-reaching cultural influence worldwide. “Honoring Brandy, Kirk and Pharrell at this year’s Recording Academy Honors underscored the profound influence t...