Nas Honored with BMI Icon Award, Kendrick Lamar Named Songwriter of the Year at 2026 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards

Nas received the prestigious BMI Icon Award at the 2026 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards, celebrating his significant contributions to music over decades. Kendrick Lamar was recognized as Songwriter of the Year for co-writing six of the past year's most performed songs, including "luther," which also won Song of the Year. O Lil Angel was named R&B/Hip-Hop Producer of the Year for his extensive work.