Usher, LL Cool J and Gunna Honored at Black Music Action Coalition Gala 2024
variety.comSteven J. Horowitz Senior Music Writer The Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC) convened once again at Los Angeles’ Beverly Hilton last night for its fourth annual awards gala, celebrating stars including Usher, LL Cool J, Gunna and more during an evening meant to uplift the Black community and honor some of its most supportive stars.
The group, which formed in 2020 to address systemic racism in the music business, staged an evening replete with a catered dinner, cocktails and performances from BJ the Chicago Kid and Anthony Hamilton.
Presented by Live Nation, the BMAC Gala highlighted the organization’s mentorship and income programs in an ongoing effort to enact change in the industry and beyond.
Usher was on hand to accept the Quincy Jones Humanitarian Award at the end of the evening, as presented by Bobby Brown. “When I was asked to present Usher with this incredible honor, I didn’t hesitate,” said Brown. “When you get to celebrate someone who has impacted both the stage and lives of so many around the world.
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