{"id":82186,"date":"2026-07-30T00:10:59","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T00:10:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/site.itshrt.com\/hiphopmagizine\/nas-to-receive-the-bmi-icon-award-at-the-2026-bmi-rb-hip-hop-awards\/"},"modified":"2026-07-30T00:10:59","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T00:10:59","slug":"nas-to-receive-the-bmi-icon-award-at-the-2026-bmi-rb-hip-hop-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/site.itshrt.com\/hiphopmagizine\/nas-to-receive-the-bmi-icon-award-at-the-2026-bmi-rb-hip-hop-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Nas to Receive the BMI Icon Award at the 2026 BMI R&#038;B\/Hip-Hop Awards."},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6606220950177433\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- ItShrt Hip Hop Magizine News -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6606220950177433\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"9431463036\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">BMI announced today that GRAMMY-award winning rap icon Nas will receive the BMI Icon Award at the 2026 BMI R&amp;B\/Hip-Hop Awards on Wednesday, August 26 in Los Angeles, CA. Nas will be honored in recognition of his prolific songwriting and immeasurable influence on hip-hop and beyond. The private event will be hosted by BMI CEO Mike O\u2019Neill, Executive Vice President, Chief Revenue &amp; Creative Officer Mike Steinberg and Vice President, Creative, Atlanta, Catherine Brewton.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_67671\" style=\"width: 780px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-67671\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ns.jpg 770w, https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ns-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ns-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ns-267x150.jpg 267w, https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ns-600x337.jpg 600w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" src=\"https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ns.jpg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-67671\" src=\"https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ns.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ns.jpg 770w, https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ns-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ns-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ns-267x150.jpg 267w, https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ns-600x337.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>photo: Danny Hastings<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Throughout the evening, BMI will also salute the songwriters, producers and music publishers of the past year\u2019s 35 most-performed R&amp;B\/Hip-Hop songs from BMI\u2019s repertoire of more than 25 million musical works. The BMI R&amp;B\/Hip-Hop Songwriter, Song, Producer, and Publisher of the Year and Top Producers will also be named during the ceremony.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u201cNas has both defined and elevated hip-hop through his groundbreaking storytelling, lyrical excellence and a lasting commitment to artistic innovation,\u201d said Brewton. \u201cFrom his earliest works to the music mogul that he is today, Nas is a true icon whose legacy continues to inspire artists, influence culture and shape the sound of hip-hop for generations.\u201d She added, \u201cWe are also looking forward to honoring all this year\u2019s award-winning songwriters, producers, and publishers. It\u2019s going to be a night to remember.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-2\" style=\"margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;\">\n<a title=\"Hip-Hop hats, buckets, snapbacks, beanies.\" href=\"https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/shop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-64516 size-full\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hip-hop-hats.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-64516 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hip-hop-hats.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Widely regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time, Nas (born Nasir Jones) has built a three-decade long career defined by ingenuity, authenticity, and an unwavering commitment to the art of songwriting. His critically acclaimed 1994 debut album, <em>Illmatic<\/em>, is often considered one of the greatest hip-hop albums ever recorded, redefining East Coast rap through its vivid storytelling and intricate lyricism. Since then, Nas has released 17 studio albums, earned multiple platinum certifications and sold more than 35 million records worldwide. Revered as the \u201cKing of New York,\u201d his influence on hip-hop is immeasurable. 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