Music stars Snoop Dogg, SZA, Latto, Charlie Wilson, Metro Boomin and Tyler, the Creator are among this year’s slate of EBONY Power 100 honorees. The awards ceremony — which will also commemorate the legendary magazine’s 79th anniversary — will take place Nov. 17 at Nya Studios West in Los Angeles.
The 100 honorees are divided among 10 categories: Artists in Residence, Business Disruptors, Community Crusaders, Entertainment Powerhouses, Generation Next, Influential Creators, Leaders in Sport, Media Mavens, Music Innovators and STEM Trailblazers. Representing a diverse array of talent, business entrepreneurs, leaders and pioneers, the list’s additional 2024 honorees include Kevin Hart, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, Jennifer Hudson, Maya Rudolph, Doechii, Jaylen Brown, Keke Palmer and Shannon Sharpe. For a complete list of EBONY Power 100 honorees and updates, visit here.
In a release announcing the 2024 honorees, EBONY CEO Eden Bridgeman said, “We have been gearing up for the most anticipated EBONY Power 100 yet. This iconic list is not just a celebration; it’s a vital recognition of those who are shaping culture and driving real change in our communities. At a time when honoring Black excellence is more important than ever, the excitement is building, and we are excited to unveil the transformative leaders who will define this year’s EBONY Power 100!”
Over the last several years, prior music industry honorees have included Usher, Tems, H.E.R., Travis Scott and Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis. The 2024 EBONY Power 100 Gala is supported in sponsorship by Nationwide, Prime’s new original series Cross, United Airlines and Baccarat.