California's Black Music Collective, an official pre-Grammy event, has honored Lil Wayne, Dr. Dre, and Missy Elliott for their musical achievements.
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DJ Khaled presented Wayne with the award and a hug, while Drake and Deion Sanders paid tribute to him through video messages. Swizz Beatz, 2 Chainz and Tyga performed some of Wayne’s hits as well.During his acceptance speech, Wayne explained how the responsibility of making adult decisions was first placed on his shoulders at age 12, when he signed his first record deal with Cash Money. The 40-year-old rapper thanked his mother, the mothers of his children and his kids.
Lil Wayne accepts the Recording Academy global impact award at the Black Music Collective on Feb. 2, 2023, in Los Angeles, California.with the initial thought of making enough money to"buy a decent pair of shoes" to wear to school. The producer-rapper recalled when he first heard hip-hop for the first time in junior high school, and spoke about his knack for collaborating.
Dre was honored with performances by Snoop Dogg, Kurupt and Ty Dolla Sign. Dogg performed"Nuthin’ but a ‘G’ Thang" and"Deep Cover" before the threesome joined together to perform"Ain’t No Fun ," which was produced by Dre.
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