JAY-Z to Receive GRAMMY Industry Icons Award

At 47, Brooklyn-born rapper JAY-Z has cemented himself as an icon in the realm of rap and business. As such, Hov will receive the Grammys' Salute to Industry Icons Award at the 2018 Pre-Grammy Gala, according to Billboard. Neil Portnow, president and CEO of the Recording Academy, said in a statement: "His contributions as an industry trailblazer and music visionary only begin to touch on the tremendous impact he's made both in entertainment and beyond. JAY-Z also embodies the vibrant spirit of N...