Alicia Keys Says DEI “Is A Gift” As She Accepts Dr. Dre Global Impact Grammy Award
deadline.comAlicia Keys is championing diversity initiatives as her work is recognized at the 67th Grammy Awards. After winning the Dr.
Dre Global Impact Award at Sunday’s awards show, Keys shined a light on other female music producers and called for more platforms for diverse voices. “This is not the time to shut down the diversity of voices,” said Keys. “We’ve seen on this stage talented, hardworking people from different backgrounds with different points of view, and it changes the game.
DEI is not a threat, it’s a gift.” Beyoncé led the nominations with 11 categories, followed by Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, Post Malone and Charli XCX at seven each, and Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan with six apiece.
The Recording Academy previously revealed Benson Boone, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, Charli XCX, Doechii, Raye, Sabrina Carpenter, Shakira, Teddy Swims, Brad Paisley, Brittany Howard, Coldplay’s Chris Martin, Cynthia Erivo, Herbie Hancock, Jacob Collier, Janelle Monáe, John Legend, Lainey Wilson, Sheryl Crow, St.
Read more on deadline.com
