BMI announced on Wednesday (July 29) that the rap legend from New York City’s Queensbridge is slated to receive the BMI Icon Award at the 2026 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards. She continued: “We are also looking forward to honoring all this year’s award-winning songwriters, producers and publishers. The BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards will take place in Los Angeles on Aug. 26, where Nas’ lethal songwriting ability and influence as a pillar of hip-hop will be recognized. Other awards that will be handed out during the ceremony include BMI R&B/Hip-Hop songwriter as well as song, producer and publisher of the year. BMI will honor the publishers, producers and songwriters that were behind the most performed 35 R&B and hip-hop songs from the past year.