Nas joins Snoop Dogg, Lil Wayne, and James Brown as the latest recipient of BMI’s Icon Award at the August 26 ceremony in LA. Nas is set to receive the BMI Icon Award at the 2026 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards on August 26 in Los Angeles. BMI VP Catherine Brewton called Nas “a true icon whose legacy continues to inspire artists, influence culture and shape the sound of Hip-Hop for generations.” Sign up for exclusivesIn being named a BMI Icon, Nas joins an elite group that includes James Brown, Snoop Dogg, Lil Wayne, Busta Rhymes, and Babyface. The BMI Icon Award is BMI’s highest honor, adding to a 2026 run that’s already put Nas at the biggest stages in the game.