T-Pain, GloRilla Expected to Receive Honors at 2025 BMI Awards in Los Angeles

T-Pain and GloRilla will be honored as the top recipients at the 2025 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards, scheduled for August 28 in Los Angeles. T-Pain is receiving the BMI President’s Award in recognition of his influential career and pioneering use of Auto-Tune, which has shaped the sound of modern music and resonated across generations. GloRilla will be presented with the BMI Impact Award for her bold artistry and rapid rise in hip-hop since her breakout in 2022, joining a distinguished list of past recipients. The ceremony will also celebrate the songwriters, producers, and music publishers behind the year's 35 most-performed R&B/Hip-Hop songs, awarding categories such as Songwriter, Song, Producer, and Publisher of the Year. Hosted by BMI executives including President Mike O’Neill and Vice President Catherine Brewton, the event highlights the creative visionaries shaping the genre's future. Beyond music, T-Pain is noted for his ventures in gaming and streaming, further showcasing his wide-reaching influence.