Gala was held September 19, 2024 at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. The awards ceremony hosted by Kenny Burns celebrated passionate artists, executives, and activists who are pivotal changemakers in championing racial equity and social justice within their community,

At the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles on Thursday night, stars including Usher, LL Cool J, Gunna, and others were celebrated at the BMAC's fourth annual awards gala.

Rapper Gunna also received a special commendation during an evening devoted to the "intersection of activism and music."

The Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC) hosted its fourth annual BMAC Gala at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. The star-studded evening celebrated passionate artists, executives, entrepreneurs, and activists who are changemakers using their platforms to uplift social justice and positive impact within their communities.

Gold Derby associate editor Latasha Ford was on the red carpet to speak with Clarence Avant Trailblazer Award recipient LL Cool J, hip-hop legend Flavor Flav, producer and media mogul Mona Scott-Young,