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Pharrell Calls for Empathy at Black Music Collective Event

1/30/2026

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At the Black Music Collective on January 29, 2026, Pharrell Williams urged U.S. leaders to show empathy.
He received the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award from Justin Timberlake.
R&B artist Brandy and gospel singer Kirk Franklin were honored.
A surprise Grammy was presented to Eve for The Roots' You Got Me.

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Story summary

At the Black Music Collective on January 29, 2026, Pharrell Williams urged U.S. leaders to show empathy.
He received the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award from Justin Timberlake.
R&B artist Brandy and gospel singer Kirk Franklin were honored.
A surprise Grammy was presented to Eve for The Roots' You Got Me.