The Weeknd looked ever-suave as he arrived at the Music In Action Awards hosted by the Black Music Action Coalition in West Hollywood on Thursday.
Having used his influential platform to support the Black Lives Matter movement, the singer, 31, was honoured with the Quincy Jones Humanitarian Award which he gleefully showed off on the red carpet.
He certainly put his best fashion foot forward in a black wool jacket layered above a coordinating shirt and suit trousers.
Centre of attention: The Weeknd looked ever-suave as he arrived at the Music In Action Awards hosted by the Black Music Action Coalition in West Hollywood on Thursday
Delighted: The Blinding Lights hitmaker beamed for onlookers while flashing a peace sign as he debuted a sophisticated new look with a pair of black-rimmed glasses
The Blinding Lights hitmaker beamed for onlookers while flashing a peace sign as he debuted a sophisticated new look with a pair of black-rimmed glasses.
The BMAC was formed just 15 months ago and held the ceremony to honour musicians, executives, businesses, entrepreneurs, and activists who have made significant contributions to social justice, change, and/or equity over the past year.
A spokesperson told Variety: ‘The Weeknd and H.E.R. have both used their platforms to call attention to racial and social injustice and raise awareness globally.’
Deserving: Having used his influential platform to support the Black Lives Matter movement, the singer, 31, was honoured with the Quincy Jones Humanitarian Award which he gleefully showcased while gracing the red carpet with his presence
Its co-founder Prophet added: ‘There are many more miles on this road to eradicating systemic racism but we must celebrate and encourage each other along the way.
‘Black Music Action Coalition recognizes there are many more miles on this road to eradicating systemic racism but we must celebrate and encourage each other along the way.’
It comes after The Weeknd boycotted of the Grammy Awards by refusing to submit his music for consideration.
Frustrated: It comes after the songwriter boycotted of the Grammy Awards by refusing to submit his music for consideration
The songwriter blasted the Recording Academy in November when his blockbuster album After Hours was completely snubbed.
While the Recording Academy seemingly addressed his grievances about ‘secret committees’ in May by removing the controversial nominee review committees, his record label Republic did not submit any of his new music.
While The Weeknd hasn’t released a new album this year, he did release a new single entitled Save Your Tears in May.
Sensational: Dina LaPolt made sure she was unmissable in a bubblegum pink blazer and matching suit trousers. George Clinton put on an animated display while cutting a very fashionable stone trench coat featuring marine prints
Dazzling: Isley Nicole Melton stunned in a red jumpsuit featuring orange, black and white prints
Heartfelt: The Weeknd gave a touching speech as he collected his gong
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