Platt & JAY-Z @ City Of Hope
• Jon Platt, Chairman & CEO of Warner/Chappell Music announced that Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter will be joining him in L.A. for next month’s City of Hope gala supporting the acclaimed nonprofit clinical research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. The visionary music mogul and 21-time Grammy Award-winning rapper, producer and Warner/Chappell songwriter (right) will present the prestigious Spirit of Life® award to Platt (left). Pharrell Williams will host the star-studded event on October 11. Last year JAY-Z was the first rapper inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, an award that Platt accepted on JAY-Z’s behalf.
Platt said, “It’s no secret that I don’t like being the center of attention — that’s for the songwriters, but when I accept the Spirit of Life award this fall, I can’t think of anyone else I’d rather have presenting it to me. Jay is unquestionably one of the most giving and genuine people I know, not to mention one of the greatest songwriters on the planet. I feel lucky to call him my brother. October 11 is going to be a really special, unforgettable night.”
Each year City of Hope recognizes a philanthropic leader whose work has fundamentally impacted music, film or entertainment. The coveted Spirit of Life® award is its highest honor, having been given to such noted figures as Quincy Jones, Mo Ostin, Clive Davis, Frances W. Preston, Shelli and Irving Azoff, Doug Morris and Sir Lucian Grainge.
For more information about donating to City of Hope and purchasing tickets to the upcoming gala dinner, please visit CityofHope.org/mfei-spirit. [Photo credit: Kodak Lens]
