Interscope Exec & Common Honored at Black Music Action Coalition Gala

The Black Music Action Coalition pulled together for their sixth annual gala, and they came correct with the honorees. Nicole Wyskoarko from Interscope and Common were among those recognized for their work in the space — alongside living legends like Patti LaBelle and the revolutionary crew of Public Enemy.

Live Nation backing the event says something about where the conversation's at right now. It's not just about the music anymore; it's about who's building infrastructure, who's checking power, and who's staying real about what Black artists actually need in this industry.

When you see names like that in one room getting celebrated, it's a reminder that the work happens in layers. Some people are pushing from the label side, some from the activist lane, some from the booth. The coalition's been on it for six years straight, which speaks to how serious this really is.

Read the full story at Billboard → https://www.billboard.com/pro/common-patti-labelle-honored-black-music-action-coalition/