Teyana Taylor’s Prayer As Culture Creators Brunch from Harlem offers more than just mimosas

June 30, 2024

Teyana Taylor was honored as Innovator of the Year at the 8th Annual Culture Creators Innovators & Leaders Awards Brunch on June 28, 2024 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills .

The exclusive event, hosted by journalist Gia Peppers, brought together industry icons and thought leaders to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to black culture across various sectors..

Taylor’s Her remarkable career was highlighted in a celebratory video montage that showed her journey from choreographing for Beyoncé at age 16 to her current status as a multi-talented star.

Her achievements include eight gold-certified singles, a platinum award for “Gonna Love Me”, as well as success as a music video director, actress and creative director for various artists.

In her acceptance speech Taylor offered an emotional prayer expressing gratitude for her journey and thanking her family and team for their support.

Her 8-year-old daughter Junie accompanied her on stage and added a heartwarming moment to the ceremony.

Other notable award winners at the event included:

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Connie Orlando, BET’s EVP of Specials, Music Programming and Music Strategy, Lorrie Bartlett, CAA Account Manager who received the Icon Award, Monique Idlett, Co-Founder of Reign Venture Capital, Tai Beauchamp, Brown Girl Jane CBO and media personality, Claire Sulmers, FashionBombDaily CEO/Founder, Alencia Johnson, social influence and brand engagement strategist, Cecil White, WME Sports agent and manager, Wayman + Micah, celebrity stylist duo, Alton Glass, AI innovator and immersive technology expert, and Maya and Brian Smith, creators of haircare brand The Doux

The event was also a benefit for the Culture Creators Foundation, raising funds to support underrepresented students in industries that lack diversity.

Photo credit: HWM.