Los Angeles, CA — The Living Legends Foundation® (LLF) has finalized its 2025 Awards Dinner & Gala honorees, adding Kevin “Coach K” Lee and Pierre “P” Thomas of Quality Control Music, and Zelma Redding, President & Founder of the Otis Redding Foundation. Proceeds from the event support LLF assistance programs for industry professionals in need.
2025 Impact & Legacy Awards
- Impact Award: Kevin “Coach K” Lee & Pierre “P” Thomas (COO & CEO, Quality Control Music) — Recognized for building one of hip-hop’s most influential companies and developing artists including Migos, Lil Baby, Lil Yachty, and City Girls, among others.
- Legacy Award: Zelma Redding (President & Founder, Otis Redding Foundation) — Honored for longstanding leadership in arts education and stewardship of Otis Redding’s legacy.
Previously Announced Honorees
- Ray Harris Lifetime Achievement Award: Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis (Producers/Writers, Flyte Tyme Productions)
- Chairman’s Award: James L. Winston (President & CEO, National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters)
- Music Executive Award: Samantha Selolwane (Head of Promotions, RCA)
- Media Icon Award: Cynthia Horner (Publisher, Right On! Digital)
- Jerry Boulding Radio Executive Award: Kashon Powell (VP Programming, iHeart Chicago)
- Frankie Crocker Radio Personality Award: DeDe McGuire (Host, “DeDe in the Morning”)
- Mike Bernardo Female Executive Award: Carole Carper (Broadcast & Music Industry Executive)
- Kendall Minter Entertainment Advocate Award: Louise West (CEO, West Entertainment Services)
Event Details
- Date: Friday, October 3, 2025
- Location:
