Questlove, drummer and co-founder of The Roots, will probably be honored with the 2025 Peabody Trailblazer Award on October 10 in Los Angeles.

The Philly legend shouldn’t be solely a musician but in addition a filmmaker, writer, and cultural voice. He has received each an Oscar and a Grammy, and now he’s being acknowledged for his influence on music, storytelling, and social change.

The award will probably be introduced by Abbott Elementary star actress Quinta Brunson, who additionally obtained the Trailblazer Award previously. After getting the award, Quest will sit down for a particular dialog with Civil Rights activist Angela Davis to speak about his profession and the way his work connects with tradition and historical past.

The Peabody Trailblazer Award is given to individuals who use distinctive methods of telling tales to affect tradition and make a distinction. Questlove was chosen for the way he has helped form music by reside Hip-Hop performances, his award-winning documentary “Summer season of Soul“, and up to date initiatives like Sly Lives and 50 Years of SNL Music, each of which earned Emmy nominations.

In accordance with the Peabody group, Questlove’s work goes past leisure. By books, instructing, and curating, he has helped extra folks perceive the deep connections between music, race, and social points. His efforts have made certain Black creativity and historical past are remembered and revered.

The award ceremony will probably be held at The Solar Rose Lodge, with assist from Dropbox, Onyx Collective, and Amazon. Peabody, which relies on the College of Georgia, provides awards yearly to honor highly effective tales in areas like information, movie, podcasts, youngsters’s reveals, and extra. Questlove’s Trailblazer Award highlights his function as not only a musician, however a cultural chief making an actual influence.