Variety is pleased to announce the following three awardees for this eighth annual Hitmakers celebrationthis year presented by AFEELA. All three are recognized for their efforts on behalf of others as well as their musical achievements:

Quavo – Humanitarian of the Year Award, for his work in arms control;

Jelly Roll – Changemaker of the Year Award, for his work with the incarcerated and addiction recovery;

RAY – Triple Threat Award, for her work as an artist and songwriter and for her outspoken efforts in support of the songwriting community.

“Music can make the world a better place on its own, but with these honors, we want to recognize the efforts of three musicians who have used their platforms to improve the lives of others,” he said. VarietyJem Aswad’s executive music editor.

“Quavo lost his nephew and Migos bandmate Takeoff in a senseless shooting and created the Rocket Foundation to end gun violence — and partnered with Vice President Kamala Harris and the first White House Office on Prevention of gun violence to support criminal violence intervention. .

“Jelly Roll often talks about his own struggles as a young man and has used those experiences to create and contribute to multiple efforts on behalf of incarcerated youth, addiction recovery and more, even addressing Congress earlier this year.

“And RAYE is a staunch supporter of songwriters, who are inexplicably at the heart of the music streaming economy.”

The three artists will join previously announced Hitmaker of the Year Charli xcx at the Dec. 7 event and accompanying magazine and website, which will look back on the year in music and recognize the writers, producers, editors, managers and executives who helped make — and break — the 25 most consumed group songs. year, as measured by Billboard and Luminate Charts.

More winners will be announced in the coming weeks.

Hitmakers culminates with an invitation-only brunch on Saturday, December 7 in Los Angeles. Wells Fargo will be a major event partner. Previous Variety Hitmakers of the year include SZA, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, Harry Styles, Jack Harlowand Elton John and Dua Lipa.

This year’s event sponsors include Presenting Partner AFEELA, a mobility brand developed by Sony Honda Mobility Inc. They will showcase their AFEELA brand prototype vehicle and provide attendees with exclusive hands-on demonstrations, offering a unique, up-close experience with the future. of mobility.

“We are honored to be a presenting partner for this year’s Variety Hitmakers event, supporting the artists and pioneers who are shaping the music industry. AFEELA is a mobility brand that aims to revolutionize the way people move by redefining the relationship between people and mobility. Just as these artists push creative boundaries, AFEELA is committed to transforming our customers’ mobility experience by merging mobility with entertainment through advanced technologies,” said Yasuhide Mizuno, Managing Director, President and CEO, Sony Honda Mobility Inc.