For his outstanding commitment to service and excellence, Jay-Z will receive the prestigious President’s Award, which will be presented by NAACP President Derrick Johnson.

“The President’s Award is an honor we carefully bestow upon an individual, maintaining its significance and commitment to recognizing excellence in service that directly affects our community,” Johnson said in a statement. “Shawn Carter (Jay’s government name) has been committed to shedding light on the issues that plague the black community including systematic racism and unjust treatment under the law, utilizing his global platform to create everlasting change… There is no better time than now, as we celebrate our 50th year, to honor him with this award.”