Clive Davis’s coveted pre-Grammy party is an event that celebrities anticipate. The music industry’s elite clamor together for the annual event where they’re able to enjoy music in a relaxed environment, put on by one music’s more powerful, influential, wealthy, respected and famous figures. This year, with the Industry Icons Award at this year’s pre-awards gala.

Diddy "Blown Away" By Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Award In Thank You Video
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“Clive Davis and Arista Records gave me a chance when I was starting Bad Boy Records, he was one the first industry executives to really believe in me. I’m forever grateful for him,”  shared with Vibe. “ and receive the Industry Icons Award is truly a blessing.”

The music icon wasn’t finished sharing his gratitude because he took to Instagram to give some last-minute thoughts about the honor. While receiving a hair mask, Diddy said, ! Thank you, Clive and the whole crew. It’s a big honor for me, but I have to take the time out and just thank every producer, engineer, executive, artist, Bad Boy employee, every manager, every label that I’ve worked with, everybody that’s been involved in my musical career as an executive. This is like, the highest award you can get as an executive from the most legendary record executive in the game, Clive Davis.”

Diddy  flying in from around the world as they make their way to Clive Davis’s coveted event, so check out the grateful media mogul’s full message below.

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