John Legend 'deeply honored' to receive The Rebel Award at GCFA
John Legend sang his song 'Redemption' during the acceptance speech
John Legend received The Rebel Award at the 2024 Green Carpet Fashion Awards.
Taking to Instagram on Friday, the One Time singer shared photos from the awards ceremony where he was introduced by Shaka Senghor.
In the caption, he expressed, “deeply honored to receive The Rebel Award at the 2024 @greencarpetfashionawards and to be introduced by the incredible @shakasenghor.”
Detailing his story of transformation, he wrote further, “his story of transformation and resilience inspired me to sing and reaffirms why we must continue to listen to each other and work with unwavering commitment towards a more loving and just world. Thank you, Shaka, and thank you to the GCFA. Let's keep making waves for change.”
He also added a clip from his acceptance speech, where he sang his song Redemption.
After singing the song, the All of Me singer said, “I wasn’t planning to sing but, hearing Shaka speak like that i was so inspired.”
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“I do believe that I have been given a platform and I am supposed to use my platform to speak out, to use my voice, amplify the voices of others, and to fight for justice,” he added.
Legend was accompanied with his wife Chrissy Teigen at the event, with whom he shares four kids.