Leon Thomas Fetches ASCAP's Vanguard Award

Leon Thomas will be presented with the ASCAP Vanguard Award during an invitation-only event in L.A. on June 25. The singer-songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist, who received the ASCAP R&B/Hip-Hop and Rap Song of the Year Award in 2024 for co-writing SZA’s “Snooze,” joins past recipients including Victoria Monét, Migos, Janelle Monáe and Beastie Boys.

“Leon Thomas is one of R&B’s most creative forces today and is reshaping its sound with his boundary-breaking artistry,” ASCAP EVP/Head of Creative Membership Nicole George-Middleton said. “His passion, creativity and undeniable talent have established him as a defining voice of this generation.”

Thomas has won three Grammys, including two this year for his work on his latest solo album, MUTT (EZMNY/Motown/Capitol). He’s produced and/or written music for Ariana Grande, Post Malone, Freddie Gibbs, Drake, JAŸ-Z and many more. And he’s only 32. When we were that age, we were still stealing WiFi and doing bong rips.