Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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The Peabody Awards celebrated musician, Oscar-winning filmmaker, and activist Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson with the 2025 Trailblazer Award during an intimate event at The Sun Rose Hotel in Los Angeles on October 10, 2025. The evening paid tribute to Questlove’s transformative influence across music, film, and culture. Actor, writer, and producer Quinta Brunson presented Questlove with the award, which was then followed by an impactful conversation with Peabody Awards Executive Director Dr. Jeffrey Jones.

For more: peabodyawards.com/trailblazer-celebration-highlights