Industry May 20, 2026

Chance the Rapper Performs Stirring Muhammad Ali Tribute ‘I Was a Rock’ at Gordon Parks Foundation Annual Awards

Alicia Keys, Swizz Beatz, John Legend & Pharrell were also in attendance for the NYC dinner and auction honoring the late photojournalism icon.

Originally published by Billboard
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Chance the Rapper Performs Stirring Muhammad Ali Tribute ‘I Was a Rock’ at Gordon Parks Foundation Annual Awards

Chance the Rapper performed his song "I Was a Rock" as a tribute to Muhammad Ali at the Gordon Parks Foundation Annual Awards. The event, held in NYC, honored the late photojournalism icon. Attendees included Alicia Keys, Swizz Beatz, John Legend, and Pharrell. Originally reported by Billboard.