Pharrell Williams is set to receive the MOBO Global Songwriter Award and Slick Rick will be honored with MOBO Lifetime Achievement at the 2026 MOBO Awards.
A visionary figure in Hip-Hop and pop culture for over three decades, Williams is set to be honored with the MOBO Global Songwriter Award in recognition of his influence on music.
South London-born Hip-Hop Icon Slick Rick is a Grammy-winning artist, master storyteller, fashion pioneer and the most sampled voice in Hip-Hop history.
Both the artists will be presented with the awards at the 30th anniversary celebrations, hosted by Eve and Eddie Kadi at Co-op Live in Manchester on March 26.
Slick Rick says, "It's a real honor to be recognized by the MOBO Awards, which have long celebrated the richness of Black music and culture. From Mitcham - South London to New York and beyond, my journey in Hip Hop has always been about storytelling, imagination and staying true to the culture, so this moment right here feels special and warm."
Slick Rick and Estelle will join forces for a unique collaborative performance that highlights Slick's incredible Hip Hop journey. Plus, Jamaican superstar Shenseea joins the line-up alongside previously announced performers - Olivia Dean, FLO, Tiwa Savage, 'MOBO Salutes: Grime 25' medley with Wiley, Chip, Nolay, Scorcher and D Double E (curated by DJ Target), Aitch, and Myles Smith.
Tickets for Europe's biggest celebration of Black music and culture are available via mobo.com/tickets.
Amazon Music will livestream the 2026 MOBO Awards. The ceremony will be available to watch on the Amazon Music UK channel on Twitch from 8 PM GMT on 26 March. An exclusive BBC One broadcast special, "MOBO Awards 2026: Access All Areas," hosted by DJ Target, airs on March 27.
Listeners can also follow the action on BBC Radio 1Xtra with select tracks and artists being played across daytime shows in the lead up to the awards ceremony.
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