presented its first-ever Social Justice Award to Chuck D, the pioneering U.S. hip hop artist, activist and co-founder of Public Enemy., the only Canadian hip hop artist to top the Billboard Hot 100 charts, and a local legend who has dedicated his career to lifting up those around him.Offishall’s career has been defined by a sense of purpose: he uses hip hop as a form of education, empowerment and resistance.
Offishall said that growing up in a community where philanthropy was valued, with a mother who was involved at City Hall, inspired him. “I feel blessed to give back by doing what I love,” he said.