Leon Thomas to receive ASCAP Vanguard Award for shaping the future of R&B

Associated Press

Published: May 19, 2026 at 8:02 AM

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FILE - Leon Thomas performs "Mutt" during the BET Awards in Los Angeles on June 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)

FILE - Leon Thomas performs "Mutt" during the 68th annual Grammy Awards, Feb. 1, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)

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FILE - Leon Thomas performs "Mutt" during the BET Awards in Los Angeles on June 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)