In a recent candid conversation with Madison Vain for Esquire, iconic musician Lenny Kravitz delved into his perspective on his history with Black entertainment and media outlets.

He explained that despite a career spanning decades during which he asserts to have “reintroduced many Black art forms,” Kravitz highlighted his notable absence from events like BET and the Source Awards.

He explained, “To this day, I have not been invited to a BET thing or a Source Awards thing,” Kravitz told Vain. “And it’s like, here is a Black artist who has reintroduced many Black art forms, who has broken down barriers just like those that came before me broke down.

Adding, “That is positive. And they don’t have anything to say about it?”

While the 59-year-old artist acknowledged receiving some news coverage from BET in the past, particularly regarding his role in the film “Shotgun Wedding,” Kravitz appeared to be hinting more at award shows and similar recognitions.

The ‘Believe in Me’ singer also delved into the lack of celebration for his success by said publications and organisations, before underscoring his disinterest in accolades, stating that he’s “not here” for all that but rather for “the experience.”

Shifting focus to his recent artistic endeavors, Kravitz mentioned the release of the Tanu Muino-directed “TK421” video in October, teasing the imminent arrival of his next studio album in over five years, titled “Blue Electric Light.” Additionally, his song “Road to Freedom” found a place in the Netflix film “Rustin,” earning praise from director George C. Wolfe, who deemed Kravitz’s voice “viscerally perfect for the end of the film.”

Check out Kravitz’s official video for “TK421” below and click here for the full Esquire piece.

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