Billboard and VENU Honor Khalid with Inaugural Disruptor Award at Live Music Summit
Khalid receives the Billboard Disruptor Award, presented by VENU, at the Billboard Live Music Summit in Los Angeles • Photo Credit: Rashida Zagon
LOS ANGELES, November 8, 2025 (ENTERTAINMENT INTERVIEWS) — Entertainment company Venu Holding Corporation and Billboard have presented singer-songwriter Khalid with the inaugural Billboard Disruptor Award. The award was given during Billboard’s Live Music Summit on November 3 in Los Angeles.
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The Billboard Disruptor Award, powered by VENU, recognizes artists and innovators who challenge conventions and contribute to shaping the future of the music industry. Khalid, known for chart-topping singles such as “Young Dumb & Broke,” “Location,” and “Better,” received the honor for his artistic versatility and cross-genre collaborations.
“Khalid isn’t just an artist. He’s an architect of what music can be when you ignore boundaries. He moves effortlessly between sounds, styles, and collaborations, creating something that is entirely his own. That kind of fearless creativity is what drives Khalid and VENU, where we believe that artists deserve a platform instead of just a stage and that fans should be part of the journey from the start. That’s what the Disruptor Award is about: the courage to reimagine what’s possible. Khalid embodies that vision, and VENU is proud to celebrate him as we reshape the future of live entertainment together,” said J.W. Roth, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of VENU.
Khalid released his fourth studio album, after the sun goes down, through RCA Records on October 10. The artist, who rose to prominence at age 17, has several songs in Spotify’s Billions Club and has appeared on multiple Billboard charts spanning genres such as Adult Contemporary, Latin, Rock & Alternative, Rap, and Dance. His collaborations include work with artists such as Ed Sheeran, Marshmello, Halsey, and Billie Eilish.
VENU, a publicly traded company on the NYSE American exchange, operates a portfolio of luxury, experience-driven venues across the United States and is expanding nationwide. The company’s partnerships with major entertainment and hospitality organizations reflect its focus on developing premium, fan-centered live music destinations.
For more information, visit www.venu.live.
Source: Venu Holding Corporation
