Dave Chappelle will become the first comedian to receive the President's Award during the 2025 NAACP Image Awards, which is set to air live from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, Calif., on Saturday,

The Emmy and Grammy Award-winning comedian will be recognized for his “thought-provoking humor” during the civil rights organization’s 56th event on Feb. 22.

The sometimes controversial performer will receive the award at the 56th NAACP Image Awards at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.

Past recipients of the prestigious honor include Muhammad Ali, Jay-Z, Spike Lee, Jesse Jackson, Colin Powell, Condoleezza Rice, Jay-Z, Rihanna, LeBron James, Usher, Kerry Washington, Lauryn Hill and Gabrielle Union-Wade and Dwyane Wade.