In 2025, musician and actor Leon Thomas began his humanitarian efforts by serving as the Artist Ambassador for the Recording Academy’s Music Advocacy Day. There, he helped advocate for the rights of music creators and protecting artists from being exploited, particularly by artificial intelligence.
He also participated in the event’s grassroots movement, which connected musicians and creators with congressional representatives. He spoke out on protecting the National Endowment for the Arts, which is, of course, under threat.
June saw him raising funds for children afflicted with rare diseases by promoting the Lift for Life campaign. He urged folks to make donations to Cree Thomas, another Lift for Life participant, and he promoted the fundraising platform used by the campaign on social media.
He filled out the rest of the year by speaking publicly on the importance of community and dropping his critically acclaimed album MUTT, which earned him the BET Award for Best New Artist.
