Photography Jerritt ClarkeMusic / NewsMusic / News21 Savage receives the National Immigration Law Center’s ‘highest honour’The rapper is being recognised for his fight for immigrant rightsShareLink copied ✔️October 5, 2019October 5, 2019Text Thom Waite Remember when the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (aka ICE) detained 21 Savage earlier this year, claiming that he was unlawfully present in the country and leading him to accept that he might be deported? Well, since then, the rapper has been campaigning for immigrants’ rights and this week he’s been recognised for his efforts. Specifically, the National Immigration Law Center – an organisation defending the rights of low-income immigrants and their families – has given him its “highest honour”: the Courageous Luminaries Award. 21 Savage (real name She'yaa Bin Abraham-Joseph) has, in the months since his detainment, made the most of the platform that arose with the #Free21Savage campaign, to defend and campaign for immigrants’ rights. He’s also donated $25,000 to the Southern Poverty Law Center, which provides access to legal representation to immigrants in deep south detention centers. Besides his work for immigrants, 21 Savage has also championed a financial literacy scheme to help kids deal with money and an Atlanta school drive. You can read more about these in his interview with Another Man. Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.TrendingIs this the most corrupt World Cup ever?From Donald Trump’s alleged meddling to theories of a pro-Argentina conspiracy, accusations of foul play are taking over the 2026 World CupLife & CultureLife & CultureWhy the smartest person you know is watching Love IslandDODOFashionDoDo is longing for an escapist Italian summer – aren’t we all!Art & PhotographyThese photos explore the ‘human, tender, gritty truths’ behind kinkBeauty10 of the hottest Instagram accounts fusing art, sex and eroticaArt & Photography‘Queer, playful, chaotic and sweaty’: Photos from east London’s HowlMusicDream Academy: the TV show forging the next big global girl groupMusicOlivia Rodrigo: ‘A breakup can be an opportunity to redirect your life’Dazed LeagueThe heart and soul of LA’s exploding street soccer sceneEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy