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Canadian Music Visionary La Mar Taylor Honored by Billboard
15 Nov
Summary
- La Mar Taylor named first Billboard Canada 40 Under 40 Visionary Award honoree
- Recognized for over a decade of work with The Weeknd and impact on Toronto's creative community
- Canadian country singer Cameron Whitcomb rises on Billboard Canadian Hot 100 chart
In a significant milestone for the Canadian music industry, La Mar Taylor has been named the first-ever Billboard Canada 40 Under 40 Visionary Award honoree. The recognition comes in acknowledgment of Taylor's more than a decade-long work with global superstar The Weeknd, as well as his profound impact on Toronto's creative community.
As The Weeknd's creative director, Taylor has been instrumental in shaping the artist's visual identity, from album covers to tours and even the iconic Super Bowl halftime show. The pair's journey together began in their teenage years in Scarborough, where they dropped out of school to pursue their musical dreams.
