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A$AP Rocky Honored at Tribeca X 2026
27 May
Summary
- A$AP Rocky receives the inaugural Tribeca X Filmmaker of the Year Award.
- Tribeca X highlights brand-supported storytelling and new industry models.
- Summit features industry leaders discussing brand building and creative evolution.

Tribeca X, a flagship program of the Tribeca Festival, will honor A$AP Rocky with its first-ever Filmmaker of the Year Award on June 8-9. This award recognizes his significant impact across music, fashion, film, design, and brand storytelling. The summit, held at Spring Studios, aims to showcase evolving models for brand-supported content creation.
This year's programming includes discussions with Cedric the Entertainer on business building, Brooklyn Peltz Beckham and Claire Saffitz on culinary brands, and the Droga brothers on creative evolution. Dhar Mann, Michelle Khare, and hosts of "Chewed Up" will also share insights on redefining entertainment and creative ownership.
Additional speakers include Elizabeth Rutledge from American Express and Zuri Hall moderating a talk with Aurora James and Taylor Rooks. Tribeca X also announced selections for its awards across seven categories, featuring work from numerous brands including Netflix, Coca-Cola, Google, and PUMA.