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Willow Smith makes history by receiving first-ever NFT Music Award

In an exciting event on May 24, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) presented Willow Smith with the first-ever NFT Music Award. The talented artist, recognized for both her incredible musical talent and as the youngest daughter of Will Smith, became a prominent figure in the NFT space by receiving this prestigious honor from the RIAA.

The NFT plaque commemorates Willow's four most successful singles, all of which have reached platinum status throughout her remarkable career. From her iconic "Whip My Hair" to her most recent single, "Transparent Soul," these musical creations have left an indelible mark on the industry.

Willow's originality and personal touch are reflected in the visual design of the plate, which was created by the artist herself in collaboration with Roc Nation and Infinite Objects. Amazingly, the visual imagery of the artwork will change after Willow's additional certifications are implemented, adding a dynamic and evolving element to this valuable piece.

When asked about this accomplishment, Willow expressed her deep appreciation for having the opportunity to participate in the sacred process of music. "Big love to RIAA and Infinite Objects! I am extremely honored to be able to celebrate these NFT milestones in such a groundbreaking way," she enthusiastically stated.

This distinction awarded to Willow Smith not only highlights her outstanding musical talent, but also underscores the growing adoption of NFTs in the music industry. Over the past year, music NFTs have experienced a remarkable boom, and industry leaders have embraced this cutting-edge trend. For example, music giant Warner Music Group hosted a DJ competition within the Sandbox metaverse last winter, and also developed the themed music experience called Rhythm City in Roblox.

In addition, influential figures such as Steve Aoki, known as the "NFT whale," launched a music player in the metaverse, the first of its kind and available to some NFT music collectors. This innovative device brings together music enthusiasts and the Web3 community through NFTs released by artists such as Linkin Park and Kings of Leon, among others.

These examples, coupled with Willow Smith's outstanding achievement in receiving the RIAA's NFT plaque, demonstrate the historic impact Web3 is having on the music industry. We are witnessing an unprecedented transformation, where art and technology are converging in amazing ways, and Willow Smith has left an indelible mark on this evolution.

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