Faith Evans

Awards & Honours

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Faith Evans's achievements are remarkable for their breadth and impact. She was the first female artist signed to Bad Boy Records, a milestone that opened doors for women in hip-hop. Her single "I'll Be Missing You" made history as the first hip-hop song to debut at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, and it won a Grammy. Her memoir earned a literary award, and her advocacy work with Ryder's Room has raised awareness for autism. In 2024, her hometown honored her with a street renaming, a rare tribute that speaks to her lasting influence.

AwardsFaith Evans has won a Grammy Award, an African American Literary Award, and multiple BMI and ASCAP honors for her songwriting and performances.

Honours & Distinctions

Faith Evans Way

City of Newark, New Jersey·2024

Street renamed in her honor.

Founder and CEO, Ryder's Room Inc.

Ryder's Room Inc.·2007

Autism awareness and advocacy organization.

Magazine Covers

Vibe

1996-10

Faith Evans: The Bad Boy's Lady

Essence

1998-03

Faith Evans: Rising from the Ashes

Jet

1997-05

Faith Evans: Coping with Tragedy

Records & Feats

First hip-hop song to debut at number one on the Billboard Hot 100

Chart Record·1997

I'll Be Missing You achieved this historic debut in 1997.