(Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for NARAS)

As we reported here, for over 40 years industry legend Clive Davis‘ Pre-Grammy Gala has been one of the year’s most anticipated affairs.  This year is proving no different.

Taking a break from the West Coast, the annual outing’s taken to New York’s Sheraton Times Square this year to not only prep Grammy nominees, presenters, and performers for their big night tomorrow, but also to salute rapper/music mogul/entrepreneur JAY-Z for his contributions to the worlds of music and business.

As a lengthy list of notable names are filled the house including Beyonce, Cardi B, Jennifer Hudson, Camila Cabello, Alicia Keys, and more, tuck inside to see the action beyond the red carpet.

Keys and Jennifer Hudson attend the Clive Davis and Recording Academy Pre-GRAMMY Gala and GRAMMY Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Jay-Z on January 27, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for NARAS)

NEW YORK, NY – JANUARY 27: Chrissy Teigen and John Legend attend the Clive Davis and Recording Academy Pre-GRAMMY Gala and GRAMMY Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Jay-Z on January 27, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for NARAS)

NEW YORK, NY – JANUARY 27: DJ Khaled and Jamie Foxx attend the Clive Davis and Recording Academy Pre-GRAMMY Gala and GRAMMY Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Jay-Z on January 27, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for NARAS)

NEW YORK, NY – JANUARY 27: Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys attend the Clive Davis and Recording Academy Pre-GRAMMY Gala and GRAMMY Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Jay-Z on January 27, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for NARAS)

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