On Thursday, January 25th, 2024, survivors and advocates spoke up to expose the perils of abuse and cover-up in the music industry.

For decades, the Recording Academy, which awards The Grammys, has been portrayed as a prestigious organization honoring music and talent. In reality, a culture of cover-up permitted powerful musicians and executives to get away with harassing and sexually abusing women. At this press event, the following advocates and survivors abused by famous musicians and executives spoke about their experience of abuse in the industry.