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The Carter family has another reason to be proud. JAY-Z and his mother were honored at the annual Brooklyn Public Library gala for their philanthropic efforts.

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Gloria Carter, Jay-Z's mother, wed her longtime partner on Sunday in New York City. In attendance along with her famous son was her daughter-in-law, Beyoncé along with other notable guests including Tina Knowles, Robin Roberts and Tyler Perry among others.

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Jay-Z turned the heads of many on his latest studio album 4:44, in particular, the track “Smile” which referenced his mother coming out as a lesbian. The song garnered a “Special Recognition Award” from the GLAAD organization and delivered a moving speech at their 29th annual media awards.

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The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation organization, best known as GLAAD, is one of the largest groups that speak on the behalf of the LGBT community. For its 29th annual GLAAD Media Awards, the group will honor Jay-Z for his song and video for “Smile” from his 4:44 album.

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Gloria Carter, the mother of Jay-Z, revealed in a podcast conversation little-known details about the moment she came out to her son.