Rockstar Lenny Kravitz recently dedicated his award at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) to his late mother while thanking his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. During the evening, Kravitz noted that his mother, Roxie Roker, had passed away after a battle with cancer in 1995 at the age of 66.
After winning Best Rock for his song “Human,” Kravitz took to the stage, claiming, “Wow. This is incredible. I am so grateful. Thirty-one years ago, my mother was with me at an award show, was at the VMAs, so I dedicate this to her. I thank God for this journey, this incredible journey. I thank Jesus for life.”
Kravitz recently shared a clip on his Instagram page of him at the 1993 MTV VMAs with his mother. “Having my beautiful mother by my side at my first #VMAs 31 years ago is a moment I will always cherish,” the musician wrote in the caption. I’m looking forward to taking the stage all these years later, where she will be in my heart.”
The Christian Tribune recently reported on other faith-based comments from Kravitz, who spoke his Christian values. To honor the teachings of the Bible, Kravitz has remained celibate to avoid out-of-wedlock sexual relations. He noted, “Yes, it’s a spiritual thing.”
Reportedly, Kravitz has maintained celibacy for over a decade, showing his commitment. He further claimed that he would like to be in a relationship but has become accustomed to his lifestyle. “I have become very set in my ways, in the way I live.”
Kravitz illustrated the importance of Jesus Christ in his life, showing that he seeks to emulate Him as best as he can. “I really do use Christ as my example and try to live this life,” he added. In a 2008 interview, Kravitz discussed his abstinence, voicing how it would lead him to the right woman. ”So I’m not going to waver on that,” Kravitz said. “That’s a promise I made to God three years ago.”
Kravitz also addressed the fame and fortune he has attained over the years, stating that he has never viewed himself as a “gorgeous” person. “Not. At. All. I never thought that and still don’t think that. … I have grown to accept myself and be comfortable with myself, but I have never been one to look in a mirror and go: ‘Ooh yeah, look at that! You’re so beautiful.’ And especially not back then, as a teen. Absolutely not,” he claimed.
The “Are You Gonna Go My Way” singer explained that he is focused on spiritual, physical, and mental health in this season of his life. “It’s about body, mind and spirit. I want all of those three elements aligned. If my body’s in shape and my spirit and mind are not, then it’s just something nice to look at or to boast about. Who cares? For me, all of it has to be aligned. And I have to do the work it takes to have all of those in alignment so my being can be at its maximum.”
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