L.A. Reid is an American music executive, songwriter, and record producer, known for his influential role in the music industry. He co-founded the record label LaFace Records in the early 1990s, which helped launch the careers of several successful artists, including TLC, Usher, and OutKast. Reid has also served as a judge on the television show The X Factor. Throughout his career, L.A. Reid has worked with numerous high-profile artists and has received several awards for his contributions to music. He has held executive positions at major record labels, including Epic Records, where he played a key role in shaping the careers of contemporary musicians.