The Chiefs kicker made headlines after calling Pride Month a representation of "deadly sin" and quoting Taylor Swift in his commencement address.
The "Fighter" singer reminded the audience that in order to make change happen, "We can't help each other if we can't hear each other."
Puerto Rican star Ricky Martin presented the hitmaker with the special honor.
The three-part series aims to "advance LGBTQ representation in music and within the industry at large."
GLAAD also issued a statement, saying it was "irresponsible and hurtful" for the 'Full House' actress to "use tradition as a guise for exclusion."
