As a tribute to Prince, Spalding was invited to sing along with Patti LaBelle, Alicia Keys, and Janelle Monae at BET Awards.

Performed at the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize ceremonies and at Oslo City Hall in honor of the 2009 Laureate President Barack Obama.

Was hired by Berklee College of Music, becoming one of the youngest professors in the institution's history at age 20.