Editing Lenny Kravitz (section)

===2012–present: ''The Hunger Games'' films, Super Bowl performance, and further albums ===
[[File:Katy Perry - Super Bowl XLIX Halftime 05.jpg|thumb|left| Kravitz performing with [[Katy Perry]] at the [[Super Bowl XLIX halftime show]]]]

Lenny Kravitz played the part of Katniss' creative stylist, Cinna, in the first two ''Hunger Games'' films, ''[[The Hunger Games (film)|The Hunger Games]]'' released on March 23, 2012<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hunger-games.net/?p=1882 |title=Lenny Kravitz cast as Cinna in The Hunger Games |website=Hunger-games.net|date=May 24, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110527085827/http://hunger-games.net/?p=1882 |archive-date=May 27, 2011 }}</ref> and ''[[The Hunger Games: Catching Fire]]'' released on November 22, 2013.

In 2014 Lenny Kravitz released his tenth studio album ''[[Strut (album)|Strut]]'' on his own Roxie Records via [[Kobalt Label Services]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6062935/lenny-kravitz-releasing-new-album-strut-in-september-through-kobalt-label|title=Lenny Kravitz Releasing New Album 'Strut' in September Through Kobalt Label Services|first=Andy|last=Gensler|website=Billboard.com|date=April 24, 2014|access-date=July 30, 2014|archive-date=July 6, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140706113558/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6062935/lenny-kravitz-releasing-new-album-strut-in-september-through-kobalt-label|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2015, Kravitz performed alongside [[Katy Perry]] at the [[Super Bowl XLIX halftime show]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gq.com/story/lenny-kravitz-super-bowl-style|title=Lenny Kravitz Rocks the Super Bowl in Head-to-Toe Saint Laurent|first=David|last=Bazner|date=February 2, 2015|website=GQ}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ftw.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2015/02/01/katy-perry-lenny-kravitz-halftime-show-i-kissed-a-girl/82107324007/|title=Why did Lenny Kravitz only perform 'I Kissed A Girl' with Katy Perry?|first=Avery|last=Stone|website=For The Win|date=February 1, 2015}}</ref>

During an August 2015 show in Stockholm, Kravitz experienced a wardrobe malfunction. His leather pants ripped open, exposing his penis.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2015/aug/05/lenny-kravitz-how-easy-is-it-to-rip-leather-trousers|title=Lenny Kravitz: how easy is it to rip leather trousers?|first=Morwenna|last=Ferrier|date=August 5, 2015|via=The Guardian}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://people.com/style/lenny-kravitz-talks-going-commando-stockholm-wardrobe-malfunction/|title=Lenny Kravitz Admits He Still Skips Underwear - Despite 'Penis Gate' Controversy|website=People.com|last=Petit|first=Stephanie |date=December 14, 2017}}</ref>

As a designer, Kravitz launched a furniture collection in partnership with CB2 in 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Lenny Kravitz's Crate & Barrel CB2 Furniture Line Is Kind of Great|url = https://www.yahoo.com/makers/lenny-kravitz-s-crate-barrel-c1254160823992374.html|website = www.yahoo.com|access-date = September 11, 2015}}{{dead link|date=July 2016}}</ref>

[[File:DNC 2016 - Lenny Kravitz.jpeg|thumb|Kravitz performing at the [[2016 Democratic National Convention]]]]

In 2015, he became a furniture designer for the first time ever launching a collection of furniture products marketed under the label CB2 x Kravitz design through retailer CB2.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cb2.com/kravitz-design-collaboration/design-collabs/1|title=CB2 x Kravitz Design Furniture & Home Decor|website=CB2|access-date=September 13, 2018|archive-date=August 6, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180806054534/https://www.cb2.com/kravitz-design-collaboration/design-collabs/1|url-status=live}}</ref> The collection was apparently inspired by the 70s and by the work of Italian designer [[Gabriella Crespi]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/lenny-kravitz-cb2-furniture-article|title=Lenny Kravitz Collaborates with CB2 on a Home Line {{!}} Architectural Digest|work=Architectural Digest|first=Hannah |last=Martin|date=September 21, 2015|access-date=August 5, 2018|language=en|archive-date=August 6, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180806024614/https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/lenny-kravitz-cb2-furniture-article|url-status=live}}</ref>

The ''Raise Vibration'' world tour<ref>{{cite web|url=http://teamrock.com/news/2018-01-22/lenny-kravitz-adds-dates-to-his-european-tour|title=Lenny Kravitz adds dates to his European tour|first= Scott|last=Munro|website=Teamrock.com|date=January 22, 2018|access-date=September 13, 2018|archive-date=February 26, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180226043503/http://teamrock.com/news/2018-01-22/lenny-kravitz-adds-dates-to-his-european-tour|url-status=live}}</ref> (2018) coincided with the release of his 11th studio album.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Lifton |first1=Dave |title=Lenny Kravitz is set to release his 11th studio album, Raise Vibration, on Sept. 7. |url=http://ultimateclassicrock.com/lenny-kravitz-raise-vibration-its-enough/ |website=Ultimateclassicrock.com |date=May 11, 2018 |access-date=June 26, 2018 |archive-date=June 26, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180626164316/http://ultimateclassicrock.com/lenny-kravitz-raise-vibration-its-enough/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="auto">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/lenny-kravitz-talks-overcoming-dry-spell-for-new-album-raise-vibration-w519119|title=Lenny Kravitz Talks Overcoming Dry Spell for New Album 'Raise Vibration'|first=David|last=Browne|date=April 17, 2018|magazine=[[Rolling Stone]]|access-date=September 13, 2018|archive-date=June 19, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180619062729/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/lenny-kravitz-talks-overcoming-dry-spell-for-new-album-raise-vibration-w519119|url-status=live}}</ref>

In April 2018, Kravitz signed with [[BMG Rights Management]] for a new worldwide publishing music deal to go with his new album ''[[Raise Vibration]]'', released in September 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.completemusicupdate.com/article/lenny-kravitz-signs-with-bmg-to-release-new-album|title=Lenny Kravitz signs with BMG to release new album - Complete Music Update|website=Completemusicupdate.com|first=Chris|last=Cooke|date=April 18, 2018|access-date=September 13, 2018|archive-date=April 20, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180420135951/http://www.completemusicupdate.com/article/lenny-kravitz-signs-with-bmg-to-release-new-album/|url-status=live}}</ref> BMG had acquired Kravitz's music publishing rights in 2013, as part of [[Virgin Records|Virgin Music Publishing]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2012/music/news/bmg-acquires-virgin-music-catalog-1118063922|title=BMG acquires Virgin Music catalog|first=Chris|last=Morris|date=December 21, 2012|website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|access-date=September 13, 2018|archive-date=September 13, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180913223524/https://variety.com/2012/music/news/bmg-acquires-virgin-music-catalog-1118063922/|url-status=live}}</ref>

[[File:Untold 2024 - Lenny Kravitz.jpg|left|thumb|222x222px|Kravitz performing at [[Untold Festival]] in 2024]]
In 2023, Kravitz wrote and performed a song for the film ''[[Rustin (film)|Rustin]]'' entitled "Road to Freedom". The song was nominated for a [[Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023 |title=Rustin |url=https://goldenglobes.com/film/rustin/ |access-date=December 24, 2023 |website=Golden Globe Awards}}</ref> In December 2023, the [[Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences]] announced shortlists for the [[96th Academy Awards|96th Oscars ceremony]], and "Road to Freedom" was included in the [[Academy Award for Best Original Song|Best Original Song]] category.<ref>"96th Oscars Shortlists in 10 Award Categories Announced". ''Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences''. December 21, 2023. Retrieved December 25, 2023.</ref> Kravitz won Music Icon of the Year at the [[49th People's Choice Awards]].<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/lenny-kravitz-rocks-icon-set-peoples-choice-awards-1235609500/|title=Lenny Kravitz Rocks Out With 'Icon' Set at People's Choice Awards|last=Brandle|first=Lars|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|date=February 18, 2024|access-date=February 19, 2024}}</ref> In March 2024, he received a star on the [[Hollywood Walk of Fame]].

On May 24, 2024, he released his 12th album, ''[[Blue Electric Light]]'', which was supported by a world tour with the same name.