Jay Z Is The First Rapper Inducted Into The Songwriters Hall Of Fame
Jay Z has become the first rapper to be inducted to the Songwriters Hall of Fame. The Brooklyn wordsmith has joined the likes of Burt Bacharach, Duke Ellington, Ira Gershwin, John Lennon, Elton John, and Lionel Richie, after being handpicked by his peers.
Since 1996, Jay Z has proven to be an indomitable force in the rap game. Boasting a number of accolades including 21 Grammys and 13 solo No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200, Jay Z's latest feat serves as another accolade.
To celebrate his achievement, his streaming service TIDAL has launched a tribute page that includes congratulations from his peers like Quincy Jones, Rakim, and Bono among others while reflecting on his body of work since Reasonable Doubt including his top lyrical moments, and other highlights centred around his prestigious career.
Plus, Barack Obama has shared a message in honour of Jay Z's induction to the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
