The international news network is buzzing with the announcement of Jay Z as the first rapper to be inducted into Songwriters’ Hall of Fame.
The award-winning artiste who was nominated alongside some top musicians has continued to top his
game in the entertainment scene.
Already listed as the rapper with the most number 1 albums in history, he is now the first to be inducted into the prestigious Songwriters Hall of Fame class of 2017.
The announcement of the 2017 inductees was made by legendary musician Nile Rodgers on CBS This Morning show.
The Songwriters Hall of Fame honors musicians whose work represents a spectrum of the most loved songs from the world’s popular music songbook. British rock band, Queen was the first band to be inducted in 2003.
While making the announcement, Nile Rodgers also talked about how Hov is a deserving candidate for the award.
Other inductees of 2017 include Babyface, Berry Gordy, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Robert Lamm, James Pankow & Peter Cetera (Chicago) and Max Martin.
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