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Cardi B Stresses ‘Music Is a Collaboration' While Accepting 2025 ASCAP Voice of the Culture Award
Just one day before the 2025 BET Awards are set to take over Los Angeles' Peacock Theater on Monday night (June 9), a slew of the most prolific songwriters and producers across R&B and hip-hop convened at the Beverly Hills Four Seasons for the 2025 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards on Sunday (June 8). Decked out in a floor-length, figure-hugging brown dress, Cardi B graciously accepted the Voice of the Culture Award as her fellow songwriters and artists looked on. More from Billboard Kylie Minogue Joins Prestigious '21 Club' at London's O2 Arena Kevin Parker Previews New Tame Impala Music During Barcelona DJ Set 'Maybe Happy Ending,' 'Sunset Blvd.' Win Key 2025 Tony Awards: Full Winners List 'My voice has always been a reflection of what I live and what I'm living, which I feel is a true reflection of the people, the culture, my friends, my family, and the environment that I grew up in,' the Grammy-winning rapper said while accepting her 'big girl' award from ASCAP executive vice president & head of creative membership, Nicole George-Middleton. 'I like to put that in my music — my joys, my pains, my drama, everything.' With Billboard Hot 100 chart-toppers like 'Bodak Yellow,' 'I Like It,' 'WAP' and 'Up,' to her name, Cardi B has helped keep female rap at the top of the Billboard charts ever since she first broke through in 2017. Her resounding commercial success and cultural impact make her a natural successor to Usher, who received the same award last year. The Voice of the Culture Award is presented to ASCAP members who have had a major influence on music and culture, recognizing their success as creators and changemakers. Additional past recipients of the award include Timbaland, Swizz Beatz, D-Nice and T.I. 'I hate the idea that if you don't write every line on your own, it makes what you have to say not real. Music is a collaboration, it has always been. The biggest hits [and] the greatest records come from teamwork,' Cardi continued. 'They come from sharing experiences, energy, pain and joy. It's not about ego, it's about impact. I write, I co-write, I rewrite. I speak to what's true to me. My pen, my mind and my feelings are in every verse and in every hook. I respect every writer who brings their magic to the table. This award is not just for me, it's for the culture.' Cardi, who also picked up an ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Award for her 2024 Hot 100 top 10 hit 'Enough (Miami),' made history in 2020 as the first woman to receive the esteemed ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Songwriter of the Year Award two years in a row. She has earned eight ASCAP Pop Music Awards and 23 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards. At Monday night's BET Awards, Cardi will be vying for her third consecutive win for best female hip-hop artist, which would mark her first victory in that category this decade. Last week, the rapper dominated headlines after making her relationship with New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs Instagram-official. Kendrick Lamar's cultural juggernaut 'Not Like Us' was named ASCAP R&B/Hip-Hop and Rap Song of the Year. Co-written by Mustard, the searing Drake diss spent three weeks at No. 1 on the Hot 100, swept all five of its Grammy nominations, and became the first-ever rap song to spend 52 consecutive weeks on Billboard's marquee singles chart. Lamar leads this year's BET Awards with 10 nominations, including album of the year (GNX), video of the year ('Not Like Us') and best male hip-hop artist. Swiss songwriter OZ earned this year's ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Songwriter of the Year honor, commemorating his contributions to hits like Drake and J. Cole's 'First Person Shooter,' Jack Harlow's 'Lovin On Me' and Travis Scott's 'I Know?' Cece Winans' 'That's My King,' co-written by Taylor Agan and Kellie Besch, earned the ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Gospel Song of the Year title, and Sony Music Publishing was named ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Publisher of the Year. Some of Sony's biggest 2024 hits included Hot 100 chart-toppers like Beyoncé's 'Texas Hold 'Em' and Shaboozey's 'A Bar Song (Tipsy),' as well as year-defining tracks like Tommy Richman's 'Million Dollar Baby,' SZA's 'Saturn,' Sexyy Red's 'Get It Sexyy,' Muni Long's 'Made for Me,' Chris Brown's 'Residuals' and 'Sensational,' Lil Baby and Central Cee's 'Band4Band,' Cardi B's 'Enough' and GloRilla's 'Yeah Glo!' Additional 2025 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Award-winning songwriters include 21 Savage ('Prove It,' 'Redrum,' 'Surround Sound'), Offset ('Worth It'), Lil Uzi Vert ('Everybody'), Tee Grizzley ('IDGAF'), Playboi Carti ('Carnival,' 'FE!N,' 'Timeless'), Tasha Cobbs Leonard ('In the Room'), and Tye Tribbett ('Only One Night Tho'). The ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards recognize the songwriters and publishers of the most-performed songs of the past year based on Luminate data for terrestrial and satellite radio and streaming services, as specified by the ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards rules. 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Cardi B Named ‘Voice Of The Culture' At 2025 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards
Ahead of the 2025 BET Awards, the unsung heroes of Hip-Hop and R&B — a.k.a. songwriters and producers— were honored at this year's ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards. Held at the Beverly Hills Four Seasons on Sunday (June 8), the hitmakers gathered to celebrate various achievements. The Voice of the Culture Award is presented to Cardi B, set aside for those who've had a massive influence on music and culture. Past recipients of the award include Timbaland, Swizz Beatz, D-Nice and T.I. When the Bronx-bred emcee took the stage, she was overjoyed and gracious. 'My voice has always been a reflection of what I live and what I'm living, which I feel is a true reflection of the people, the culture, my friends, my family, and the environment that I grew up in,' gushed the Grammy-winning rapper. 'I like to put that in my music— my joys, my pains, my drama, everything.' She continued, 'I hate the idea that if you don't write every line on your own, it makes what you have to say not real. Music is a collaboration, it has always been. The biggest hits [and] the greatest records come from teamwork. They come from sharing experiences, energy, pain and joy. It's not about ego, it's about impact. I write, I co-write, I rewrite. I speak to what's true to me. My pen, my mind and my feelings are in every verse and in every hook. I respect every writer who brings their magic to the table. This award is not just for me, it's for the culture.' Cardi's hit, 'Enough (Miami)' also snagged an ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Award. The rapper made history back in 2020 as the first woman to receive the esteemed ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Songwriter of the Year Award for two consecutive years. Kendrick Lamar and Mustard's 'Not Like Us' was named ASCAP R&B/Hip-Hop and Rap Song of the Year while songwriter OZ was given the ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Songwriter of the Year honor, for contributing to hits like Drake and J. Cole's 'First Person Shooter,' Jack Harlow's 'Lovin On Me,' and Travis Scott's 'I Know?' Cece Winans' 'That's My King,' was named ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Gospel Song of the Year, and Sony Music Publishing took home the coveted honor of ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Publisher of the Year. See full list of winners below. VOICE OF THE CULTURE AWARD: Cardi B SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR: Ozan 'OZ' Yildirim R&B, HIP-HOP AND RAP SONG OF THE YEAR: 'Not Like Us' Writer: Dijon 'Mustard' McFarlane Publishers: Pay DJ Mustard, Sony Music Publishing GOSPEL SONG OF THE YEAR: 'That's My King' Writers: Taylor Agan, Kellie Besch Publisher: Essential Music Publishing LLC, Bridge Worship, CURB|Word Music Publishing, Kellie Besch Music, Taylor Agan Publishing PUBLISHER OF THE YEAR: Sony Music Publishing MOST PERFORMED R&B/HIP-HOP AND RAP SONGS: 'A Bar Song (Tipsy)' Writers: Shaboozey, Sean Cook, J-Kwon, Joe Capo Kent, Mark 'Tarboy' Williams Publishers: Sony Music Publishing, Essancy Music, LLC, Seeker Music, Hood Hop Music, Kreshendo, Range Music Partners, Tarpo Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music 'Agora Hills' Writer: Jean-Baptiste Kouame Publishers: Kobalt Music Publishing, Lord Pharaoh JB Music 'BAND4BAND' Writers: Central Cee, geenaro, Dominique 'Lil Baby' Jones, Ghana Beats Publishers: Quality Control QC Pro, Sony Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Wolf Pack Global Music Publishing 'CARNIVAL' Writers: Playboi Carti, Dimitri 'Rich The Kid' Roger Publishers: Cash Carti Music, Concord Music Publishing, RichTheKid Publishing, Sony Music Publishing, These Are Songs Of Pulse 'Enough (Miami)' Writers: Cardi B, Javaan 'Spades Saratoga' Anderson, Joshua 'OG' Parker, James 'DJ Swanqo' Steed, Terence 'Romano' Williams Publishers: Concord Music Publishing, Eeeooowww Music, Feels Like Summer Ent, Galixee Management LLC, Giant Tac Publishing, Mogul Mentality Publishing, OG Parker Productions, Sony Music Publishing, Tee Romano Music, These Are Songs Of Pulse, Warner Chappell Music 'Everybody' Writers: Jesper Mortensen, Lil Uzi Vert Publishers: Perfect Luv Publishings, Sony Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music 'Fe!N' Writer: Playboi Carti Publishers: Cash Carti Music, Sony Music PublishingFirst Person Shooter Writers:Anderson 'Vinylz' Hernandez, Matthew 'Boi-1Da' Samuels, Ozan 'OZ' YildirimPublishers:1Damentional Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing, Sony Music Publishing, Virgoat, Warner Chappell Music 'Ftcu' Writer: Waka Publisher: Warner Chappell Music 'Get In With Me' Writer: Donte 'DXNTEMADEIT' Ononiewu Publisher: Sony Music Publishing 'Get It Sexyy' Writers: Jamaal 'SVPA' Parker, Sexyy Red Publishers: BigSexyyPublishing, Sony Music Publishing, Gulf Shore Worldwide Publishing, Sony Music Publishing, Payday Publishing, Warner Chappell Music 'I Know ?' Writers: Buddy Ross, Ozan 'OZ' Yildirim Publishers: Heavy Duty Music, Kobalt Music Publishing 'IDGAF' Writers: Benjamin 'BNYX®' Saint Fort, John Taylor, Norma Winstone Publisher: Sony Music Publishing 'IDGAF' Writers: Darrel 'Chopsquad DJ' Jackson, Terry 'Tee Grizzley' Wallace Publishers: Bangerz Music Group LLC, Presciption Songs, It's Only About Music LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing, Prescription Songs 'Kehlani' Writers: Ali 'Prodbyli' Abouzeid, Roark Bailey, Boobie, Summer Walker Publishers: Artist Publishing Group, Eucalipto Music, Foundation Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing, LVRN Publishing, Sundaemorning, Warner Chappell Music 'Like That' Writer: MC Ren 'Lose Control' Writer: Joshua 'Ammo' Coleman Publishers: Each Note Counts, Kobalt Music Publishing, Prescription Songs 'Lovin On Me' Writers: Nik D, Nickie Jon Pabón, Ozan 'OZ' Yildirim Publishers: Kobalt Music Publishing, Roc Nation Music, Sony Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group 'Made For Me' Writers: Muni Long, Jermaine Dupri Publishers: 2316Music, Sony Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music 'Million Dollar Baby' Writers: Mannyvelli, Terrance 'Sparkheem' Davis, Gidi, Tommy Richman, Jonah Roy Publishers: EVERYTHINGISPUNK, Iso Global, Kobalt Music Publishing, Mannyvelli, Sony Music Publishing 'Mmhmm' Writers: Charles Forsberg, William B Shelby, Stephen Shockley, Leon F. Sylvers III Publishers: Artist Publishing Group, BMG, Kobalt Music Publishing, Mammyth Audio LLC, Reservoir 'Never Lose Me' Writers: 42 Dugg, Hitoshi Kirigaya Publishers: Sony Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music 'prove it' Writers: 21 Savage, Tauren 'KNGS' Stovall, Keith Thomas, Summer Walker Publishers: LVRN Publishing, SMCK Media Group, Slaughter Gang, Small Piece Publishing, Warner Chappell Music 'Redrum' Writer: 21 Savage Publishers: Slaughter Gang, Warner Chappell Music 'Residuals' Writers: Jeremiah 'Jerry' Green, Darius Logan, Dominique Logan, Dewain Whitmore, Jr. Publishers: 8Sixteen Music, Emiyah Janay Music Publishing, Jeremiah Green Music, Kobalt Music Publishing, Seven Peaks Music, Sky Walker, Songtrust 'Saturn' Writers: Cian Ducrot, Jared Solomon, Scott Zhang Publishers: Solomon Gouda, Sony Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music 'Sensational' Writer: Olalekan 'Lojay' Osifeso Publisher: Sony Music Publishing 'Shake Dat Ass (Twerk Song)' Writers: HardKnock Publishers: Lassila Publishing, Lush Music 'Soak City (Do It)' Writers: Donovan 'Donez' Edwards, 310babii, Raymond 'Kreepteam' Oviedo Publishers: 310Babii Publishing, BeatStars Publishing, EMPIRE SF, Sony Music Publishing 'Surround Sound' Writer: 21 Savage Publishers: Slaughter Gang, Warner Chappell Music 'Texas Hold 'Em' Writers: Brian 'Killah B' Bates, Lowell, Megan Bülow, Nathan Ferraro, Beyoncé, Raphael Saadiq Publishers: Artist Publishing Group, Arts & Crafts Music, Kobalt Music Publishing, Oakland 13 Music, Sony Music Publishing, THEILLESTMUSICGROUP, Ugmoe Music, Universal Music Publishing Group 'TGIF' Writers: Lucas Alegria, Dillon Brophy, Jess Jackson, Ronnie 'Lil Ronnie' Jackson, Mario 'Yo Gotti' Mims, Jorge 'Ace' Taveras Publishers: Dillon Brophy Publishing, Einnor Music Publishing, Gotti World Publishing, Jess Jackson Publishing, JKSN PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music 'Timeless' Writers: Playboi Carti, Lawson, Tariq 'BL$$D' Sharrieff Publishers: Blessed By BL$$D Publishing, Honua Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing, Lawst Music 'Type Shit' Writer: Playboi Carti Publishers: Cash Carti Music, Sony Music Publishing 'Wanna Be' Writers: Ace Charisma, Ronnie 'Lil Ronnie' Jackson, Lil Wil, Mario 'Yo Gotti' Mims, Chadron Moore, Elimu Tabasuri, Jorge 'Ace' Taveras Publishers: Einnor Music Publishing, Sony Music Publishing, It's A Big E Beat, It's Only About Music LLC, Regina's Son Music, Turn That Heat Up, Payday Publishing, VI Rudebwoy Publishing 'Whatever She Wants' Writer: Wyman Boyd Publisher: In Roberto's Name Music 'Worth It' Writers: Javaan 'Spades Saratoga' Anderson, U-Roy, Kiari 'Offset' Cephus, Everett 'Heavy Mellow' Romano, Cory Rose Publishers: Doorway Studios, Feels Like Summer Ent, JPL QC Music, Reservoir, Warner Chappell Music, YRN Piped Up Ent 'Yeah Glo!' Writers: Ronnie 'Lil Ronnie' Jackson, Morris 'Moe' Jones, Timothy 'B100' McKibbins, Stephen 'Steve-T' Towns Publishers: B100Publishing, Butter In The Field Music, Einnor Music Publishing, Musiq Committee, Sony Music Publishing 'You Broke My Heart' Writers: Anderson 'Vinylz' Hernandez, Alexander Morand Publishers: Virgoat, Warner Chappell Music MOST PERFORMED GOSPEL SONGS: 'Able' Writer: Marvin L Winans Publisher: Marvin L Winans Music 'God Be Praised' Writer: Warryn 'Baby Dubb' Campbell Publisher: Sony Music Publishing 'God Is' Writer: Warryn 'Baby Dubb' Campbell Publishers: Anthem Music Publishing II, Sony Music Publishing 'I See Good' Writer: Anthony Brown Publishers: Key Of A Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music 'I Will Wait' Writers: Kayton Bassier, David 'Ali' Parrilla Publishers: DRUMMERSINCE1978, KAYTONIC 'In The Room' Writer: Tasha Cobbs Leonard Publishers: Capitol CMG Genesis, Meadowgreen Music Company, Tasha Cobbs Music Group 'Look At God' Writers: Isaiah 'Pyro' Campbell, Christopher 'Xavier Wright' Gales, Munson W. Steed Publishers: Missing Link Music, O Wow Entertainment, Skye Unlimited, Xavier Write's Publishing 'Only One Night Tho' Writer: Tye Tribbett Publishers: Greater Anointing Stuff Music, Kobalt Music Publishing 'Speak Your Name' Writer: Anthony Brown Publishers: Key Of A Music Publishing, Tyscot Music, Warner Chappell Music More from SiR Claims Drake, Kendrick Lamar Beef Resulted In Toronto Concert Cancellation Offset Reacts After Son And Cardi B's New Man, Stefon Diggs, Get Matching Braids Cardi B Shares More Murderous Thoughts About Her Estranged Husband Offset
UPI
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Cardi B to be honored with ASCAP Voice of the Culture award
1 of 5 | Cardi B arrives on the red carpet at the Met Gala celebrating the opening of "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5. She will be acknowledged with ASCAP's Voice of the Culture Award. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo May 22 (UPI) -- Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B will be honored with the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) Voice of the Culture Award. The recognition is bestowed upon music artists whose influence has created change and shifted culture. Paul Williams, ASCAP president and board chairman, said that "Cardi B has left an indelible mark on the culture of hip-hop by redefining and challenging the norms for women." "Having broken through countless barriers with her unapologetic authenticity and talent, she continues to use her voice to advocate for and inspire others," he added. "A true testament to her undeniable impact." She will be recognized on June 8 at an event that is closed to the public. She previously was awarded the Rhythm & Soul Songwriter of the Year Award two consecutive years. Rapper Cardi B: a look back Cardi B attends the BET Awards in Los Angeles on June 25, 2017. Photo by Christine Chew/UPI | License Photo
Gulf Today
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Today
Cardi B will receive prestigious music industry award
Cardi B is no stranger to ASCAP accolades with another prestigious honor soon to join her trophy case. The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers said Wednesday that Cardi B will receive the Voice of the Culture Award. She'll be honored at ASCAP's invite-only event celebrating the top hip-hop, R&B and gospel songwriters on June 8 in Los Angeles. "Being recognized for the impact my songs have had on the culture means everything to me," Cardi B said in a statement. "I've always wanted my platform and my music to stay true to who I am and inspire others to do the same, so this honor is especially meaningful." The Voice of the Culture Award is presented to ASCAP members who have had a major influence on music and culture, recognizing their success as creators and changemakers. Usher was the recipient of the honor last year. Cardi B made history in 2020 as the first woman to receive consecutive Rhythm & Soul Songwriter of the Year Awards. She's won 23 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music awards. The hip-hop superstar is a Grammy winner whose "Invasion of Privacy" won best rap album in 2019. She's known for hits such as "Bodak Yellow," "I Like It" and "WAP." "Cardi B has left an indelible mark on the culture of hip-hop by redefining and challenging the norms for women," said Paul Williams, chairman of the board and president at ASCAP. "Having broken through countless barriers with her unapologetic authenticity and talent, she continues to use her voice to advocate for and inspire others, a true testament to her undeniable impact."
San Francisco Chronicle
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
Cardi B will receive prestigious award from music industry group ASCAP
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cardi B is no stranger to ASCAP accolades with another prestigious honor soon to join her trophy case. The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers said Wednesday that Cardi B will receive the Voice of the Culture Award. She'll be honored at ASCAP's invite-only event celebrating the top hip-hop, R&B and gospel songwriters on June 8 in Los Angeles. 'Being recognized for the impact my songs have had on the culture means everything to me,' Cardi B said in a statement. 'I've always wanted my platform and my music to stay true to who I am and inspire others to do the same, so this honor is especially meaningful.' The Voice of the Culture Award is presented to ASCAP members who have had a major influence on music and culture, recognizing their success as creators and changemakers. Usher was the recipient of the honor last year. Cardi B made history in 2020 as the first woman to receive consecutive Rhythm & Soul Songwriter of the Year Awards. She's won 23 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music awards. The hip-hop superstar is a Grammy winner whose 'Invasion of Privacy' won best rap album in 2019. She's known for hits such as 'Bodak Yellow,' 'I Like It' and 'WAP.' 'Cardi B has left an indelible mark on the culture of hip-hop by redefining and challenging the norms for women,' said Paul Williams, chairman of the board and president at ASCAP. 'Having broken through countless barriers with her unapologetic authenticity and talent, she continues to use her voice to advocate for and inspire others, a true testament to her undeniable impact.'
