Jay-Z's name was officially etched in songwriter's history on Thursday night, June 15, when he was formally inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
News that Jay was being nominated for a shot at the prestigious honor hit the presses back in October of 2016. At the time, his name was being put up against the likes of Madonna, Sly Stone, Cat Stevens, Gloria Estefan, Bryan Adams, Vine Gill, Kool & the Gang, the late George Michael, and others. In February, it was announced that he had beat out all but the seven artists who will go down as his class of 2017 peers. He was honored along with Babyface, Berry Gordy, James "Jimmy Jam" Harris III, Terry Lewis, Robert Lamm, Max Martin and James Pankow.
Tidal also paid homage to the 21-year hip-hop veteran, with its creation of a tribute page that featured highlights from throughout his career, and congratulations from Quincy Jones, Bono and others.
Source: hotnewhiphop.com
