Grammy-Winning Multiplatinum Rapper Cardi B Receives ASCAP Voice of the Culture Award

History-making rapper was 1st woman to receive two consecutive ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Songwriter of the Year Awards

NEW YORK, May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) announces multiplatinum, Grammy-winning superstar Cardi B will be honored with the distinguished ASCAP Voice of the Culture Award.

Cardi B 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, adding to her multiple ASCAP accolades, including eight ASCAP Pop Music Awards and a whopping 23 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards. This year, the world-renowned rapper returns to accept the ASCAP Voice of the Culture Award, which is presented to ASCAP members who have had a major influence on music and culture, to recognize their success as creators and changemakers. Last year, Usher was the recipient of the distinguished award.

"Cardi B has left an indelible mark on the culture of hip-hop by redefining and challenging the norms for women," said ASCAP Chairman of the Board and President Paul Williams. "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. We are proud to present Cardi B with this year's ASCAP Voice of the Culture Award."

Cardi B will be presented with the award at a private, invitation-only event celebrating ASCAP's top hip-hop, R&B and gospel songwriters on Sunday, June 8 in Los Angeles.

Cardi B is among the most significant musical artists of all time, regardless of genre, gender or generation. Among her seemingly endless list of accomplishments, she stands as the highest-certified female rapper of all time on the RIAA's "Top Artists (Digital Singles)" ranking, the female rap artist with the most RIAA diamond certifications, and the only female rapper with multiple billion-streamers on Spotify, where her chart-topping, Grammy-winning, four-times RIAA platinum-certified debut album, Invasion of Privacy, remains the most-streamed album by a female rap artist to date. All 13 tracks on Invasion of Privacy are now certified at least platinum, and the smash 2018 album also includes the history-making diamond-certified "Bodak Yellow."

With an extensive list of awards, nominations and high-profile honors, Cardi B's additional nods include nine total Grammy Award nominations, eight Billboard Music Awards, six Guinness World Records, five Spotify One Billion Streams Awards, six American Music Awards, four MTV Video Music Awards, three iHeartRadio Titanium Awards, six BET Awards, 14 BET Hip Hop Awards, inclusion on TIME's "TIME100: The 100 Most Influential People of 2018," being named Entertainment Weekly's 2018 "Entertainer of the Year" and Billboard's 2020 "Woman of the Year," along with countless other triumphs. In 2021, she was named Playboy's first-ever Creative Director in Residence and founding member of Playboy's creator-led platform. Since then, Cardi B has been featured on chart-topping singles including platinum-certified "Tomorrow 2" with GloRilla and gold-certified "Put It on the Floor" with Latto. In 2024, Cardi B came out swinging with dual releases "Like What (Freestyle)" and "Enough (Miami)," before collaborating on Rob 49's "On Dat Money" and Megan Thee Stallion and GloRilla's "Wanna Be (Remix)." 

About ASCAP
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is a membership association of more than one million songwriters, composers and music publishers, and represents some of the world's most talented music creators. Founded and governed by songwriters, composers and publishers, it is the only performing rights organization in the U.S. that operates as a not-for-profit. ASCAP licenses a repertory of over 20 million musical works to hundreds of thousands of businesses that use music, including streaming services, cable television, radio and satellite radio and brick and mortar businesses such as retail stores, hotels, clubs, restaurants and bars. ASCAP collects the licensing fees; identifies, matches and processes trillions of performances every year; and returns nearly 90 cents of every dollar back to its members as royalties. The ASCAP blanket license offers an efficient solution for businesses to legally perform ASCAP music while respecting the right of songwriters and composers to be paid fairly. ASCAP puts music creators first, advocating for their rights and the value of music on Capitol Hill, driving innovation that moves the industry forward, building community and providing the resources and support that creators need to succeed in their careers. Learn more and stay in touch at www.ascap.com, on X and Instagram @ASCAP and on Facebook.

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