Jay Z officially becomes first rap artiste to be inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame

Congratulations are in order for Jay Z as he is now the first rap artiste ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall Of Fame.

Chic’s Nile Rodgers announced the honorees on CBS This Morning yesterday, February 22, 2017.

Other 2017 inductees are Kenneth ‘Babyface’ Edmonds, Berry Gordy, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, members of the band Chicago and Max Martin.

JUST ANNOUNCED: @NileRodgers reveals 2017 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees. @SongwritersHOF #SHOF pic.twitter.com/46fbJQcZIL

— CBS This Morning (@CBSThisMorning) February 22, 2017