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Andre 3000 and Nicki Minaj also talked about the rapper. Here’s why.
Jay-Z has just been officially inducted into the prestigious Songwriters Hall of Fame. He is the first hip-hop artist to do so and he now joins the likes of John Lennon, Elton John, and Bob Dylan – among many others. Because he is now part of the Hall of Fame, Jay-Z’s songs will now be “preserved for the legacy his songwriting has enriched the world’s culture.”
Bono is among a host of artists to praise Jay Z for his achievements.Responding to the news of his induction,the U2 frontman said: “Archangel of hip. Jay Z’s lyrics and music touch every emotion: rage, love, sadness, joy and tragedy. Jay Z started taking notes on his life early on, he reported what he saw and what he felt and he took us with him. Most of us first heard him when we heard ‘Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)’ perfectly juxtaposing the beauty of childhood and the reality he lived in. He got us listening, and we’ve been listening ever since.”
Other artists speaking out in praise of the rapper include Andre 3000, Nicki Minaj and producer Quincy Jones. Jon Bon Jovi wrote: “JAY Z IS BEING INDUCTED INTO THE SONGWRITERS HALL OF FAME? WHAT TOOK SO F-----G LONG?”
Jay Z’s not the only one inducted into this year’s Songwriters Hall of Fame. Other inductees include Swedish songwriter and producer Max Martin, Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, Motown founder Berry Gordy, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, and three members of the band Chicago.
Congrats Jay-Z on being inducted to songwriters hall of fame
— Shane (@Shane_320) June 16, 2017
Another win for Jigga today! Congrats to Jay-Z!
— NoNo (@simplynono) June 15, 2017
Jay-Z is truly an inspiration to our generation and the ones coming. He preaches the goal-getter's gospel with his music. Congrats @S_C_
— Ibironke Oluwatobi? (@ibironketweets) June 15, 2017
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