The rapper, composer and actress of Dominican origin Cardi b will receive the Culture Voice Award of the American Composers, Authors and Editors Society (ASCAPfor its acronym in English), in recognition of its revolutionary influence on music and culture.
In a statement, the ASCAP He announced the award of the “to the multiplatin and winner of Grammy, Cardi B” who already made history in 2020 when he was the first woman to receive the prestigious prize of the Association to the composer of Rhythm & Soul del Year in two consecutive editions.
This adds to other multiple awards, including eight ASCAP Awards To pop music and 23 prizes in total Rhythm & Soul music, says the statement.
This year, the rapper returns to receive the Culture Voice Award of the ASCAPwhich is granted to the members of that association of the United States that they have had a great influence on the music and the culturein recognition of their success as composers and change creators.
“Cardi b has left an indelible mark on the Hip-hop culture By redefining and challenging the rules for women, ”said Paul Williams, president of the Board of Directors and President of ASCAP.
“After having overcame innumerable barriers with its authenticity and talent without complex ASCAP Culture Voice Award This year, ”he said.
Cardi B will receive the award at an event organized by ASCAP on June 8 in Los Angeles.
The rapper has an extensive list of awards, nominations and honors, including nine nominations for the awards Grammyeight awards Musicsix Guinness world recordsfive Spotify One Billion Streams Awardssix American music awards, four MTV Awards To musical videos and three awards Iheartradio Titaniumamong others.
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Editors is defined as an association of more than one million composers, authors and musical editors, which represents some of the most talented musical creators in the world.
