It’s fair to say Jay Z is quite excited about being inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in the US.
It’s seen as a huge honour within the music industry – and Jay Z is the first ever rapper to do be selected.
How can we tell Jay Z is happy about it? He has tweeted. Which isn’t something he does very often.
“This is a win for us. I remember when rap was said to be a fad. We are now alongside some of the greatest writers in history,” he said.
A handful of artists who are considered to have “enriched the world’s culture” with their songwriting and music are selected for induction every year.
Joining the hall of fame is a big deal – previous inductees include Marvin Gaye, Bob Dylan, Dolly Parton, Bruce Springsteen and Michael Jackson.
But no rapper has ever made the cut before.
Source: Bbc.com
