Cardi B is being honored by the ASCAP with the Voice of the Culture Award for her influence on hip-hop music and culture.
Earlier this week, ASCAP Chairman Paul Williams announced that Cardi will receive the high honor during a private ceremony next month in Los Angeles. According to Williams, Cardi was a no-brainer, given her contributions to hip-hop and being a force and voice for women within the genre.
"Cardi B has left an indelible mark on the culture of hip-hop by redefining and challenging the norms for women," he stated. "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."
This isn't the first time the ASCAP has recognized Cardi, as she became the first woman to win the nonprofit organization's Rhythm & Soul Songwriter of the Year award on two separate occasions. Her last win came in 2020, and she has eight ASCAP Pop Music Awards and 23 Rhythm & Soul Music Awards.
While she's winning awards, Cardi is also working on her long-awaited sophomore album. The last album update came earlier this month when Cardi told Billboard that the project would be "messy."
"I almost want to say the name because that's what it'll be about," said Cardi. "I feel like my album is messy. She's a messy queen."
She continued, "I feel like it's unexpected, and I feel like it's something that's not really out right now. It's gonna be things that people do expect me and a lot of things people don't expect from me [...] I've been heartbroken, and then I'm loving again."
