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The rapper Jay Z has been for his prolific and influential songwriting career by inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. He becomes the first hip-hop artist to inducted into the Hall. The Hall's mission is to, ", honor and celebrate the legacy of the great songwriters whose work has the world’s culture". Jay Z's real name is Shawn Carter. He up in a poor area of New York, where he to school with future rappers The Notorious B.I.G. and Busta Rhymes. He into hip-hop and became one of the best-selling musicians of all time. He has more than 100 million albums worldwide. He is also a successful businessman and an upmarket sports bar in New York and the music streaming service Tidal.

Former U.S. President Barack Obama Jay Z into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Obama his admiration for Jay Z, saying: "Like all of you, I am a fan, and I've been to Jay Z since I was a young and hungry state senator. I'm pretty sure I'm still the only president to to Jay Z's music in the [White House]." Mr Obama said Jay Z should also considered a "true American original" for his contribution to rap and American culture. He Jay Z the "greatest rapper of all time". Jay Z's music publisher Jon Platt the award on his behalf. He said: "[Jay Z] would up-and-coming hip-hop artists today that there can no mistake or question that you indeed songwriters."