Article By: Ashia Skye

Atlanta rapper T.I. will receive the first ever American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) Voice of the Culture Award, a new honor implemented to celebrate songwriters and artists who have tremendously influenced music and culture.

“T.I. has conquered the worlds of music, TV, and film, helping to popularize a new sub-genre of music in the process. His significant contributions to hip-hop music, support for other artists through his record label, philanthropy, community activism, and memorable onscreen roles have had a profound impact on today’s music and culture. There is no one more deserving to receive the inaugural ASCAP Voice of the Culture Award,” saidPaul Williams, ASCAP Chairman of the Board and President via press release.