Cardi B, Kendrick Lamar & ASCAP Awards 2025: Winners
- The 2025 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards celebrated top songwriters and publishers in Beverly Hills, California, with Cardi B and OZ among the leading honorees.The American Society...
- Cardi B received the ASCAP Voice of the Culture Award, presented by Nicole George-Middleton, for her significant influence on music and culture.
- OZ was named Songwriter of the Year for his work on hits such as Drake’s "first Person Shooter," Jack Harlow’s "Lovin On Me," and Travis Scott’s "I KNOW...
At the 2025 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards, Cardi B took home the prestigious Voice of the Culture Award, with OZ earning the coveted Songwriter of the Year title for his hit-making contributions. This year’s ceremony spotlighted the extraordinary talent in the music industry, recognizing individuals who shape contemporary rap and R&B. The event celebrated not just the winners but also the influential publishers, like Sony Music Publishing, that fuel the creation of chart-topping tracks. News Directory 3 brings you the full scoop, including details on the Gospel song of the Year and other notable winners, such as 21 Savage and SZA. Discover what’s next in music.
Cardi B, Kendrick Lamar, OZ Win Top Honors at ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards
Updated June 09, 2025
The 2025 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards celebrated top songwriters and publishers in Beverly Hills, California, with Cardi B and OZ among the leading honorees.The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) recognized the achievements of its members in a ceremony on June 8.
Cardi B received the ASCAP Voice of the Culture Award, presented by Nicole George-Middleton, for her significant influence on music and culture. She also won a Rhythm & Soul Award for her song “Enough (Miami).”
OZ was named Songwriter of the Year for his work on hits such as Drake’s “first Person Shooter,” Jack Harlow’s “Lovin On Me,” and Travis Scott’s “I KNOW ?.” His work has substantially shaped the sound of contemporary rap and R&B.
In the gospel category, CeCe Winans’ “That’s My King,” co-writen by Taylor agan and Kellie Besch, was named ASCAP Gospel Song of the Year.
Sony Music Publishing was named Publisher of the Year for its work on top songs including Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” “Saturn,” “Texas Hold ‘Em,” and “Made for Me.”
Othre honorees included 21 Savage, Offset, Sexyy Red, SZA, Tee Grizzley, Playboi Carti, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, and Tye Tribbett.
What’s next
A complete list of winners is available at ascap.com/rsawards25.