Eminem and gangsta rap pioneers N.W.A obtained nominations for the Songwriters Corridor of Fame’s 2025 class on Tuesday (November 12). The rappers are vying for 2 of the three spots within the performing songwriter class.
Different notable nominees embrace Janet Jackson, Parliament-Funkadelic’s George Clinton, Sheryl Crow, the Doobie Brothers, Boy George, Alanis Morissette, Bryan Adams, Steve Winwood and the Seaside Boys’ Mike Love.
Rodney “Darkchild” Jenkins scored a nomination within the non-performing songwriter class. Followers who don’t acknowledge his title are seemingly conversant in his work. He co-wrote Future’s Baby’s “Say My Identify,” Beyoncé’s “Déjà Vu,” Brandy and Monica’s “The Boy Is Mine,” Ray J’s “One Want,” Michael Jackson’s “You Rock My World” and lots of extra hits.
Mariah Carey collaborator Walter Afanasieff was additionally nominated within the non-performing songwriter class. He co-wrote her enduring vacation hit “All I Need For Christmas Is You.”
Eminem and N.W.A (Dr. Dre, Ice Dice, MC Ren, DJ Yella and the late Eazy-E) search to affix a comparatively small group of Hip-Hop artists within the Songwriters Corridor of Fame. Previous inductees embrace Jay-Z, Missy Elliott and Timbaland.
Songwriters Corridor of Fame voting members should submit their ballots by December 22. Inductees can be honored on the 2025 Induction & Awards Gala ceremony in New York Metropolis.
