Queen Latifah Becomes First Female Rapper To Have Music Inducted Into Library Of Congress
Queen Latifah has made history by becoming the first female rapper to have music inducted into the Library of Congress’s National Recording Registry. Latifah’s album that was chosen to be inducted was All Hail the Queen. The Librarian of Congress, Carla Hayden, said, “The National Recording Registry preserves our history through recorded sound and reflects our nation’s diverse culture.” She continued, “The national library is proud to help ensure these recordings are preserved for generations to come, and we welcome the public’s input on what songs, speeches, podcasts, or recorded sounds we should preserve next. We received more than 1,100 public nominations this year for recordings to add to the registry.” Madonna’s Like A Virgin and Mariah Carey’s All I Want For Christmas Is You will also be inducted.
What other albums do you think needs to be inducted into the Library of Congress National Recording Registry?