Overview

• At Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players event in New York City this week, Cardi B received the Impact of the Year award.
• Billboard senior director Carl Lamarre presented the honor before Cardi B’s speech about building a lasting legacy rooted in hip-hop.
• She cited formative influences including Trina and Lil Kim, saying she aims to be remembered beyond a moment.
• The ceremony inducted Wu-Tang Clan into Billboard’s Hip-Hop Hall of Fame and named Leon Thomas Breakthrough Artist of the Year.
• Billboard’s companion Power Players list recognized industry leadership, including TDE’s Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith as Executive of the Year, and named Gelo, Odeal, and Ravyn Lanae rookies in hip-hop, African music, and R&B.