ASCAP, founded in 1914, represents over one million songwriters and composers, advocating for their rights and collecting royalties to support their careers.

The ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards celebrate the most-performed songs of the past year, based on performance data from terrestrial and satellite radio and streaming services.

ASCAP recently announced the winners of the 2025 Rhythm & Soul Music Awards, highlighting significant achievements in R&B, hip-hop, and gospel music.

Kendrick Lamar's song "Not Like Us" won the ASCAP R&B/Hip-Hop and Rap Song of the Year, marking a historic 52-week run on the Billboard Hot 100 chart since its release in May 2024.

Co-written by Mustard, "Not Like Us" made history as the first rap song to spend 52 consecutive weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 and has surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify.

Cardi B received the ASCAP Voice of the Culture Award for her significant impact on music and culture, alongside winning an ASCAP Rhythm & Soul award for her song 'Enough (Miami).'

Cardi B has a notable history with ASCAP, having previously won Rhythm & Soul Songwriter of the Year for two consecutive years and holding a total of 23 Rhythm & Soul Music Awards.

CeCe Winans' 'That's My King,' co-written by Taylor Agan and Kellie Besch, was awarded ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Gospel Song of the Year.

OZ was named ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Songwriter of the Year, recognized for his collaborations with artists like Drake, Jack Harlow, and Travis Scott.

The awards ceremony emphasized not just musical achievements, but also the cultural and community impact of today's artists.

SONY Music Publishing was recognized as the ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Publisher of the Year for multiple hit songs, including "Million Dollar Baby" by Tommy Richman and "Texas Hold 'Em" by Beyoncé.

Other notable winners included songwriters 21 Savage, Offset, Lil Uzi Vert, and Tee Grizzley, reflecting the diverse talent in the R&B and hip-hop genres.