History has been made in this year’s list of Kennedy Center honorees. Queen Latifah will be the first female emcee to be honored for lifetime artistic achievement by the program during its 2023 show on Dec. 3.

The Washington, D.C. ceremony takes place at the Kennedy Center Opera House, and has spotlighted artists whose craft and contributions have made a significant impact on American culture since 1978 .

CBS News tells us. The former rapper will be featured as the Kennedy Center pays homage to Hip-Hop’s 50-year anniversary