Timbaland talks about being elected to Songwriters Hall of Fame: "Music really gives me a way to speak"

Multiplatinum Grammy Award-winning producer Timbaland, known for collaborating with top artists like Beyonce, Jay Z, Madonna and Justin Timberlake, is among the new members for this year's Songwriters Hall of Fame.  He joins other 2024 inductees including: R.E.M., Steely Dan, Hillary Lindsey and Dean Pitchford. 

Timbaland said the news of the induction was unexpected.

"It caught me off guard because you know for me, I don't never look at my work to be put up on a pedestal. I just love to keep working and doing God gave me the gift to do," said Timbaland.