A Tribe Called Quest Makes History as 12th Hip-Hop Inductee in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

After being nominated three times, A Tribe Called Quest became the 12th hip-hop act inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. On Saturday evening, October 19, in Cleveland, A Tribe Called Quest was officially inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame alongside Mary J. Blige, Cher, Dave Matthews Band, Kool & the Gang, Ozzy Osborne and more. The legendary hip-hop group was accompanied by a plethora of mounting hip-hop fellows and honored with solid tribute highlighting their most renowned hits, including performances by Queen Latifah, De La Soul, The Roots, Common, and Busta Rhymes. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame showcased a mini video production detailing the impact A Tribe Called Quest has had on hip-hop culture and beyond, including being among the earliest groups to popularize the inclusion of jazz, ultimately creating a unique lane in the hip-hop music genre branded under the Native Tongues posse. The video tribute was followed by touching testimonies from their iconic contemporaries, including Miss Lauryn Hill, André 3000, Questlove, Pharrell Williams and more. CLEVELAND, OHIO – OCTOBER 19: Inductee Q-Tip of A Tribe Called Quest speaks onstage during the 2024 … [+] Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame...