Mary J. Blige and A Tribe Called Quest to be inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2024

& Donna Lou Morgan / Wikipedia/ MGNMary J. Blige & Mary J. Blige and A Tribe Called Quest are among the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class 2024. The Rock Hall has announced one of its most significant inductions yet, with the R&B queen and hip-hop legends joining a prestigious roster that includes Kool & The Gang, Cher, Foreigner, Dave Matthews Band, Peter Frampton, and Ozzy Osbourne. “This diverse group of inductees each broke down musical barriers and influenced countless artists that followed in their footsteps,” John Sykes, chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, said. Blige, a multitalented inspiration from the Bronx, New York, has long cemented her place in music history. Many said her journey is a testament to transformation and empowerment.& A& global superstar, Blige has eight multiplatinum albums, nine Grammy Awards, two Academy Award nominations, and a SAG nomination to her name. Blige entered the scene at 18 when she signed with Andre Harrell’s Uptown Records in 1989, and introduced a unique blend of hip-hop, soul, and raw, honest lyrics by drawing inspiration from music legends like Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan, and Gladys Knight. Her 1992 debut album, “What’s the 411?”,& featuring...