10 Rapper Inducted In Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame

Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five were the first rapper in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They were pioneers of early hip-hop.

The group was inducted by NY rapper Jay-Z. The crew includes Grandmaster Flash, Keef Cowboy, Melle Mel, Kid Creole, Scorpio, and Rahiem. 

RRHOF inducted them in 2007. The band was active from 1978-1988.

Their song "The Message" was among the first hip-hop song added to the "National Recording Registry" in the Library of Congress.

Similarly, the song was also listed at number 51 by Rolling Stone's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time."

The best songs of the hip-hop group include tracks like:

• White Lines
• The Message
• The Adventures of Grandmaster Flash on the Wheel of Steel
• It's Nasty
• Step Off

Run DMC is next among rappers in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The group was famous for popularizing hip-hop to a mainstream audience.

The hip-hop crew was inducted by Eminem in 2009. The members of the group are artists like Joseph "Run" Simmons, Darryl "D.M.C." Mc Daniels, and Jason "Jam Master Jay" Mizell.

According to Rolling Stone, the group was listed as number 48 in the "100 Greatest Artists of All Time." the trio was also honored with "The Greatest Hip-Hop Group of All Time" by MTV.

Similarly, the band also received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016. They were also listed in National Recording Registry in the Library of Congress for their historic and artistic contribution to the hip-hop culture.

That said, the best songs from the artists include tracks like;

• Walk This Way (Ft. Aerosmith)
• It's Tricky
• It's Like That
• Christmas In Hollis
• King of Rock

Beastie Boys are the third rap group who were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They were inducted by LL Cool J and Chuck D in 2012.

The Boys were the pioneers of rap and the first respected white rappers. They pushed the envelope of the genre through sampling and hard rhymes. 

According to Rolling Stone, Beastie Boys were ranked number 77 in "100 Greatest Artists of All Time." Their song "Sabotage" was also listed in the "500 Greatest Songs of All Time."

They used multiple string instruments and dabbled in the sounds of punk, funk, and Latin music.

That said, the best song from the artists includes tracks like:

• Sabotage
• Fight For Your Right
• Intergalactic 
• No Sleep Till Brooklyn
• Brass Monkey

Public Enemy is the next rap artist in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They were known for integrating political messages into their songs.

Along with RRHOF, the group was also honored with Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award at the 62nd Grammy Awards. They were nominated five times for the Grammys.

Similarly, they are also nominees for the American Music Award, the crew was nominated for their favorite rap/hip-hop album.

To elaborate, the original and current members of the group include Chuck D, Flavor Flav, DJ Lord, Professor Griff, and Terminator X. Terminator was the DJ of the group, he was replaced by DJ Lord.

Moreover, the best songs from the group include tracks like;

• Harder Than You Think
• He got Game
• Fight The Power
• Can't Truss It
• Bring The Noise

Is Dr. Dre In The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame? No, but his rap group NWA was inducted in 2012 by Kendrick Lamar.

The members of N.W.A includes Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, MC Ren, Arabian Prince, DJ Yella, and Eazy E. They are one of the celebrities and artists of all time.

Moreover, Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, and Eazy-E had successful solo careers after their departure from the group. Ice Cube became a solo rapper, producer, writer, and actor.

Dr. Dre became a rapper-producer who helped artists like Eminem, 50 Cent, and Kendrick Lamar.

According to Rolling Stone NWA was ranked at 83rd position among the "100 Greatest Artists of All Time."The crew's biographical movie Straight Outta Compton was praised for its artisanal work.

Hence, most streamed songs from N.W. A include tracks like:

• Straight Outta Compton
• F@#k Tha Police
• Express Yourself
• Gangsta Gangsta

Is Snoop Dogg In The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame? No, but in 2017 he inducted his friend and colleague the late Tupac Shakur.

Shakur is one of the best-selling rappers who has sold more than 75 million records worldwide. The artist is best known for addressing the problems of contemporary society and the injustice faced by African Americans.

However, he also rapped about gangsta rap and thug music which led him to become one of the most successful and feared rap artists in the game.

According to Rolling Stone Tupac was placed number 86 in "100 Greatest Artists" His album "All Eyez on Me was ranked at 436 among "500 Greatest Albums of All Time."

That said, the Best songs from Tupac are as follows;

• All Eyez On Me
• Hit Em Up
• Changes
• Dear Mama
• California Love

Biggie Smalls was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2020 by Diddy. He was an East Coast rapper known for his distinct voice and flow.

Smalls was also known for his rivalry with Tupac. The duo was known for their West Coast and East Coast Beef. Moreover, both artists were gunned down in their prime.

According to Rolling Stone, he was termed the "greatest rapper that ever lived." Also, MTV ranked him at no. 3 on the list of the Greatest MCs of All Time.

The singer won multiple awards including Billboard Music Awards, MTV video music awards, and a Grammy nomination. He is one of the most celebrated and popular artists even after his death.

Here, is the list of popular songs from Biggie:

• Hypnotize
• Juicy
• Big Poppa
• Notorious Thugs
• Party on the West Coast

LL Cool J is among the few old-school rappers who were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He was inducted in 2021 by Dr. Dre.

Cool J achieved commercial success quite early in his career, alongside artists like Run DMC and Beastie Boys. He is a two-time Grammy winner.

According to fans, he is considered one of the greatest stage performers and the greatest rapper alive. LL has an amazing cadence, unique flow, and exuberant energy in his performances.

J has transformed from rapping to acting as well. Throughout his career, he has released 13 studio albums and 59 singles. The singer's most of the album went platinum and few of them were certified gold.

The best songs from LL Cool J are as follows:

• All I Have
• Mama Said Knock You Out
• Doin' It
• Loungin
• Headsprung

Jay-Z is a New York-based rapper who was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2021 by Dave Chappelle.

The singer is known for his technical flow and sophisticated, and metaphorical lyrics. He has amassed millions of fans through his hip-hop music.

Jay has won 24 Grammy awards and shares the most Grammy awards rapper along with Kanye West. He is ranked by Rolling Stone and Billboard in the "100 Greatest Artists of All Time."

East Coast rapper was also honored in the "Songwriters Hall of Fame." Similarly, time magazine also named him among the "100 most influential people in the world" in 2020.

Jay is married to Beyonce, and they have a stellar legacy and wealth that is idolized by all Americans.

That said, here is the popular list of songs of Jay-Z:

• The Story of O.J
• Empire State of Mind 
• Ottis Redding
• Anything
• Suit and Tie

Eminem is a popular rapper from Detroit who disrupted the rap game. He became one of the most prolific and talented MCs in the genre.

Em was inducted by Dr. Dre into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2022. He performed songs like Rap God, Lose Yourself, Stan, Forever, and The Real Slim Shady tracks alongside artists like Ed Sheeran, Steven Tyler, and other artists.

According to Rolling Stone, he is listed in "100 Greatest Artists of All Time" and "100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time." He became the ninth rapper to be inducted into RRHOF in 2022 alongside artists like Duran Duran and Dolly Parton.

The list of most popular albums from Slim Shady includes the following;

• The Slim Shady LP
• the Marshall Mathers LP
• The Eminem Show
• Kamikaze
• Encore

The nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2023 include the following artists:

• A Tribe Called Quest (Hip-Hop Group)
• Kate Bush
• Sheryl Crow
• Missy Elliott (Rapper)
• Iron Maiden
• Joy Division/ New Order
• Cyndi Lauper
• George Michael
• Willie Nelson
• Rage Against the Machine
• Sound Garden
• The Spinners
• The White Stripes
• Warren Zevon

There are only two hip-hop artists A Tribe Called Quest and Missy Elliott. Thus, should Missy win the chance to be inducted into RRHOF then, she shall be the first female rapper which is such an honor.

The voting can be done by fans which is accessible on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame website.

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