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Mary J. Blige Recalls Learning She’s A 2024 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Inductee: “It’s A Big Deal”

April 25, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Earlier this week, this year’s Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame inductees were finally unveiled. Much to fans’ excitement, Mary J Blige made the cut, along with A Tribe Called Quest, Ozzy Osbourne, and more. Blige has been making hits for decades now, but nonetheless, she was blown away by the news.

During a recent appearance on The Tamron Hall Show, she opened up about learning the news, and reflected on her journey up to this point in her career. “I’m still trying to process this whole thing. It’s a big deal. I’m just so grateful because I know it didn’t have to be this way but it is this way, and I give all the credit to God. I don’t even know what else to do. It’s just so humbling,” the performer explained. “I don’t know what to do besides be grateful and thankful.”

Mary J. Blige Says “Amazing Things Have Happened”

“I was home and I got the news from some people in my camp, my business, and I was grateful for the nomination because I was next to Cher, Mariah Carey, Sade, all these amazing women,” Blige continued. “When I saw Cher, I was like, ‘We can forget about it.’ [laughs] Let me just sit down and be grateful for the nomination. So, when I heard the news on Sunday, I was like ‘What the—?’”

“I work so hard mentally, spiritually, physically, intellectually. I’ve been through everything in front of the world, from taxes to shame to abusive relationships. All kinds of stuff I’ve been through. I figured out how to come out classy and strong, you know? Just keep moving to the next thing. It’s just about being grateful. Amazing things have happened,” Blige concluded. What do you think of Mary J Blige being one of the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame’s 2024 inductees? What about her recent appearance on The Tamron Hall Show? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Ice-T Inducts Rage Against The Machine Into The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame

November 5, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Rage Against the Machine was recently inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, and Ice-T came through with quite the introduction. He recalled first meeting the band back in the 90s when they opened for his metal group Body Count. Ice-T was impressed by them right away, and also knew immediately that they weren’t messing around.

“So I was minding my business right?” Ice-T began. “And I get a phone call, and my manager said they wanted me to induct somebody into some kind of awards. I’m like, ‘Nah, I’m busy, I’m doing something. I’m playing Call of Duty right now, I ain’t got no time.’” He then revealed that upon learning that RATM was involved, he was in. “They said it’s Rage Against the Machine into the Hall of Fame. I was like, ‘Are you serious? Yo, I’m there.’ Zach, Tom, Tim and Brad—make some noise for them.”

Ice-T Recalls Being Introduced To Rage Against The Machine

Ice-T Inducts Rage Against The Machine Into The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame — Studio portrait of Rage Against The Machine, Zack De La Rocha, Tim Commerford, Brad Wilk, Tom Morello, Vaartkapoen (VK), Brussel, Belgium, 6 February 1993. (Photo by Gie Knaeps/Getty Images)

He then went on to detail his first introduction to the group by Body Count guitarist Ernie C. “Let me tell you a true story,” he began. “I ain’t got no teleprompter. We were playing… oh yeah, for some of you youngsters out there, I’ve made a few records in my day. I’m far from a muthaf*ckin’ cop. Don’t get it twisted—my little band was playing this gig at this place called Madame Wong’s in L.A. with Danzig. And my guitarist Ernie runs into this guy named Tom Morello.” Ice-T then described how Ernie went to one of RATM’s rehearsals, which ultimately led him to invite the band to open for Body Count.

“I go to soundcheck. Zack jumps five-feet in the air,” he also recalled. “I’m like, ‘That ain’t no opening band! What are you talking about?’ Right out of the gate, Rage Against the Machine wasn’t a game.” Ice-T continued, citing some of the band’s overall accomplishments. “In their career, they did things that impressed cats like me. You can’t impress me with normal stuff. You gotta do stuff like suing the U.S. State Department for using their music. Who does that!? Rage Against the Machine does that. How about 1993, pulling up butt naked at Lollapalooza, protesting against the PMRC [Parents Music Resource Center]. Who does that? Rage Against the Machine does. I respect the hell out of this band,” he also added. Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Lil Wayne Celebrates Missy Elliott: ‘Before I Knew JAY-Z Existed, I Was Into Missy Elliott’

May 8, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Missy Elliott and Lil Wayne sat down for a new episode of Uncensored on TV One. During the interview, Weezy F Baby gives heavy praise to Missy.

“Before I even knew a JAY-Z existed I was into Missy Elliott,” Wayne said, according to Bossip. “Yeah and you know it was because you were able to [sic] you would say things that I would want to say as I’m rapping. You not only made me lik—You made me love it.”

You can see a preview of the episode below.

Missy Elliott is going into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. After the announcement, Missy Elliott hit Instagram to celebrate the moment.

“I want to say this is HUGE not for just me but all my Sisters in HIPHOP this door is now OPEN to showcase the hard work that many of us WOMEN contribute to MUSIC,” Missy wrote. “I have cried all day because I am GRATEFUL thank you @rockhall & all on the committee & Supafriends I love you.”

You can see her full statement below.

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The new inductees joining Missy Elliott include The Spinners and George Michael.

Additional names in the performer category include Kate Bush, Sheryl Crow, Willie Nelson, and Rage Against the Machine.

“This year’s incredible group of Inductees reflects the diverse artists and sounds that define rock & roll,” said John Sykes, Chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation. “We are honored that this November’s Induction Ceremony in New York will coincide with two milestones in music culture; the 90th birthday of Willie Nelson and the 50th Anniversary of the birth of Hip Hop.”

For the Musical Influence Award, DJ Kool Herc and Link Wray. Musical Excellence Award honorees include Chaka Khan, Al Kooper, and Bernie Taupin. The late Don Cornelius will receive the Ahmet Ertegun Award.

Artists must have their debut record out 25 years before the Induction to be eligible. Sheryl Crow, Missy Elliott, George Michael, and Willie Nelson were among the four first-time nominees in the Performer category’s seven Inductees. For Missy Elliott, this was her first year of eligibility.

The 38th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. Ticket on-sale information will be announced at a later date.

You can learn more about the inductees here.

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Missy Elliott Celebrates Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction: ‘I Have Cried All Day Because I Am GRATEFUL’

May 5, 2023 by newhiphopnews

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Missy Elliott is going into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. After the announcement, Missy Elliott hit Instagram to celebrate the moment.

You can see her full statement below.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Missy Elliott (@missymisdemeanorelliott)

The new inductees joining Missy Elliott include The Spinners and George Michael.

Additional names in the performer category include Kate Bush, Sheryl Crow, Willie Nelson, and Rage Against the Machine.

The 38th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. Ticket on-sale information will be announced at a later date.

You can learn more about the inductees here.

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Consequence Slams Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame For A Tribe Called Quest Omission

May 3, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Consequence called out the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Wednesday, voicing his frustration that the organization snubbed A Tribe Called Quest once again. He discussed the Class of 2023 selections during an interview with TMZ, which he recorded at the group’s mural in Queens, NY.

“This is the family tree for me,” Cons said of the group. “This the tree that brought you G.O.O.D Music. This the tree that allowed Common Sense to be Common. This is the right-hand man to De La Soul. Stop me when I’m lying.”

A Tribe Called Quest In NYC

Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Phife Dawg and Q-TIp of the hip hop group “A Tribe Called Quest” pose for a portrait session in July 1991 in New York . (Photo by Al Pereira/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

“What we not gonna do is keep subjugating that name, A Tribe Called Quest, to a white popularity contest,” Consequence further added. He later congratulated Missy Elliott and the many other artists who did make it into the Class of 2023. The full list of inductees includes Kate Bush, Rage Against the Machine, Chaka Khan, Sheryl Crow, Willie Nelson, George Michael, and the Spinners, among others.

John Sykes, chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, said that Missy Elliot’s induction is a sign of the power of hip-hop. “Missy Elliott got in first ballot, just like Eminem got in first ballot last year and JAY-Z the year before,” he said in a statement. “So if there’s a throughline we’re seeing, it shows the power of hip-hop music culture now, as if we didn’t know it already, as far as how quickly these artists are being recognized on the first ballot.” Other hip-hop artists to make it into The Hall over the years include Run-D.M.C., Beastie Boys, Public Enemy, N.W.A, 2Pac, The Notorious B.I.G., as well as LL Cool J, and more.

The 38th annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place on November 3 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. The hall’s contract with HBO has expired and they’ve yet to announce who their new media partner will be for the event.

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