Outkast & Salt-N-Pepa inducted into Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame was alive with energy in Los Angeles as two groundbreaking hip-hop acts — Outkast and Salt-N-Pepa — were officially welcomed into music history. The 2025 induction ceremony wasn’t just a celebration of their legacies; it was a statement about hip-hop’s lasting influence and its rightful place among rock’s greatest innovators.
The Peacock Theater was packed with stars, fans, and peers as these trailblazers took the spotlight. The night pulsed with nostalgia, power, and joy — and it showed how far the culture has come since the days when rap had to fight for respect in mainstream music circles.
A milestone night for hip-hop and beyond
Outkast — the visionary duo of Andre 3000 and Big Boi — entered the Hall of Fame as performers, joining an elite list of artists whose sound helped redefine what rock, soul, and rap could be. Salt-N-Pepa, made up of Cheryl “Salt” James, Sandra “Pepa” Denton, and DJ Spinderella (Deidra Roper), received the Musical Influence Award, an honor recognizing artists whose innovations reshaped the musical landscape.
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From the moment they stepped onto the stage, Salt-N-Pepa made it clear that they came to celebrate — and to remind everyone why they matter. Wearing their iconic tri-color leather jackets, they fired up the crowd with a vibrant medley of their biggest hits. They opened with “Shoop”, glided effortlessly into “Let’s Talk About Sex,” and brought out En Vogue for their collaborative anthem “What a Man.” Then, as if saving the best for last, they unleashed “Push It” — and the energy in the room exploded…